Transferring International Students
As a International Transfer Student, coming from another U.S. university/school, the information below will you plan for your study at TWU.
Our office will be in contact with you regarding the documents you need to submit in order to receive your Transfer I-20. Please upload your documents via the International Student Portal. To access your International Student Portal, please click this link: https://international.twu.edu. Find the LOGIN option on the upper right corner of the screen when using a PC/Desktop computer. Login as a new student using your TWU student email and password. You will find your Transfer In I-20 request and International Student Orientation for completion.
Once you have been accepted to TWU, International Student & Scholar Services will receive a copy of your acceptance letter, and email you additional details in order to issue your Transfer Form I-20.
Next Steps:
Next Steps:
- Gather required documentation:
- copy of your passport
- copy of your visa
- most current I-94 Record
- current Form I-20
- Certification of Finances - information for acceptable financial documents.
Your Transfer I-20 will be emailed to you. Please print and sign it, and keep it as your original. When your attendance has been verified by our office, we will issue your Continued Attendance I-20. It will be emailed to you.
TWU supports various scholarship opportunities specifically intended for international students. First year students are eligible for merit-based scholarships only. Explore Scholarship Opportunities
As per TWU policy, all new international, newly transferred international students, and those considered to be International who were born in, resided in, or traveled to a country other than the United States, are required to have completed the screening process for tuberculosis (TB Blood testing only) prior to registering for class. Your TB hold must be cleared before you will be able to register for classes. Explore Tuberculosis Screening Requirements
Transfer students with a TB test that is less than one year old can submit it to TWU Student Health Services. If your TB test is older than one year, you can get a new one on campus. You should allow 4-5 days to get results.
Transfer students with a TB test that is less than one year old can submit it to TWU Student Health Services. If your TB test is older than one year, you can get a new one on campus. You should allow 4-5 days to get results.
Orientation is mandatory for all new International Students to TWU. More details regarding International Student Orientation, arriving on campus, placement tests, and health insurance will be provided once you are accepted to TWU.
Once you have been admitted to TWU and received your Form I-20, learn more about Getting Started at TWU