International Students
First-Time Freshman Applicants
If you are working towards a bachelor’s degree, Admissions is where you need to start. Submit an application and one of your counselors will contact you to explain admissions requirements, academics, and scholarship information. Merit-based scholarships can be offered if the student qualifies.
First-time Freshman Applicants Admissions Requirements
TOEFL, IELTS scores are not required for applicants if English is your native Language
Applicants who have previously completed high school and/or college-level work in the US may also receive an English Proficiency waiver.
Additionally, if educated in a non-English speaking secondary school, you must submit a Course-by-Course evaluation of your secondary school work evaluated by a U.S. foreign credential evaluation service. (See recommended services below)
All foreign transcripts (universities outside of the U.S.) must be evaluated by a and official evaluation company. A list of approved companies can be found on this page. An official course-by-course evaluation must be included.
- Secondary School Record (Transcript) in English
- Letter of Recommendation from a secondary school official
- ACT/SAT Results (if available)
- TOEFL or IELTS Scores (Non-English speaking natives are required to submit) Required Minimum Scores: TOEFL: Paper – 550 Internet-Based – 80 IELTS: 7.0
- Certificate of Financial Support
- Original certificate of national examination taken by the student (if applicable)
- TOEFL or IELTS Scores Required Minimum Scores: TOEFL: Paper – 550 Internet-Based – 80 IELTS: 7.0
Transfer Applicants
Transfer Applicants Admissions Requirements
- TOEFL, IELTS scores are not required for applicants if English is your native Language
- Applicants who have previously completed high school and/or college-level work in the US may also receive an English Proficiency waiver.
- Additionally, if educated in a non-English speaking secondary school, you must submit a Course-by-Course evaluation of your secondary school work evaluated by a U.S. foreign credential evaluation service. (See recommended services below)
- All foreign transcripts (universities outside of the U.S.) must be evaluated by an approved evaluation company. An official course-by-course evaluation must be included.
Evaluation Companies for Foreign Transcripts
World Education Services, Inc.
PO Box 5087
Bowling Green Station New York, NY 10274
Phone: 212-966-6311
FAX: 212-966-6395
Email: info@wes.org
Website: http://www.wes.org
International Education Research Foundation
PO Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231
Phone: 310-258-9451
FAX: 310-342-7086
Email: info@ierf.org Website:
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants
PO Box 2488233
Coral Gables, FL 33124
Phone: 305-273-1616
FAX: 305-273-1338
Email: info@jsilny.com
Website: http://www.jsilny.com
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
PO Box 92970
Milwaukee, WI 53202 Phone: 414-289-3400
FAX: 414-289-3411
Email: eval@ece.org
Website: http://www.ece.org
National Association of Credential Services (NACES) http://www.naces.org
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) http://uscis.gov/graphics/index.htm