Checklist for
International Students
You will need these materials in order to apply for admission to D'Youville College.
High School Students
- Completed online application
- Official High School Transcripts (9th, 10th, & 11th Grades)
- Proof of English proficiency
- SAT or ACT Scores (for scholarship consideration)
If high school transcripts are not in English, or come from a school outside of the U.S. or Canada, they must be evaluated by an approved transcript evaluation agency.
Transfer Students
- Completed online application
- Official Transcripts from all Universities/Colleges attended
- Proof of English proficiency
- SEVIS I-20 Transfer Form (PDF)
All college/university transcripts must be evaluated by an approved transcript evaluation agency.
Transcript Evaluation
International university and high school transcripts require an evaluation by an accredited transcript evaluation service. If you are an international student and would like to apply to D'Youville, please have your credits reviewed by one of the following approved agencies.
- World Education Services
- International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- Josef Silny and Associates
- Educational Perspectives
- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools(recommended for nursing and health-related applicants)
- Education Credential Evaluators(recommended for pharmacy and pre-pharmacy applicants)
- Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy(recommended for physical therapy graduate applicants)
All applicants—first-time freshmen, transfer and graduate students—must submit a 'course-by-course' evaluation (or equivalent).
If you are graduating from a secondary school in the United States or Canada, or an accredited international school that grants U.S. diplomas, you are not required to have your transcripts evaluated. Please check with the International Admissions Office for details.
English Language Requirements
If you are an international student who attended high school (any year) in a country other than the United States, Canada, Great Britain, or Australia, and those whose primary language is one other than English, you are required to demonstrate English proficiency by successfully achieving a minimum score on one of the following examinations.
| Examination | Minimum score | Agency website |
|---|---|---|
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Internet based test:61Paper based test: 500 | www.toefl.org score code for D'Youville is 2197 |
|
SAT Critical Reading |
450 (students must take the entire SAT, only the Critical Reading section is evaluated for determining proficiency) | www.sat.org |
| International English Language Testing System | 6 | www.ielts.org |
D'Youville College also recognizes English proficiency by honoring the successful completion of an English as a Second Language (ESL) program at an accredited or internationally recognized institution (ex. ELS Language Centers, Level 112). You may also demonstrate English proficiency by achieving a "C" or better in two semesters of English Composition taught at a US or Canadian college or university.
SAT or ACT Scores
While they are not required for admission purposes, scores for the SAT or ACT are required in order for you to be eligible for Undergraduate Merit Scholarships.
Once You're Accepted
Acceptance Packet Receipt
After receiving your acceptance packet from us:
- You must send us a $500.00 Deposit to ensure your position in the academic department
- Complete and return the Student Information Sheet
- Complete and return the International Student Financial Forms
- Complete and return the Student Health Form
- Complete and return the mandatory Student Health Insurance Application
- Complete and return Scholarship Acceptance Form
- Have official bank statements mailed
Financial Document Review
After we receive your deposit, financial forms and bank statements:
- We will review your financial documents. If approved,
- We will then generate a Federal Form I-20 and mail it to you
- Take the I-20 to your nearest US Consulate to obtain an F-1 Student Visa
- Read "10 Points to Remember When Applying for a Non-immigrant Visa"
Helpful Links
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