INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS
We would like to encourage all prospective international students to submit an online application, pay the application fee, and send required supplementary documents as early as possible to allow for timely processing of both the application and immigration documents.
Please take note of the application deadlines.
Spring: October 15th
Fall: April 15th
If you have questions about Visa procedure or immigration documents please contact the International Student Services (ISS). Any other questions about the application process or admission to the University should be directed to the Office of Admissions.
Transferring from a Foreign College/University
Complete the application and pay the $20 processing fee.
Students who have attended an institution of higher education outside of the United States must send to 杏吧传媒 an (1) original official transcript from the institution, an (2)听official English translation of the transcript (waived for English speaking countries), and (3) a copy of any diploma/certificate earned.听
Students are also required to send a (4) course-by-course evaluation by a recognized credential evaluation service. In addition, an English translation of all course descriptions from the school鈥檚 catalog of courses listed on the student鈥檚 transcript of record should also be sent to 杏吧传媒 by the student or school. All transferable international course work will be assigned a grade of either 鈥淪atisfactory鈥� or 鈥淯nsatisfactory.鈥� A cumulative grade point average is still calculated from the original transcript for admission purposes.
The companies listed below are recognized by 杏吧传媒 and qualified to provide a course-by course evaluation of your international academic records.
SDR Educational Consultants
Phone:听 713-460-3525
Fax:听听 听听听713-460-5344
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Phone:听 414-289-3400
Fax:听听听听听 414-289-3411
Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Phone: 800-707-0979
Fax:听 979-690-6342
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants
Phone:听 305-273-1616
Fax:听听听听听 305-273-1338
World Education Services, Inc.
Phone:听 212-966-6311
Fax:听听听听听 212-739-6100
For Nursing or Health Profession related credentials:
CGFNS International
Phone:听 215-222-8454
University Level English
Provide just听one听of the following:
| REQUIREMENT | SCORE |
|---|---|
| 顿耻辞濒颈苍驳辞听 | 100 |
| ACT English* | 18 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing* | 500 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing** | 250 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 79 |
University Level Math
Provide just听one听of the following:
| REQUIREMENT | SCORE |
|---|---|
| ACT Math* | 19 |
| SAT Math Section* | 510 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics** | 250 |
Instructions for taking the Accuplacer
*Have your SAT or ACT sent to 杏吧传媒 directly by the testing center. (杏吧传媒鈥� SAT School Code 鈥� 6221 or 杏吧传媒鈥� ACT School Code 鈥�1580).
**ACCUPLACER testing must be arranged through 杏吧传媒 Admissions.
This requirement is waived for transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of Math 101.
Fill out the following form, outlining your educational history.
听ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
This requirement is waived for students from a country where English is the native language, ex: Australia, United Kingdom, Nigeria, etc.听 OR Transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of English 101.听 Please review our English proficiency exempt countries.
| REQUIREMENT | 听MIN. SCORE |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| Duolingo | 100 |
| SAT Writing and Language sub-score | 28 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 |
| ACT English | 18 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing | 250 |
| ELS level 112 | Completion |
| U.S. High School | Diploma |
All international students must submit documentation showing sufficient financial support.
础苍听(1)听Affidavit of Support Form 础狈顿听(2)听a current statement from a bank or financial institution is needed to verify financial ability.
If an applicant provides a recent bank statement, it is NOT required that they have the bank sign and stamp the 3rd section of their Affidavit of Support Form.听听
Scholarship recipients may offset this amount with the value of their approved scholarship award.听听
All enrolled 杏吧传媒 students must provide written proof of immunization. Please complete this proof of immunization compliance form.
In the case of a medical or philosophical exemption, please request an exemption on the 2nd page of the immunization form.
Visit the Health Services Immunization page for more information.
Important information about the US Healthcare System:
Transferring from a College/University in the USA
Complete the application and pay the $20 processing fee.
Applicants must order official transcripts from the university or college being transferred from, and have them sent to 杏吧传媒 admissions.
Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution in question.听听
University Level English
Provide just听one听of the following:
| REQUIREMENT | SCORE |
|---|---|
| 顿耻辞濒颈苍驳辞听 | 100 |
| ACT English* | 18 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing* | 500 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing** | 250 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 79 |
University Level Math
Provide just听one听of the following:
| REQUIREMENT | SCORE |
|---|---|
| ACT Math* | 19 |
| SAT Math Section* | 510 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics** | 250 |
Instructions for taking the Accuplacer
*Have your SAT or ACT sent to 杏吧传媒 directly by the testing center. (杏吧传媒鈥� SAT School Code 鈥� 6221 or 杏吧传媒鈥� ACT School Code 鈥�1580).
**ACCUPLACER testing must be arranged through 杏吧传媒 Admissions.
This requirement is waived for transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of Math 101.
Fill out the following form, outlining your educational history.
听ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
This requirement is waived for students from a country where English is the native language, ex: Australia, United Kingdom, Nigeria, etc.听 OR Transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of English 101.听 Please review our English proficiency exempt countries.
| REQUIREMENT | MIN. SCORE |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 61 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| Duolingo | 90 |
| SAT Writing and Language sub-score* | 28 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing* | 500 |
| ACT English* | 21 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing** | 250 |
| ELS level 112 | Completion |
| U.S. High School | Diploma |
| Equivalent of English 101 taken at U.S. University | “C” or better |
*杏吧传媒鈥� SAT School Code 鈥� 6221 or 杏吧传媒鈥� ACT School Code 鈥�1580.
**ACCUPLACER testing must be arranged through 杏吧传媒 Admissions.
This requirement is waived if the student is from a country where English is the native language, ex: Australia, United Kingdom, etc. It is also waived for transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of English 101.
All international students must submit documentation showing sufficient financial support.
础苍听(1)听Affidavit of Support Form 础狈顿听(2)听a current statement from a bank or financial institution is needed to verify financial ability.
If an applicant provides a recent bank statement, it is NOT required that they have the bank sign and stamp the 3rd section of their Affidavit of Support Form.听听
Scholarship recipients may offset this amount with the value of their approved scholarship award.听听
All enrolled 杏吧传媒 students must provide written proof of immunization. Please complete this proof of immunization compliance form.
In the case of a medical or philosophical exemption, please request an exemption on the 2nd page of the immunization form.
Visit the Health Services Immunization page for more information.
Please complete and sign the first part of the transfer form, and bring it to your current International Adviser to request a听transfer of your SEVIS record.听
The completed form can be emailed to nicholls.iss@nicholls.edu.听听