Why are the deadlines and requirements different for international applicants?
The deadlines for international applicants are established by the University Admission office so that international applicants will have time to satisfy the University requirements for admission as well as the U.S. government requirements to acquire the necessary student visa. Often one of the major delays faced by international applicants is caused by the academic evaluation of your previous academic experiences. Evaluation of your academic transcripts can take several months at the height of the applicant season. Since an admission decision cannot be made until the academic evaluation is completed and received, and visa documentation cannot be sent until the admission decision has been made, it is critical that international students start the process early and follow the requirements exactly to optimize their chances for admission.
