Admissions Requirements

Interested candidates who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher must apply to and be admitted to Saginaw Valley State University/Ming Chuan University to be eligible to register for classes.

Applicants must completed the online application and submit the following documentation in English:

For US Residents and non US Residents/Citizens

1. A one-page personal statement of accomplishments and academic goals
2. A current resume
3. Official signed/stamped copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from any college or university where college credit was earned
4. Two Graduate Recommendation Forms
5. The non-refundable application fee of $30.00 for US Residents and $90.00 for non-US Residence
6. A photocopy of the transcript of Chinese language proficiency: TOCFL B and B Level 4 or HSK 6 (Chinese native speakers are waived)

Additional requirements for non-US citizens/residents

1. A copy of the official passport
2. Evidence of financial statement (original signed/stamped bank statement )
3. A photocopy of the transcript of English language proficiency: TOEFL IBT 79 or IELTS 6.5 (English native speakers are waived)

Please complete the application online and mail original supporting documents to:

Saginaw Valley State University
Office of International & Advanced Studies- Admissions
7400 Bay Road
University Center, MI 48710 USA

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If you have any questions about admission, please contact the Office of International & Advanced Studies at 989.964.6096 or gradadm@svsu.edu.