TOEFL Applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 80 (internet-based) or 570 (paper-based). The minimum acceptable overall band score on the IELTS International Academic Course Type 2 exam is 6.5. In addition, students whose native language is not English are required to take a diagnostic test in English when they arrive at the University IELTS International applicants are required to submit with their application a certified transcript indicating the nature and scope of their academic training. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit a minimum TOEFL score of 570 (paper test PBT), 230 (computer test CBT), or 88 (Internet test iBT) on the TOEFL or 6.5 on the IELTS. GRE We require the (GRE) Graduate Record Examination General Test GMAT The (GMAT) Graduate Management Admissions Test is also accepted by the Department of Health Services Policy and Management.

PS Statement of purpose and objectives describing applicant’s academic and research interest, relevant work experiences, academic/professional goals and objectives GPA The applicant's strength in relevant coursework is evaluated along with other credentials. However, those offered admission to the Arnold School typically have academic records that are above 3.00/4.00 GPA.  CV Resume or CV is required. Fee Degree Application (Includes Certificate Programs) - $50 Fee SOPHAS - $135 RL Career placement file letters of recommendation may be submitted for the Letters of Recommendation forms. However, it should be noted that our departmental admissions committees are most familiar with our Letters of Recommendation forms.  For those applying via SOPHAS, please reference the letter of recommendation criteria on the SOPHAS website. Two to three letters of recommendation (depending on program) Transcript If you are a Centralized Application applicant (SOPHAS, PTCAS, CSDCAS) and you are admitted to the Arnold School of Public Health, the USC Graduate School will require official transcripts of each school attended in addition to the official transcripts submitted directly to the Centralized Application (SOPHAS, PTCAS, CSDCAS).  By Mail: The Graduate School University of South Carolina 901 Sumter Street, Suite 301 Columbia, S.C. 29208 Electronic:  gradapp@mailbox.sc.edu