Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants must submit the result of the TOEFL or IELTS. The test date must be within two years of the intended term of enrollment to be considered valid. This requirement is waived for English native speakers.

A minimum score of TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS 5.5 is required.

If your native language is not Mandarin Chinese, you must pass the TOCFL Band B Level 4 or HSK Level 6.

We consider your best test score.

We will send you an email acknowledging that we have received your application. Please allow up to two weeks for processing from the date materials are sent to us.

Yes, following are the required materials for applicants:

For U.S. Residents/Citizens and Non-U.S. Residents/Citizens:

1. Complete online application form for SVSU (link is external) and MCU-MI, respectively. 
2. In English, a one-page Statement of Accomplishments and academic goals
3. A current resume
4. A photocopy of the highest degree/diploma
5. In sealed envelopes, an official copy of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts from any college or university where college credit was earned
6. Two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes
7. A photocopy of the score report of Chinese Language proficiency: TOCFL Band B Level 4 or HSK Level 6 (Chinese native speakers are waived)

Additional Requirements for Non-U.S. Residents/Citizens:

1. A copy of the passport
2. Evidence of Financial Statement USD34,772.00 and up (original document)
3. A photocopy of the score report of English Language proficiency: TOEFL IBT 61 or IELTS 5.5 (English native speakers are waived)

Teachers or supervisors who have taught you in academic subjects or supervised you in the workplace typically will provide us with the most valuable information.

We can update your contact information if you send a request by e-mail from the e-mail address you provided on the application form. We may ask you some identifying information to verify your identity.

Yes, our students enjoy the convenience to live in the Pine Grove Apartments on the SVSU campus.

The Pine Grove Apartments are open for moving in near the end of August.

Students of MCU-MI enjoy full access to the dining options on the campus of SVSU which includes: Marketplace Dinning Court at the Doan Center, Cardinal Cafe, Starbucks, Einstein Brothers Bagels, and PAPA John’s.

For applicants who have not yet fulfilled their mandatory military service and wish to apply for military draft deferral, it is advised to complete the MCUMI online application before March 2023. The applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis to speed up the evaluation process. Once admission status is approved, applicants can take their student visas and related documents to the responsible local government unit to apply for military draft deferral.

We are located in Saginaw, Michigan, and the closest airport is MBS International Airport and we are located just 15 minutes away from the airport. Please refer to the Contact Us page on our website for more information.