Troy University's tradition of teaching excellence dates to its founding on February 26, 1887, when an act of the Alabama Legislature established State Normal School, Troy, as an institution to train teachers for Alabama's schools. Joseph Macon Dill was the institution's first president. In 1893, the school was renamed Troy State Normal College.

The Normal College offered extension courses for teachers and granted teaching certificates until 1929, when the State Board of Education changed the charter of the institution and renamed it Troy State Teacher's College. That same year, the college moved to its present site and the first two buildings were dedicated: Shackelford Hall, named for Edward Madison Shackelford, president of the school from 1899-1936, and Bibb Graves Hall, named for David Bibb Graves, Alabama's “education governor.” Governor Bibb Graves is also remembered for commissioning the Olmsted Brothers architectural firm of Brookline, Massachusetts, to design the campus landscape plan.

Like many American universities, Troy State Teacher's College enjoyed one of it most prosperous periods of growth in the years following World War II when returning veterans took advantage of the GI Bill. The enrollment of the College more than doubled and this growth led to the introduction of degree programs in disciplines other than education, most notably in business. In 1957, the State Board of Education recognized this expanded role and dropped “Teacher's” from Troy State College's name.

The decade of the 1950s also marked the University's long relationship with the United States Military, as extension courses were offered on nearby bases, first at Fort Rucker, near Dothan; and later at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery. A separate Troy State College teaching center was established at Fort Rucker in 1961, which evolved into the present-day Dothan Campus. A similar center, begun at Maxwell Air Force Base in 1965, led to the creation of the present-day Montgomery Campus. These programs were the forerunners of the modern University College division of Troy University, which operates all TROY teaching sites outside of Alabama. In 1973, the University opened sites at military bases in Florida. Today, University College operates more than 60 sites in 17 U.S. states and 11 nations.

In 1967, Gov. Lurleen B. Wallace appointed eight members to the newly established Troy State College Board of Trustees, removing the institution from the control of the State Board of Education. One of the first acts of the new board was to recommend the change of the name to Troy State University. The new name became official on Dec. 14, 1967.

In 1975, the Phoenix City Campus was opened as a branch of the main campus.

In 1982, the Troy State University System was formed, as the campuses in Dothan and Montgomery were granted independent accreditation status. In April of 2004 the Board of Trustees voted to drop "State" from the University's name to better reflect the institution's worldwide mission. Starting August 2005, all TROY campuses were again unified under one accreditation.

Accreditation Statement:

Troy University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor’s, master’s and education specialist degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges and Schools at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 only if there is evidence that appears to support Troy University’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard

Troy University Mission Statement

Troy University is a public institution comprised of a network of campuses throughout Alabama and worldwide. International in scope, Troy University provides a variety of educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional and emerging electronic formats. Academic programs are supported by a variety of student services which promote the welfare of the individual student. Troy University's dedicated faculty and staff promote discovery and exploration of knowledge and its application to life-long success through effective teaching, service, creative partnerships, scholarship and research.

What are standard international admission requirements for Troy University?

Complete application (available on this disc), high school transcript and diploma for undergraduate studies (Baccalaureate) and Bachelor transcript and diploma for Graduate School (Master Degree). Original bank statement and sponsor letter if bank statement is not in your name. Academic admission requires passing TOEFL or IELTS English examination. Please try to send all required documents in the same package.

What about Transfer to Troy University?

Regardless of you transferring from an American or overseas University, your previous course work can be considered, but transfer credit hours are calculated on a case-by-case basis and cannot be guaranteed as each department has separate evaluation methods.

Can I be admitted into Troy University on a conditional basis?

Yes, we accept international students for academic programs without TOEFL or IELTS on the condition that they sit for TOEFL exam in our ESL program until they master the necessary score for academic admission.

Where is the International Center and Admission located on Troy’s main campus?

International Center is located in Pace Hall next to the Football and Baseball stadium. The physical address is:
Troy University
123 International Center
Troy, AL 36082
USA. Phone: +1-334-670-3335

Who do I need to contact about International Admissions?

Office of International Recruitment: intlrecruit@troy.edu
For application status contact the International Admissions Office: intladm1@troy.edu
The direct number for International Information is +1-334-670-3335.

What type of degrees does Troy University offered on campus?

Troy University currently offer four years bachelor’s degree and two years master’s degree plus a full six level English as Second Language (ESL) program.

What is GPA?

GPA strands for grade point average and is used to convert the American “Letter grade” into a numerical value. By this calculation an “A” is 4.0, “B” is 3.0, “C” is 2.0 and “D” is 1.0. Your grade point is calculated by multiplying your grade value by your credit hours (generally 3 credit hours per course). For example the grade point of an “A” would be 12 points and 6 points for a “C”. To calculate the average all grade points are combined and divided by the total number of credit hours. For example: if you take 4 classes, each worth 3 credit hours, your calculation for two “As” and two “Cs” would follow: 12 credit hours divided into 36 credit points, making your GPA 3.0 or “B” average.

Do you offer scholarships to international students?

Yes, there are a number of scholarships and financial assistance options available, please see elsewhere on this CD for details or check for updates on: http://troy.troy.edu/internationalprograms

Can I work in the United States?

Current immigration regulation does not permit for international students to hold regular employment. However, a student is allowed to work on campus for up to 20 hours per week. It should be known that on campus employment is limited and highly competitive. Violation of the above mentioned rule can cause termination from the university and deportation.

Am I required to live on campus?

No, but we encourage you to do so to get the best out of you college experience. Please check with the housing department for details about on campus life and requirements: http://troy.troy.edu/housing/

What do I do if I have sent everything in and received nothing back on my status for admission?

Please send a short status request mail to International Admission: intladm1@troy.edu

Can I e-mail or chat with current international students?

Yes, we will even do our best to find the same nationality as you if at all possible. We have the capacity to chat with you via My Space and MSN/Hotmail… For contact, please request access with: intlrecruit@troy.edu

How and when can I schedule a campus tour?

There are three tour times available during the week for students. Saturday visits are scheduled throughout the year. To schedule a tour you may contact International Office: intlprog@troy.edu or call: +1-334-670-3335

How do I get to Troy University?

Atlanta is the closest international hub. From Atlanta you will have several daily connections to two regional airports in Alabama. Montgomery (MGM) and Dothan (DHN), both airports are about 50 miles (85 km) away from Troy University. We have a shuttle service available to make pick-ups at certain time…please make arrangement with international office in advance to check availability.

How much is the application fee and where can I pay it?

The application fee is $30 for Undergraduate and $50 for Graduate applicant. The address is:
Troy University
Office of International Admissions
128 International Center
Troy, AL 36082
USA

What is the “First Year Read” initiative?

Troy University has initiated a policy that all freshmen (first year) students must read a book selected by the university admission…please keep an eye on the web-site for further information or contact international office at intlprog@troy.edu for further information.