Admissions and Programs
Doctor of Pharmacy Program
International Student Admission Requirements
All correspondence concerning admission should be addressed to Texas Tech School of Pharmacy, Student Services, 1300 S. Coulter, Amarillo, TX 79016. We do not mail catalogs outside of the United States. However, graduate catalogs are available through the internet
ACADEMIC RECORD.
Only students with good academic records are likely to be accepted.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY.
International applicants must demonstrate adequate proficiency in the English language before they can be considered for admission. All applicants are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and have an official score report sent directly to the University from Educational Testing Service. Minimum test scores for graduate applicants is 650 paper-based, 280 computer-based or 114 internet-based. Information concerning TOEFL may be obtained from Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 2896, Princeton, New Jersey, 08541, U.S.A. The institution number for Texas Tech University Health Science Center is 6827. English proficiency will also be evaluated during the applicant interview.
FINANCIAL ABILITY. STUDENTS SHOULD NOT CERTIFY THAT THEY HAVE ADEQUATE FUNDS TO MEET THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOLING IF, IN FACT, THEY DO NOT.
If an applicant is selected who certified adequate financial capability but who is unable to meet embassy requirements for the issuance of a student visa, then that applicant cannot attend the University and other qualified applicants will have been deprived of the opportunity to win selection to the available positions.Financial aid is not available for the School of Pharmacy.
ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The high cost of living in the United States demands a realistic appraisal of available financial resources. When planning a budget, allowances must be made for expenses not covered such as emergencies, unforeseen medical expenses and travel.
International students must have a minimum of $34,000 in United States currency to finance educational and living costs for a 12-month school year, August to August. Applicants cannot rely upon part-time work to sustain them financially while they are enrolled in college.An international graduate student on a student visa will be charged $292 per semester credit hour tuition.The ESTIMATED cost of attending Texas Tech University for one academic year ($34,000) is broken down in the following way:
International student tuition for two regular semesters
| (August - May) Food and lodging Books and supplies for first professional year Miscellaneous (clothing, cleaning, recreation, etc.) Total | $17,261 10,000 4,000 3,000 $34,261 |
For a comprehensive description of living expenses, you are encouraged to consult the booklet entitled Financial Planning for Study in the United States, published by the College Entrance Examination Board. This booklet should be available as U.S. Consulates and at United States Information Services offices. Individual copies may be ordered without charge from the College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, U.S.A.
Texas Tech University Health Science Center must reserve the right to change fees in keeping with acts of the Texas State Legislature or the Board of Regents.
NON-ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Any international student who intends to study at Texas Tech University Health Science Center must understand that, if admitted, he is responsible for keeping himself in status with the immigration and Naturalization Service of the U.S. Department of Justice and for otherwise abiding by federal, state, and University laws and regulations. Disregard for any of the above is possible grounds for dismissal for the University as well as whatever other penalties might be imposed under the terms of the respective laws.
In the case of prospective transfer students from other U.S. institutions, the student is responsible for ensuring that he is in status with the INS prior to being enrolled at Texas Tech.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
The fall academic year begins in early August and concludes about mid-May. It is recommended that international students apply for admission for the Fall term which begins in early September. Applications for admission in the Fall term should be made as early as possible and no later than the deadline date.
All credentials must be received by the deadline date. Admission procedures to be followed are:
- Complete and return the international application for admission to the Office of Admissions. Also, complete the online application.
- Send or arrange to have sent complete academic records from each college, university, and/or institute attended, regardless of length of attendance, whether or not the work was taken for credit or was completed, or whether or not it was related to the proposed field of study at Texas Tech. A course-by-course evaluation of a foreign transcript is generally required.
- Official records are original signed documents issued by the institution or duplicate copies of the original which bear an original seal of the issuing institution and registrar's signature or some person who is an official of the issuing school. Uncertified photocopies of records are NOT acceptable for admissions purposes. Neither are records which have been certified by persons who are NOT officials of the issuing school, NOT officials of the Ministry of Education, or NOT officials of the United States government. Conferral of degrees, diplomas, certificates, or professional titles must be verified by officially certified copies of same, dated entries of the academic record, or official statements from the institution or governmental agency granting the degree, certificate, or title.Date of formal conferral must be shown.The certificate of conferral must refer to the degree, diploma, certificate, or title in its exact original designation. Unless academic records and diplomas, degrees, or certificates are issued in English by the institute itself, authorized English translations must accompany the official documents in their original language. All translations must be literal and complete renditions of the original documents.
- If the official academic records issued by a foreign institution do not list courses or subjects which the applicant has studied in preparation for comprehensive examinations or identify the various topics on which he was examined, the applicant is required to provide this additional information:he should prepare a list of lectures, seminars, or laboratory periods attended in each academic year of his university studies.Such lists should then be verified as complete and accurate by a university official or major professor.This supplementary requirement usually applies to applicants who have studied in British, French, German, Scandinavian, and other north European universities.
- Academic records, once submitted, become the property of Texas Tech University and will not be returned to the applicant. Applicants should provide certified copies rather than original documents if replacements cannot be obtained from the issuing institution.
- Arrange to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and ask Educational Testing Service to send the results of the test directly to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Pharmacy; 1300 Coulter; Amarillo, TX 79106.
- Evaluation of credentials will be made when all required forms, documents, and records have been received. If the credentials meet the requirements of the School of Pharmacy, an offer for an interview will be made.
- After an interview has been conducted and if there is sufficient financial information, successful applicants will receive notification of their acceptance and a Form 1-20 of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service. With their acceptance letter, students will receive information regarding orientation, registration, and testing for international students . A list of conditions will accompany the letter of admission. These conditions are very important and must be cleared with the Office of Graduate Admissions on arrival.
- The Form 1-20 will not be mailed after June 1 to overseas addresses to students who have been accepted for the Fall Semester. Previous experience has shown that students who have not been offered admission a minimum of 6 weeks in advance of the starting date of a semester are rarely able to complete travel arrangements and meet government regulations in time to arrive on our campus prior to the close of registration. If all the required records are not received and evaluated by the above-mentioned dates, the students will be considered for the subsequent term.
- If applicants wish to include any dependents (wife, children) on the 1-20, list that information with the application. Please give full name, date of birth, country of birth and relationship to student.
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Office of International Affairs is dedicated to serving the needs of international students.It can provide assistance and counseling in difficulties, scholarship opportunities, living accommodations, insurance obligations, and study/work/travel abroad programs. Academic advising is the responsibility of the faculty who are assigned to students upon arrival. An orientation program, required of all new students entering TTU, provides an introduction to the academic life of the University, social aspects of the American society, and legal obligations students must observe.
MEDICAL CARE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
It is essential that students carry supplemental accident, sickness and health, education, and repatriation insurance. Students who failed to carry insurance and have suffered illness or injury resulting in high medical bills have often been financially unable to continue their education. Unlike free medical care in some countries, medical care in the U.S. is very expensive. Most graduate students receiving TA/RA appointments qualify for University health benefits.
A student Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan has been designed specifically for students of Texas Tech University. This plan offers reasonably priced premiums that provide coverage for both the nine-month academic year and the full twelve-month period. Under this insurance plan, students are covered 24 hours a day whether on campus, at home, or traveling. Several other insurance plans are also available specifically for international students studying in the U.S.A. Enrollment brochures for these policies are available from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Please be advised that in order to offer low premiums to students, certain coverages, such as dental care, are not included in these policies.It is strongly recommended that all dental work be completed before arriving in the United States.
VISAS
If you are in possession of an I-20, you should obtain an F-1 visa.If you are in possession of an IAP-66, you should obtain a J-1 visa.
The F-1 VISA.This visa is granted to students whose purpose is to pursue a full course of study and, upon completion, return to their countries. To secure the F-1 Visa, students must present a valid passport, Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20), proof of financial support, and Form I-20ID if you have previously been issued one. The I-20 is issued by the University and serves as a verification of admission. Application for the F-2 (Student's Spouse or Minor Child) Visa may be made when the F-1 Visa application is submitted. Holders of F-2 visas may not, under any circumstances, accept employment either on or off the campus.
The J-1 VISA.This visa is designed for students, professors, and researches who are financially sponsored in whole or in part by home of U.S. Government agencies, or by other institutions or organizations, such as Texas Tech. Participants are usually required to return to their countries upon completion of their programs for a minimum period of two years. To obtain the J-1 Visa, individuals must present a valid passport, Certificate of Eligibility (Form IAP-66), and financial documentation.The Certificate is issued by the sponsor and serves as Application for the J-2 (Exchange Visitor's Spouse or Minor Child) Visa may be made at the time the J-1 application is submitted and/or employment. With special approval, students with J-1 visas may be considered for non-degree status.
All visa applicants are encouraged to request a multiple entry visa rather than a single-entry visa, as United States visas may not be renewed in this country.
F-1 and J-1 students are not subject to the Selective Service Law and are not required to register for military service, provided their visa status is maintained.
It is no longer possible to enter the U.S. on a B visa and change to an F-1 or J-1 visa while in the U.S. unless the consul has indicated on the visa that you are a prospective student.
CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- The International student application must be completed. Also, an online application must be sent through the School of Pharmacy web-site:http://www.ttuhsc.edu/sop/.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Score (TOEFL). An official score report must be received directly from the Educational Testing Service. A minimum score is required.
- Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT). An official score report must be received directly from the Psychological Corporation. Minimum composite score of 70 percent is required.
- Original and certified copies of all college and university academic records (mark sheets, examination results, etc.) An English translation is required. Neither uncertified nor copies notarized by a public notary are acceptable. Certification must be from an official of the institution attended (registrar, principle, controller of examinations, Dean, etc.).
- Original or certified copy of degree, diploma, certificate or an official statement that the degree has been awarded. Neither uncertified nor copies notarized by a public notary are acceptable. Certification must be from an official of the institution attended. Students from India may provide an official provisional certificate. Indian degrees must be awarded in the FIRST CLASS.
- If the degree is not completed, a partial official transcript is required. After the degree is complete, a final transcript must be provided showing the degree awarded. Students from India will need to provide final mark sheets and provisional certificates showing the degree awarded in the FIRST CLASS.
- Statement specifying amount and source of financial support.The form is included with the application.($34,000.00 is required for 12 months.)If there is a sponsor, send a statement of support from the sponsor.
Send application fee, application, and ALL official documents to the address listed on the forms.