students

Degree-Seeking Student

This category is for individuals who have been admitted by the university to obtain a degree. Exchange Visitors in this category may extend their stay in the United States until they complete their degree objectives, provided they maintain valid J-1 status.

Exchange Visitors in the Degree-Seeking Student category may be subject to the Two-Year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement.

These students have been formally admitted by UTEP to pursue a degree program. Exchange Visitors in this category may remain in the United States until their degree requirements are completed, as long as they continue to maintain valid J-1 status.

Non-Degree seeking

The J-1 Student Non-Degree category is for individuals engaged in a prescribed academic program with a specific educational objective. Programs may include classroom instruction, research projects, or a combination of both.

• Participation is limited to a maximum of 24 months.
• May be subject to the Two-Year Home Country Physical Presence Requirement.
• At least 51% of funding must come from a non-personal source.

Exchange Students from Institutions Outside the U.S.

Exchange students from partner institutions outside the United States typically attend UTEP for one semester or one academic year. These students participate in a prescribed non-degree academic program with a specific educational objective.

Their course of study may include classroom instruction, research projects, or both. Exchange Visitors in this category may participate for no more than 24 months.

For additional information, please contact the Study Abroad Office.

Application Process

Only exchange, non-degree seeking students coming from the following partner institutions or through an exchange agreement with CONAHEC will follow this application process:

• Czech Technical University, Czech Republic
• Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, China
• The American Business School of Paris, France
• UniLaSalle Beauvais, France
• Universidad de Piura, Peru
• Catholic University of Lille, France
• University of Ulsan, Republic of Korea
• Victoria University, Australia
• Universität der Bundeswehr München, Germany

After being nominated by a study abroad advisor or coordinator at the home institution, students are required to complete an Exchange Student Application Package. The application collects biographical information, educational background (such as the intended semester of study at UTEP and area of study), emergency contact information, and housing accommodation needs.

Exchange Student Application Documents

• Color copy of passport
• English proficiency test scores. UTEP general requirements are available on the Student Assessment and Testing website. If minimum scores are not met, an additional Skype or phone interview may be required.
• Official transcripts from the home university (translated into English)
• Declaration of Finances / Confirmation of Financial Resources

  Students must submit documentation demonstrating they meet the minimum financial requirement to study at UTEP for the duration indicated on the Exchange Student Application (one or two semesters). Financial documents may not be more than six months old.

Acceptable Sources of Funding

Financial statements or bank letters must include the name of the account holder, account type, account number, currency type, account balance, and date of issue. Documents must be translated into English. Funding must be liquid and immediately available for withdrawal.

• Checking accounts
• Savings accounts
• Certificates of deposit that have reached maturity or will mature prior to the start of the student’s first semester

Unacceptable Sources of Funding

• Property
• Life insurance
• Pension plans
• Stocks and bonds
• Any other non-liquid investments