Athens State University is an upper level junior/senior university; therefore, students transferring to Athens State must have completed sixty-four (64) semester hours of general education requirements in freshman/sophomore level courses from an accredited college or university. Athens State University offers four types of degrees: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts, and a Bachelor of Science in Education.

The admission criteria for International Students are as follows:

>	Have 64 semester hours or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution
>	Provide official copies of transcripts from each college/university attended
>	Provide a letter stating planned major at Athens State University
>	Score a minimum of 500 (written) or 173 (computer) on the TOEFL score
>	Provide an official copy of the TOEFL score
>	Provide proof of health insurance while in the United States
>	Complete Affidavit of Support form
>	Provide letter from banking institution on financial status
>	Upon receipt of the above, an I-20 Form will be issued by Athens State University

Athens State University does not have a provision for financial aid and/or scholarship assistance to International Students.

For additional information, please contact Laura Allen at 256-233-8140.