Admissions

International Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission as an international student, you must:

• Complete and submit our online Application for Admission. Applications should be submitted no later than May for enrollment in the fall.
• Submit official transcripts of all academic work completed beyond the elementary school level to a certified National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member. You’ll find a complete list of NACES members here. Our Office of Admissions must receive your evaluation results no later than July 1 for admission in the fall semester and no later than November 1 for admission in the spring semester.
• Show proof of your ability to pay for at least the first year of study. You must complete a Certificate of Financial Responsibility and provide official financial documentation from your bank.
• Provide proof of adequate English skills if English is not your native language. You may either submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 525 on the written test, at least 195 on the computer-based exam, or at least 71 on the Internet-based exam (Barton’s TOEFL code is 5016); International English Language Testing System (IELTS, minimum score of 6); or Duolingo English Test (minimum score of 95); enroll in the English Language Schools program and pass English level 109; or enroll in the ASPECT English program and pass ASPECT level 7.

Your admission requires careful analysis of your educational credentials and transcripts. It is imperative that you provide all of the necessary application materials in a timely manner to ensure adequate time to process the appropriate visa information.

We encourage you to apply early. Usually, we will notify you of our decision within two weeks after we have received your completed application.

Once you have been admitted, a non-refundable deposit of $200 is required to guarantee your space in class and the residence halls. At that point, an I-20 will be issued, and you can make arrangements to acquire your visa.

Please see one of the guides below for more detailed instructions on how to apply and submit your documents:

Freshman Applicant

Transfer Applicant

Graduate Applicant

More Information

Find answers to numerous questions relating to your stay in the United States as an international student.

Questions and Answers

You may also contact the Office of Admissions to speak with a counselor for international admissions.