Undergraduate Admission Application for International Students

Global citizens who do not hold a United States passport internationalize our campus community and are encouraged to apply!  Our global Pirate community spans the world. Interested undergraduate applicants should communicate with the Dean of Admission, who will provide the necessary forms for completing the application and discuss special requirements they must meet.  International undergraduate applicants must present evidence of having educational experience equivalent to an American Secondary School education.  In cases where educational records are submitted in a language other than English, an admission decision will be delated until the record is translated.  Each candidate must present satisfactory credentials to be offered admission.  The University requires the following:

1. High School Completion

2. Students from Africa: General Certificate of Education or the West African School Certificate, Ordinary Level, and Division II, with at least six passes (one each in English grammar, mathematics, and science).

3. Students not from Africa: Completion of high school equivalency as attested by the AACRAO National Credentials Evaluation Project.

4. Score not less than 1000 on SAT test (Math and Evidence Based Reading score only) or an equivalent score on the ACT, or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

5. Issuance of an initial I-20 Form will not occur until: payment of first year’s fees in full, or sufficient completion of Financial Affidavit  

Graduate Admission Application for International Students

International students seeking admission for a graduate level academic program should visit the website of the Hampton University Graduate College.  There, an applicant can find a list of the academic programs and admissions requirements.

International Student Handbook

The International Student Handbook contains an overview of helpful information about living in the city of Hampton.  Our Pirates from around the world can learn how to become familiar with location services and businesses, as well as processes for employment and work authorization.

F-1 Student Responsibilities

The list of responsibilities is critically important to success as an international student at Hampton University.  Students are strongly encouraged to read this document carefully and contact the International Office with any questions.

F-1 Student Life Cycle

Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization

Instructions for Form I-765

CPT Request Packet

OPT Request Packet

STEM OPT Extension Request Packet

Form I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT Students

Instructions for Form I-983

I-20 Extension of Program End Date Request

Reduced Course Load Request

Invitation Letter Request for Parents

Application to Add an F-2 Dependent

Social Security Number Application

Required Documents for Employment under Grant Funding

Driver’s License Application

Transfer-In Form

Authorized Early Withdrawal

Transfer-Out Form

Form I-539 Application to Change Nonimmigrant Status or Reinstatement

Instructions for Form I-539