Applicants outside of the U.S. need to apply early and allow plenty of time for the application process. We may have to wait for your official Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, IELTS, or other required test scores to arrive. If you are admitted, it will take a few days or weeks for your I-20 Form to reach you by mail. Then you will have to make an appointment for a visa interview at a U.S. Embassy or consulate, which may not be available immediately.
Please take special note of admissions deadlines listed on our website. Send the following to complete your admissions file:
- Completed online application form
- $50 non-refundable fee
- An official transcript from each college/university attended with English translation. Please request official translations services (ex., WES Worldwide Evaluation Services). A credential evaluation is a comparison of your academic accomplishments to the standards in the United States.
- Official test scores of the:
- Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) for Business Administration applicants
- Medical College Aptitude Test (MCAT) or Dental Aptitude Test (DAT) for Medical Science applicants
- In addition to the above test scores Hampton University requires the following minimum test scores:
- Duolingo English Test < 120;
- TOEFL iBT < 87; TOEFL PBT < 525; TOEFL CBT < 194;
- IELTS Academic < 6.5;
- MCAT Verbal < 6.5 & N on essay;
- DAT Reading Comprehension < 13.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Passport
The Graduate College will forward your application packet to the appropriate department to review once your file is complete. A decision letter will be emailed once the review process has been completed.
Test of English as a Foreign Language:
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate that their English language skills are sufficient for them to undertake advanced academic work in an English-speaking institution. To show English proficiency, an applicant must provide scores for the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, or IELTS (Applicants whose native language is not English) examination. The TOEFL is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Minimum test scores are provided on the previous page and listed on our website.
Financial Resources
Applicants who expect to hold an F-1 visa will need an I-20 Form. Evidence that a student will have sufficient funds available for the first academic year must be provided to issue this form. Typically, these funds come from a teaching or research assistantship, a scholarship, or personal/family sources. A completed and properly notarized Financial Affidavit must be provided to the Graduate College by the individual providing support. Hampton University also requires a photocopy of bank statements that document availability of funds when personal/family support is used.
Note: Students admitted as Special/Non-degree status are not eligible for an I-20.