International Checklist ESL
Thank you for submitting your application to Maharishi International University. Please read all the items on the checklist below carefully. The application materials are listed in order of importance. For fastest processing we recommend that you follow this order as much as possible when you submit your documents and forms.
All the forms and documents should be sent to admisdoc@miu.edu or to your admission counselor’s email address.
Step 1 — Documents and Forms for Admission Evaluation
Program Finance Agreement
Confirm that you have the necessary funds for this program by completing the
Program Policies Agreement
Official Transcripts and Diplomas
A transcript is a copy of your grade report issued or attested by your school. Some schools also issue a copy of the diploma or degree verifying that the student has successfully completed the degree requirements. Please send the scanned copy of your transcripts and diplomas/degrees.
Two Recommendations (5–10 minutes)
Two of your teachers, professors or supervisors, who have taught you or have supervised your work within the past two years must submit the online recommendation form. Ask them to fill and submit the recommendation form, after providing them your name, e-mail address, and Application ID. If you do not know someone who meets this requirement, contact your admissions counselor to discuss your options.
TM Recommendation
All students at our university practice the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique, which provides many benefits for body and mind. Please learn the TM technique and submit the Transcendental Meditation Teacher Recommendation (or, if you are a resident of India, you are required to complete the Transcendental Meditation Teacher Recommendation for Residents of India).
To find the closest official TM instructor to your place, please visit www.tm.org.
MIU Overview (5 minutes)
Step 2 – Documents and Forms for Financial Aid and Visa Processing
Financial Verification
As part of your application procedure, you are required to provide to the U.S. Embassy, as well as to the University, a recent bank statement (issued within the past month) showing your current available balance and recent account activity, as proof that you have the funds required for the first academic year.
If you do not have a recent bank statement, an official bank letter typed on bank letterhead is also acceptable. The bank letter must include the following:
- current available balance and recent account activity
- bank’s contact details
- signature from a bank official
Financial verification must be presented with assets in cash only.
Sponsor
If you have a sponsor, please provide both of the following:
- A sponsor’s bank statement or bank letter
- A signed sponsor’s affidavit of support for the program of your choice.
Copy of Passport Photo/Identity Page
Photocopy the page of your passport that contains your photograph and identity information. E-mail a scanned version of this document (use JPG format only) to your admissions counselor.
If you cannot email this document, then fax it to (641) 472-1179. On all e-mails and faxes, be sure to give your full name, birth date, and email address as it appears on your application.
Confirmation of Addresses and Contact Information
Please submit to our Admissions Office the confirmation of your contact information on our Contact Information Form.
If your address or phone number changes after submitting this form, please e-mail your admissions counselor immediately with the change.