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Apply online for admissionApply online for admission. The application processing fee is $20 for all applicants.
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All undergraduate programs have entries in mid-August (fall) and early February. Online undergraduate programs also have an entry at the beginning of April and October. Most graduate programs have fall entries, and some will have spring entries as well.
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- Submit application by March 8
- Complete application process by March 12
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- Submit application by July 19
- Complete application process by July 23
Exceptions
- MFA in Visual Art: submit application by May 23
- MFA in Screenwriting: submit application by June 30
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- Submit application by July 19
- Complete application process by July 23
Exception
- MFA in Screenwriting: submit application by June 30
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Most undergraduates receive full financial aid which includes low-interest federal loans, federal grants, and a need-based scholarship from the university. Graduate students often receive full financial aid in the form of low-interest federal loans and a need-based scholarship. Find out more at costs & aid.
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A minimum of 128 credits (semester hours) is required for students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. This may include up to 90 transfer credits.
Undergraduate degree students may apply to transfer credits for up to half the coursework in the major. Transfer credits are accepted for courses completed with a grade of “C” or higher.
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- High school diploma or equivalent. (Note: For applicants with 24 or more transferable college credits, we don’t require the submission of a high school document.)
- 2.5 GPA or above from their most recent institution attended. Applicants below a 2.5 GPA may still be considered depending on additional qualifications.
- International applicants must submit official English proficiency test scores within the past 2 years from one of the following: at least 100 on Duolingo, 6.0 on IELTS Academic, 51 on PTE, 79-80 [0-120 score] or 4.0 [1-6 score] on TOEFL iBT.
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- Four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- 3.0 GPA or above for their undergraduate study. Applicants below a 3.0 GPA may still be considered depending on additional qualifications.
- International applicants must submit official English proficiency test scores within the past 2 years from one of the following: at least 110 on Duolingo, 6.5 on IELTS Academic, 58 on PTE, 90-91 [0-120 score] or 4.5 [1-6 score] on TOEFL iBT.
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When reviewing applicants for admission, we consider each prospective student’s overall potential. Factors include:
- Academic record
- Enthusiasm for learning
- Dedication to developing full potential
- Extracurricular activities and/or work experience
- Recommendations from teachers, employers, or others who know the applicant well
- Answers to essay questions, your personal interview, and other information
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Applicants who did not complete their high school studies are required to submit one of the following:
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; or
- A certificate of completion of a home-study program if the program is recognized by the student’s home state, or if the program is not recognized by the student’s state, the state must not consider the student to be in violation of truancy laws. Home-schooled applicants must also submit a complete homeschooling record.
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To complete your application, please request official transcripts from previously attended institutions. Transcripts must be sent directly to Maharishi International University from the issuing institution or through a recognized third-party service.
Options for Submitting Transcripts
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- Transcripts may be emailed to: admissmail@miu.edu
- Transcripts must be sent directly by the institution or through a secure service.
- To be considered official, transcripts must be password protected.
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Transcripts must arrive in a sealed envelope directly from the institution to be considered official.
Send to:
Admissions Office
Maharishi International University
1000 N. 4th Street
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If you completed a high school equivalency exam (such as the GED, HiSET, or TASC), please request your official score report or transcript to be sent to MIU using one of the methods above. Reports must come directly from the issuing agency or testing service.
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- If your transcript is under a former name, please notify your admissions counselor so we can properly match your records.
- Unofficial transcripts uploaded with your application can be used for initial review, but official transcripts are required for final admission.
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Visit our FAQ for international students.
