Admission Deadlines

For priority consideration, your application and all supporting documents must be submitted by the following dates. Applications may be accepted after these dates.

Fall start:

• Students from U.S. or Puerto Rico - July 1
• International students - March 1

Spring start:

• Students from U.S. or Puerto Rico - November 1
• International students - September 1

School Admission Requirements

• Academic transcripts. Instructions for both domestic and international students can be found in the “Review Admission Process” tab above.
• A professional résumé
• Three letters of recommendation and a recommendation form for each
• A statement of purpose discussing your interest in actuarial science
• GMAT or GRE score (a minimum of 600 GMAT or GRE equivalent)
• TOEFL score (only for international students; minimum of 550 paper, 80 iBT or 6.5 IELTS)
• SOA Examinations (if applicable)

Please note: All application materials (except transcripts and finance resource certification) must be submitted electronically. Do not send paper recommendation forms or résumé.

GMAT – Graduate Management Admission Test

• You must register to take the GMAT or GRE and have the results forwarded to Nebraska (use institution code S40-HW-48). You must also submit your scores through the online graduate application. Although we accept GRE scores, the GMAT is preferred.
• A minimum GMAT score of 600 or GRE equivalent is recommended.

TOEFL - Test of Spoken English

• International students must include a TOEFL score (use institution code 6877).
• You will need a minimum score of 550 written, 80 iBT or 6.5 IELTS.

SOA (Society of Actuaries) Examinations

If you have passed any of the Society of Actuaries exams, submit proof by uploading your SOA transcript.

Finance Resource Certification Form

Any applicant who is recommended for admission and expects to hold an F1 (student) or J1 (exchange visitor) visa should submit the Financial Resource Certification (FRC) form.

Note to International Students

We recommend starting your application process at least one year prior to the date you would like to be admitted. You must also be aware of the additional requirements that you need to meet in order to be admitted to the College of Business. The International Student and Scholar Office provides orientation, counseling and advising, and serves as the official liaison between your sponsoring agency and the United States government. Staff members are also available to help you make contacts on campus and in the Lincoln community.

Guidelines for International Students

Admissions Process

Apply

Apply online and submit the $50 application fee.

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Upload Supporting Documents

All Supporting Documents including unofficial transcripts and test scores are uploaded directly via the graduate application.

You are required to submit an unofficial transcript from each post-secondary institution you have attended during the application review process.

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Submit Official Transcripts

If you are admitted, you will be required to submit an official transcript sent directly from each institution you have attended to The Office of Graduate Studies. We recommend that you complete this task before your admitted term begins. A hold will be placed on your account if they do not receive your official transcripts by October 1 for the fall term, February 1 for the spring term and July 1 for the summer term. Students will have until that day to submit official transcripts or your admission will be rescinded.

Transcripts can be sent electronically to graduate@unl.edu or by mail to

University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Graduate Admissions
1100 Seaton Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0619

International Student Transcript Submission

If you are an international student, please refer to the Nebraska Office of Graduate Studies for transcript and document information.

International Transcript Information

Additional information on Application Requirements can be found at Graduate Studies website.