Foreign Exchange Student Requirements

ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
FOR EXCHANGE
PROGRAMS
FROM DIFFERENT
UNIVERSITIES

GOSHEN COLLEGE
International Students are admitted to the Goshen College and study
away from home. They have students coming from Brazil, India, China,
Korea and England, to name some.
The college is accepting applicants from around the world. They take a
holistic approach in their admissions decision. Students must submit
proper documentation of their learning differences to the writing center of
the college for accommodation.
For further inquiries, applicants may contact Brook Hostetter at (574)
535-7527.

REQUIREMENTS
Signed Certificate of Financial Responsibility, and
then pay the $200 enrollment fee
Letters of support
Bank statements
Visa
Complete application through the common application,
GC online application
Fee for the application is waived for international
students.
Submission of transcripts to the World Education
Services or INCRED International Credential
Evaluations
Submission of the TOEFL/IELTS examinations reports
ACT/SAT scores can be submitted, not required.
DEADLINES
June 1 - submission of applications
July 1- completed applications with supporting
documents
October 1 – application submission
November 1 – completed application with
supporting documents

MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE
Applications to the Middlebury College should be filed through the
Common Application of the school or through the Coalition application.
However, take note that the mid-year report forms and transcript request
forms provided may not be all pertaining to international education
systems.
In this case, candidates must ask their school administrators to submit or
forward needed standardized tests, transcripts and recommendations to
the admission office.

The ACT or SAT standardized tests results must be submitted. If the
applicant isn’t a native English speaker, they’re required to submit test
scores of proficiency exams. The school will consider TOEFL results.
In addition to that, they can also consider exam results from a number of
other assessments, including IELTS, ACT, SAT, MELAB or CPE, and the
“Pearson Test of English Academic. Finally, they will also accept
predicted grades in IB English A courses. Applicants must also complete
the interviews.
FEES
Tuition - $52,080
Student Activity Fee - $416
Room & Board - $14,968
*Students may also apply for financial aid.
The school also has schools abroad including in Brazil, China, Chile,
India, Japan and Spain and in more than 40 universities worldwide. It
also has exchanges in East Anglia, Norwich as well as in the University of
Nottingham. Affiliated programs are also available.

ST. OLAF COLLEGE
Popular majors in the schools include economics, sociology, political
science and anthropology. International applicants are invited to work
with the Piper Center for Vocation and Career for student and faculty
internships and research projects.
Students may apply for the Early Decision, which application deadlines
are either November 15 or January 8, or in the Regular Decision, which is
on January 15.

REQUIREMENTS
Students must have completed high school education or any national
exams for university admission in native countries. You may also
check out the complete requirements on their official site.
Test scores, minimum for TOEFL, 90; IELTS, 6.5
F-1, J-1 for international students
SAT I/ACT must be taken no later than January; results must be
mailed to St. Olaf.
Transcripts, Marksheets or Gradesheets (Transcripts must in the
language of instruction; should contain legible stamp or seal of the
school)
In order to be eligible for the applications, students must comply with all
these requirements. They must also submit the application documents
on or before the deadline. The school’s official page has a complete
timeline of submissions.

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
The university makes lasting connections at their partner universities
globally. They recognize that learning must extend beyond the
classrooms at the U of A. Their students interview refugees in India or
study economic or arts at their University of Arkansas Rome Center.
They accept students from Bolivia, Vietnam, Australia, and Zambia and
everywhere in the world. They have more than 1,500 students coming
from 112 countries.
International students will be picked and nominated by their affiliated
universities from around the world.

REQUIREMENTS
Scan of national ID or passport, if still processing passport
Filled up application form through their online portal
All documents should be electronically submitted; the original
documents or the hard copy applications are not accepted.
In order to be eligible for the applications, students must comply with all
these requirements. They must also submit the application documents
on or before the deadline. The school’s official page has a complete
timeline of submissions.
DEADLINES
Nomination deadline - March 15
Application deadline - April 15
Nomination deadline - September 15
Application deadline - October 15
Complete the online application. You can complete paying the
application fee using a credit card. When your application is submitted
successfully, you will receive the message, “Thank you for submitting an
application for admission to the University of Arkansas." Send an email
to iao@uark.edu to learn about your application’s status.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
The school accepts students from abroad; in fact, they have more than
2000 students from 107 countries. You must complete the application
process on or before the deadline for consideration. Applicants may also
apply through the Common Application.
All the application documents should be submitted at the same time. For
supporting materials, they can be sent or mail by FedEx to the Office of
Admissions.
Sometimes ACT English or SAT reading test scores may be used in
meeting the EP or English proficiency.

REQUIREMENTS
Non-refundable fee $60
English language proficiency exam results - IELTS or TOEFL
Transcripts or academic records
Diplomas and academic certificates
Copy of current visa for visa status or passport
At least 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
Completed Intensive English Program
TOEFL Internet-Based = 61
IELTS = 6.0
TOEFL Paper-Based = 500
DEADLINES
Fall semester – application deadline, June 1; document submission
deadline, July 1
Spring semester –October 1 for the application; November 1 for
academic documents
Summer semester – February 15 for applications; April 1 for academic
documents
Email InternationalAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu for additional questions.
Students looking to become a part of their programs must submit their
applications within these dates. Late submissions will not be
considered.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
The university programs draw exceptional students from all corners of the
world and most backgrounds. To become a part of their international
student community, one must complete the application and submit the
documents on time. They may visit the Office of Undergraduate
Admissions for the complete information, such as the financial aid
available for international students.
For graduate applicants, they should check with their academic
departments. International applicants may also read more from U
Admissions. The Need-Blind policy applies to all applicants for the school.

REQUIREMENTS
Tests –both Projected and Final results if graduating from a school
with a final exam, such as French Baccalaureat, German Abitaur or
Cambridge Pre-U, to name some. Must be submitted in the
“Secondary School Report” from teacher, college counsellor or
head of school
Letter of intent if applying for scholarship or financial aid
Non-US citizen or permanent citizen – complete immigration
questionnaire with supporting documents
F-1 or J-1 student visa
Statement of finance to admitted students
Application fee
Essay or personal statement
Application for admission
CV or resume
Letters of recommendation
Writing samples for communication program international
applicants
IELTS or TOEFL scores
Official transcripts

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
The UW is one of the premier universities in the world. If you think that
you have what it takes to be accepted into one of their programs, check
out the following for what you need to know about applications. They are
looking for international applicants with a diverse background, more than
standardized tests and GPAs. They’re seeking for applicants that can add
to their community.
For further inquiries, students may proceed to the websites of UW
Graduate School and the UW. For further details on the application
process, applicants may contact the student services at (206) 543-7834
or email edinfo@uw.edu.

REQUIREMENTS
Academic transcripts
English proficiency, TOEFL or IELTS
ACT or SAT optionally
Students with SPM, O-Level or GCSE exams must submit official
exam certificate, deadline November 15. Students who came from
Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Canada are exempt
from English proficiency requirement.
At least four years of an equivalent US bachelor's degree
GRE and TOEFL scores
$85 application fee
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