TOEFL Foreign applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a recent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. Official copies are requested to be sent to the University. The department can no longer verify any scores by phone.A minimum official score of 550 on the paper-based or 213 on the computer-based exam and minimum IBT 79 is required to register for academic study. You may upload a photocopy of your results though the official scores are required. A score between 500-549 (paper) or between 173 and 210 (computer) requires satisfactory completion of the UB Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) before academic registration. Your score determines the length of time needed for study (6-week or 12-week summer or full semester). IELI will issue an I-20, valid for the study of English only, after your acceptance into its program. You may not register for course work while attending IELI. There is no financial assistance for the study of English. GRE Official GRE scores are required; both general and subject.

PS Personal Statement is required Fee Application Fee: The application fee is $75 in U.S. funds as of December 1, 2006. Please pay the application fee on-line as you finish your application. This fee will not be waived. RL Recommendation Letters: three letters of recommendation are also required. Generally they are from former employers or former professors. Once you fill out an application the recommenders are e-mailed instructions on how they have to upload the recommendation letter. Transcript Transcripts and Proof of Degree, in English, certified. Unofficial transcripts showing all coursework must be uploaded to the on-line application for review purposes. For international applicants, proof of degree conferral will need to be provided once you get here. Please bring official transcripts that show degree conferred and the date of conferral. Domestic applicants will have to have all official transcripts sent to the department that show the degree is conferred no later than three weeks prior to the start of the semester admitted. Also note that any transfer coursework transcripts used toward the degree must also be sent no later than three weeks prior to the start of the semester admitted as well.