{"id":70,"date":"2020-01-15T16:15:36","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T21:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/?page_id=70"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:32:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T15:32:00","slug":"international-student-applications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/international-student-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying as an International Student"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns full-width is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-crimson-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0;font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.439), 1.1rem);\">Note: Transylvania University is <strong>undergraduate only<\/strong>. We do not offer Master\u2019s or other graduate programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who are not United States citizens or permanent residents should submit the following information for undergraduate admissions consideration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.commonapp.org\">Application<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admissions essay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official secondary school transcript<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official test scores\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of English proficiency if English is not your first language<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School official or teacher recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official university transcripts (if applicable for transfer applicants)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/International-Certification-of-Finances-2025-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Preliminary Certificate of Finance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-details\">Application Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-options\"><strong>Application<\/strong> Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are applying to more than one of the 500+ colleges and universities that use the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.commonapp.org\"> Common Application<\/a>, we recommend completing it. The application opens each year on Aug. 1 for enrollment beginning the following August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about the application, email the Office of Admissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-admissions-essay\">Admissions essay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Include an original essay \u2014 written by you \u2014 that helps the admissions committee understand who you are and what you will bring to the Transylvania community. Limit your essay to 1\u20112 typed, double\u2011spaced pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you apply using the Common Application, you can upload your essay directly within the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-official-secondary-school-transcript\">Official secondary school transcript<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your transcript must be translated into English and include an explanation of your school\u2019s grading scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-official-test-scores-and-english-proficiency-proof\">Official test scores and English\u2011Proficiency Proof<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International students from English-speaking countries, or students whose first language is English or who have studied in English-taught programs, should follow the test-optional guidelines for domestic students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If English is not your first language or you are not from an English-speaking country, submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SAT R (with critical-reading score 600\u2013700)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ACT (minimum composite 30)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TOEFL (minimum 80)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS (minimum 6)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online (minimum 52)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cambridge O, AS or A Levels (passing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Baccalaureate Diploma in English (24 or higher)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duolingo English Test (minimum 105)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recommendation-from-a-school-official-or-teacher\">Recommendation from a School Official or Teacher<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Ask a counselor, principal or teacher who taught you in the past two years to complete a recommendation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">If you use the Common Application, your recommender can submit it through the Common App system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost-of-attendance-and-scholarships\"><strong>Cost of Attendance and Scholarships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>View our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/financial-aid\/basics-of-financial-aid\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Cost of Attendance<\/a> for details about tuition, housing and living expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scholarships-and-financial-aid\"><strong>Scholarships and Financial Aid<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>International students may be eligible for partial merit-based scholarships. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are considered for need-based financial aid. Transylvania does not offer fully funded or need-based aid for international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/financial-aid\/scholarships-grants-aid\/international-scholarships\/\">Merit-Based Scholarships<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-year-round-study\"><strong>Year-Round Study<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to remain in the United States during the summer and attend summer classes at Transylvania, be sure to budget additional funds for your expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-after-you-apply\"><strong>After You Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your application and documents are received, the admissions team will review your materials carefully. If admitted, you will receive detailed information about next steps, including how to obtain your Form I-20 and apply for your F-1 visa.For visa guidance, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transy.edu\/admission\/international-student-applications\/visa-and-immigration\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Visa and Immigration page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cottage-grey-light-20-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-crimson-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-748c5ae2a647107c93b86e146ceb3e9e\" id=\"h-connect-with-us\">Connect with Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have questions? We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transylvania University Office of Admissions<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>300 N. 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We do not offer Master\u2019s or other graduate programs. How to Apply Students who are not United States citizens or permanent residents should submit the following information for undergraduate admissions consideration: Application Details Application Options If you are applying to more than one of the 500+ colleges and universities that use the Common Application, we recommend completing it. 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