Foreign National Student School Admissions:

Prospective foreign national students may enroll by an appointment in person or by telephone with an admissions representative. To be eligible for enrollment and to obtain the I-20 M/N necessary for attendance at our school, foreign national students must meet the following conditions:

• Foreign national students must demonstrate proficiency in English during the interview and by written documentation. Transcripts of previous experience in English, or a passing score of 500 or better on the TOEFL will be accepted. For more information on the TOEFL test, visit www.toefl.org.
• Proof of completed education equivalent of a high school education in the United States. English translations of transcripts, certificates, mark sheets, records or other evidence of completion of high school or a more advanced program will be acceptable and must be in a student's file before classes begin.
• Foreign national students must show proof of the availability of funds for tuition and fees, as well as living expenses (listed below) for the duration of the time the student will reside in the United States. Current bank statements, from the student or sponsor, and statements of scholarship may be used to demonstrate financial ability.
• Living expenses for 7-month program with sponsor: $4,266.00
• Living expenses for 7-month program without sponsor: $6,233.00
• Each applicant must pay a nonrefundable US $100.00 registration fee (payable to UCMT by credit card, cashier's check or money order)
• Completed Enrollment Agreement
• Completed International Student Information Sheet
• Completed Foreign National Student Acknowledgement Form
• Copy of passport or birth certificate.

At the present time, only our Salt Lake and Utah Valley campuses can accept foreign national students.

How do I become a Vocational Student in the United States?

Prospective foreign national students may visit the USCIS Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services website at: http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/vocation.htm to receive answers to the most commonly asked questions about becoming a vocational student in the United States. Please make sure to read the following sections of the website:   

• How do I apply if I am outside of the United States?
• How do I apply for permission to transfer schools? (If already in the United States)
• Will I be able to work?
• Please be advised the Professional Massage Therapy Program does not meet the requirements for practical training after you complete your studies. You will receive practical training during our Clinical Internship. The Clinical Internship course is designed to represent the professional job market. Through this course students learn customer service, promptness, efficient use of time, and perfecting a 50-minute session of bodywork. These skills help ensure graduate success in the bodywork industry. Students have the opportunity to practice acquired skills and gain valuable experience by working on clients from the general public in the clinical internship. Students work one 5.5-hour shift and complete 4-5 massages per weekend.
• Because you are not allowed to work and our program does not qualify for practical training, the Utah College of Massage Therapy will not be able to assist foreign national students with placement of jobs within the United States. Our Career Services Department will assist you as much as possible with resources to help you find a job, upon graduation, within your country of residence.

Other Documentation

Student visa applicants must establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer that they have binding ties to a residence in a foreign country, which they have no intention of abandoning, and that they will depart the United States when they have completed their studies. It is impossible to specify the exact form the evidence should take since applicants' circumstances vary greatly.

US Port of Entry

Applicants should be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Directorate of Border and Transportation Security have authority to deny admission. At the port of entry, a Directorate of Border and Transportation Security official validates the Form I-94, Record of Arrival-Departure, which notes the length of stay permitted.