FAQs
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Is the GRE required for the MPH Program?
No, the GRE is not required for admittance. …
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What are the academic requirements for the MPH Program?
The requirements for the MPH program include a GPA of 2.75, official transcript from a 4-year Institution, a résumé and a professional essay. International applicants are also required to include TOEFL exam results. …
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Is the MPH Program accredited?
The University of Lynchburg is accredited — learn more on the accreditation webpage. The MPH has been offered by the University since 2015. The program, however, is not currently accredited by the Council of Education for Public Health (CEPH). This is in part because the program is new and faculty …
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What does the MPH curriculum look like?
The MPH curriculum is based on the Core Competencies in Public Health and covers the competencies and required curriculum hours so that graduates qualify to sit for the National Commission of Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. The CHES/MCHES credential is well respected and is a …
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Am I required to file income taxes?
Yes, just like Americans, international students in the USA are required to file a tax return. It is important to understand that filing tax returns is mandatory for international students, and not filing them by the deadline could result in problems with or a revocation of your visa. The Internal …
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How do I request a letter of enrollment from the University of Lynchburg?
Students can request a letter of enrollment by completing the Enrollment Verification Request form from the Office of the Registrar’s Forms webpage. …
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How do I request a transcript from the University of Lynchburg?
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How can I get a ride to a location off campus (airport, train station, bank, social security office, etc.) ?
During the semester students are encouraged to use the public transportation system, Greater Lynchburg Transit Company. GLTC bus passes are $2.00 each and can be purchased at the Solutions Center, located on the 2nd floor of Drysdale Student Center. Other alternatives include, but are not limited to, Lyft, Uber or contacting one …
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Do I need to be enrolled in courses full time to remain on my F1 VISA?
Yes. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester (9 credit hours must be in person) and graduate students must be enrolled in 9 credit hours per semester (6 credit hours must be in person) to maintain full-time status. There are exceptions for a reduced …
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Who do I notify if I want to change my major and would that affect government documents?
A student should first talk to an advisor so they can get all the requirements of whatever program they are interested in studying. Then if there is a change in major, you MUST alsonotify the PDSO or a DSO to make the change in SEVIS and print you a new …
