International Applicants – Department of Allied Health Sciences 

Domestic and international students complete the same UConn application for enrollment. In addition to the application, International applicants must submit materials as required by the appropriate admitting office. Application to majors (undergraduate and graduate) in the Department of Allied health Sciences is done through the appropriate admissions office. Admission to the Certificate program in Diagnostic Genetic Sciences is done through the Department of Allied Health Sciences.

Undergraduate applicants: Undergraduate admission information for international application click here.

Graduate applicants: Graduate admission information for international application click here.

Certificate Program: Certificate in Diagnostic Genetic Sciences program information for international application click here.  

General Information 

International applicants seeking admission to the Department of Allied Health Sciences Programs are required to comply with the following admission requirements in addition to the requirements indicated for university application: 

Note: This information is for planning purposes. Not all documentation for Undergraduate and Graduate applicants is submitted directly to the department. Please consult with the appropriate admissions office to be sure you comply with admission requirements.  

1) TOEFL: Applicants must be able to document proficiency in English. If you are not a native speaker of English, you must submit evidence of your proficiency in the English language. A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) [http://www.ets.org] is required of all international applicants and U.S. citizens or permanent residents for whom English has not been the primary language. Applicants may elect to submit results from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) instead. Test results submitted must be dated within two (2) years of the admission date. Test results older than 2 years will not be accepted.  

2) Transcripts: In addition, applicants with education outside of the U.S. or Canada must submit transcripts of all college coursework to a transcript evaluation agency for translation and evaluation for equivalency. International applicants should allow a lead time of six months or more to complete all requirements of entry into the United States. 

3) Financial Declaration: Applicants from other countries must submit evidence of adequate financial support to cover the costs of study at the University of Connecticut before a Certificate of Eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019) will be issued. Please refer to the appropriate admissions office for the specific requirements and forms.  

4) Health Insurance: As a condition of admission and participation in the Programs within the Department of Allied Health Sciences, ALL international students are required, at the time of registration, to show evidence of adequate insurance coverage for basic medical, major medical, and repatriation expenses. Students should consult the Department of International Services and Programs (DISP), regarding compliance with this requirement and assistance in enrolling in an approved insurance program.
Email: DISP@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-3855; Fax: (860) 486-5800.

5) Housing Information: International students are required to submit evidence of housing while studying in the United States. The following links provide information regarding housing options. The Department of Allied Health Sciences provides this information for students but is not responsible for obtaining housing. Students assume responsibility for making and documenting housing arrangements.

For more information regarding on-campus housing opportunities, consult the UConn Residential Life web site.

For information about off-campus housing availability in the Storrs-Mansfield area, visit the UConn off-campus housing website.

6) Financial Assistance for International Students

International students in the Department of Allied Health Sciences do not qualify for university financial assistance. Graduate applicants are eligible for assistantships (Refer to the Graduate Program in Allied Health for more information). However, once admitted, students may apply for department and CANR scholarships. Scholarship awards may defray the cost of participation but may not cover the entire cost of admissions.

7) Physical and Immunization Requirements

In addition to the required immunizations needed for university admission, some programs in the Department of Allied Health Sciences (Dietetics, Diagnostic Genetic Sciences (both the Bachelors and Certificate programs), Medical technology) require additional immunization and health information as part of the admission process. A health history form (physical) is part of the Clinical Handbook that is mailed to each newly admitted student. Program policy requires that students complete the health history form and submit health immunization history prior to the start of the first academic semester. In addition to the university immunization requirements, students admitted to the above programs are also required to document additional immunizations (i.e. hepatitis B vaccination, Varicella titer, PPD). Information regarding the health documentation for select programs is part of the Clinical Handbook that is mailed to you upon admission to the program.

For more information regarding university immunization requirements, consult the Student Health Service web site.

8) Registering for Classes

New international students with F-1 or J-1 visas must attend the orientation provided by the Department of International Services and Programs (DISP) before registering for classes. For more information on orientation times and registration, please visit the DISP web site.

Please note, before you register for classes, you need to meet with your academic advisor to best plan your course schedule. Full-time registration is required by your F-1 or J-1 visa status and must be completed by the 10th day of classes.