* Books and supplies
Secondary School/University Transcripts
We require a 2.0 minimum GPA for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Upload your official Secondary Transcripts in English to the Application. Students from African countries that use the WAEC exam need to submit their scratch card and exam information so we can verify scores online.
Transferring from another university?
American university:
Submit the Transfer Questionnaire Form, a copy of your I-20, passport, I-94, and have an official transcript mailed to International Student Services (see address below).
Foreign university:
Request an Evaluated Transcript and have it sent officially to International Student Services. (See instructions in the Application.). A “course by course” analysis with GPA transcript evaluation should be done by one of the following companies:
IEE
WES
Educational Perspective
Spantran
or other private credential evaluation agencies approved by the Arkansas Department of Education
Some English speaking countries are exempted from this requirement.
Minimum English Requirements (must meet one of the following)
A score of 500 or higher on the written TOEFL
A score of 173 or higher on the computerized TOEFL
A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL
A score of Band 5.5 (overall) on the IELTS
Completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center or its equivalent
Completion of EF Level 4
A score of 410 on the Old SAT Critical Reading section or 22 on the New SAT Reading section
A score of 19 on the ACT English
Completion of Level 4 of SAU ESL program
Proof of Financial Support
Fill out the Affidavit of Support form showing at least $22,500.
Email or mail your supporting documentation, such as a bank statement or a bank letter stating you have the required funds to support your educational expenses.
Copy of Immigration Documents
Mail or email a copy of your immigration documents:
Passport
I-20 from current school (if you have one)
U.S. Visa (if you have one)
I-94 (if you have one)
The Marine Biology option prepares students for careers in marine science, including those in academia, state or federal management agencies, and private industry. Most students will take required marine science classes at The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) located in Ocean Springs, MS.
The Department of Biology provides students a core foundation in the biological sciences, yet flexibility to craft a unique and individualized educational experience. The department boasts low student-to-instructor ratios that foster interactions between instructors and students, opportunities to conduct research with faculty, and a modern and well-equipped Science building.
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Major in Biology (BS) 120 hours
University Requirement – 2 hours
GSTD 1002 Freshman Seminar
General Education – 24 hours (Mathematics, natural science and physical science
courses are included in the major.)
Biology – 36 hours
BIOL 1203/1201 Principles of Biology I/Lab
BIOL 1213/1211 Principles of Biology II/Lab
BIOL 2083/2081 General Botany/Lab
BIOL 2113/2111 General Zoology/Lab
BIOL 3023/3021 Microbiology/Lab
BIOL 3033/3031 Genetics/Lab
BIOL 3763 Evolutionary Biology
BIOL 4013/4011 Ecology/Lab
BIOL 4101 Biology Colloquium
Select 4 hours from the following:
BIOL 3083/3081 Plant Physiology/Lab
BIOL 3703/3701 Vertebrate Physiology/Lab
Marine Biology – 20 hours
BIOL 3503 Marine Biology
BIOL 3843 Oceanography
Select 4 hours from the following:
BIOL 3343/3341 Field Experiences/Lab
BIOL 3393/3391 Biology of Fishes /Lab
Marine Science Electives – 10 hours
Select any 10 hours of upper-level marine science electives at an affiliate institution that
do not repeat courses taken at SAU. SAU has an affiliate agreement with The University
of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) and Dauphin Island
Sea Lab (DISL). Descriptions and prerequisites for GCRL and DISL classes are listed
online at usm.edu/gcrl and disl.org. Students incur the costs of tuition differences
between SAU and affiliate institutions, but may apply to transfer financial aid to offset
costs.
Chemistry – 12 hours
CHEM 1023/1021 University Chemistry I/Lab
CHEM 1123/1121 University Chemistry II/Lab
CHEM 3003/3001 Organic Chemistry I/Lab
Mathematics – 13-14 hours
Option A:
MATH 1023 College Algebra
MATH 1033 Plane Trigonometry
MATH 1525 Calculus I
MATH 3043 Introduction to Applied Probability and Statistics
Option B:
MATH 1045 Pre-Calculus Mathematics
MATH 1525 Calculus I
MATH 3043 Introduction to Applied Probability and Statistics
Physics – 8 hours
PHYS 2003/2001 College Physics I/Lab
PHYS 2103/2101 College Physics II/Lab
or
PHYS 2203/2201 University Physics I/Lab
PHYS 2213/2211 University Physics II/Lab
Electives – 5-6 hours
University electives may be used for the remaining 5-6 hours.
The Marine Biology option prepares students for careers in marine science, including those in academia, state or federal management agencies, and private industry.
International Student Insurance: $1320 per year
