{"id":15328,"date":"2024-08-27T14:16:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T19:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/?page_id=15328"},"modified":"2025-12-19T12:36:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T18:36:32","slug":"faq-admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/faq-admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions &#8211; Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:28px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-15328-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-15328-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f9f9f9 } #accordion-15328-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#cccccc; border-width:1px; background-color:#ffffff; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-15328-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-15328-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px; width: 13px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-15328-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-15328-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-15328-1 .panel-title a:hover, #accordion-15328-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-15328-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian  #accordion-15328-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion-15328-1\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"1770fa5fb2781622c\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-15328-1\" data-target=\"#1770fa5fb2781622c\" href=\"#1770fa5fb2781622c\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to pay the application fee?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"1770fa5fb2781622c\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. All international students are required to pay the $50 application fee. 大象传媒 does not offer application fee waivers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"6470af37ed284d00a\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-15328-1\" data-target=\"#6470af37ed284d00a\" href=\"#6470af37ed284d00a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How will I gain admission to 大象传媒?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"6470af37ed284d00a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Please view our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/international-admissions-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admissions checklist<\/a> to learn more about the necessary requirements for admission to 大象传媒.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"c0462a4cbde0ddc0f\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-15328-1\" data-target=\"#c0462a4cbde0ddc0f\" href=\"#c0462a4cbde0ddc0f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if my application has errors?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"c0462a4cbde0ddc0f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>You can go to the review page on your application and see exactly what is incorrect on your application. Follow the instructions exactly as listed on that page. You will also need to pay the application fee for your application to be submitted.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"608342c1093459be4\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-15328-1\" data-target=\"#608342c1093459be4\" href=\"#608342c1093459be4\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to submit more than one application for the same semester?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"608342c1093459be4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>No. It is actually preferred that you only submit on application per semester that you are applying. You can always edit your current application if there has been a change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"361177e6d5b2ad654\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-15328-1\" data-target=\"#361177e6d5b2ad654\" href=\"#361177e6d5b2ad654\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are official transcripts?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"361177e6d5b2ad654\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Official transcripts are required for all students. To be official, your secondary school transcript must come directly from the institution on a verifiable email or mailing address. Gmail is not acceptable. 大象传媒 cannot accept transcripts submitted by the student. Please email official transcripts to global@missouriwestern.edu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b013c2f875e40ac07\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-15328-1\" data-target=\"#b013c2f875e40ac07\" href=\"#b013c2f875e40ac07\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Am I required to have my credentials evaluated?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b013c2f875e40ac07\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Any student that has completed post-secondary work outside of the United States will have to have their credentials evaluated by a NACES member company. Our recommendation is <a href=\"https:\/\/app.evalcompany.com\/10b55b0c-7a36-4414-9010-fc8093bb6504\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Evaluation Company<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WES<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"80239c675c3320023\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-15328-1\" data-target=\"#80239c675c3320023\" href=\"#80239c675c3320023\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you offer a waiver for the Duolingo English Test?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"80239c675c3320023\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Students must submit their applications to 大象传媒, pay the application fee, and submit official transcripts before we would consider requesting a waiver from Duolingo.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"0f677a3bc1b95701a\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-15328-1\" data-target=\"#0f677a3bc1b95701a\" href=\"#0f677a3bc1b95701a\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you offer scholarships for international students?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"0f677a3bc1b95701a\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes, all first-year undergraduate international students are eligible to receive our Black and Gold Scholarship that is automatically applied once you have been accepted. It is based on your grades received in your secondary school and only covers a percentage of tuition. Transfer students can also qualify for the Griffon Transfer Scholarship that is also automatically applied upon admission. You can view our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/finaid\/scholarship-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cost and scholarships page<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"76556263f4c3cbca2\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-15328-1\" data-target=\"#76556263f4c3cbca2\" href=\"#76556263f4c3cbca2\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is an I-20? How do I obtain one?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"76556263f4c3cbca2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>An I-20 is an official immigration document that must be submitted by 大象传媒 on the student&#8217;s behalf. You must follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/admissions\/freshman-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">application checklist<\/a> completely to obtain your I-20. You will then use the I-20 to obtain a visa at your local US Embassy. You will not be allowed into the United States without a valid I-20 and visa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ebf1f0b260b270a26\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-15328-1\" data-target=\"#ebf1f0b260b270a26\" href=\"#ebf1f0b260b270a26\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens if I cannot obtain my visa in time?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"ebf1f0b260b270a26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Visa interviews may take several months to schedule depending on what country you are applying from. if you are denied your visa or are unable to obtain a visa interview before the date listed on your I-20, you can defer your application to the following semester. Please email <a href=\"mailto:global@missouriwestern.edu\">global@missouriwestern.edu<\/a> if you wish to defer your application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":145,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15328"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/145"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15328"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15328\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15506,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15328\/revisions\/15506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15328"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15328"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}