{"id":4498,"date":"2020-11-10T09:47:58","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T09:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webmanager.nicholls.edu\/international\/?page_id=139"},"modified":"2025-03-17T12:24:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T17:24:47","slug":"transfer-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/international\/transfer-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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We would like to encourage all prospective international students to submit an<\/span> online application<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, 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. <\/span><\/p>

Please take note of the application deadlines.<\/span>
Spring: October 15th
Fall: April 15th<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

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<\/span> Office of Admissions<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Transferring from a Foreign College\/University<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Complete the application and pay the $20 processing fee.<\/p>

Apply Online<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Students who have attended an institution of higher education outside of the United States must send to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ an (1) <\/strong>original official transcript from the institution<\/strong>, an (2)<\/strong>\u00a0official English translation of the transcript <\/strong>(waived for English speaking countries), and (3) <\/strong>a copy of any diploma\/certificate earned<\/strong>.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>

Students are also required to send a (4) course-by-course evaluation by a recognized credential evaluation service<\/strong>. In addition, an English translation of all course descriptions from the school\u2019s catalog of courses listed on the student\u2019s transcript of record should also be sent to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ by the student or school. All transferable international course work will be assigned a grade of either \u201cSatisfactory\u201d or \u201cUnsatisfactory.\u201d A cumulative grade point average is still calculated from the original transcript for admission purposes.<\/span><\/p>

The companies listed below are recognized by ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ and qualified to provide a course-by course evaluation of your international academic records.<\/span><\/p>

SDR Educational Consultants<\/b>
Phone:\u00a0 713-460-3525
Fax:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0713-460-5344
http:\/\/nsu.sdr.credentialconnection.com<\/a><\/p>

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.<\/b>
Phone:\u00a0 414-289-3400
Fax:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 414-289-3411
www.ece.org<\/a><\/p>

Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.<\/b>
Phone: 800-707-0979
Fax:\u00a0 979-690-6342
www.gceus.com<\/a><\/p>

Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.<\/b>
International Education Consultants<\/b>
Phone:\u00a0 305-273-1616
Fax:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 305-273-1338
www.jsilny.com<\/a><\/p>

World Education Services, Inc.
<\/b>Phone:\u00a0 212-966-6311
Fax:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 212-739-6100
http:\/\/www.wes.org<\/a><\/p>

For Nursing or Health Profession related credentials:
<\/b>CGFNS International
<\/b>Phone:\u00a0 215-222-8454
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University Level English<\/strong><\/h4>

Provide just\u00a0one<\/strong>\u00a0of the following:<\/p>
REQUIREMENT<\/th>SCORE<\/th><\/tr>
Duolingo\u00a0<\/td>100<\/td><\/tr>
ACT English*<\/td>18<\/td><\/tr>
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing*<\/td>500<\/td><\/tr>
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing**<\/td>250<\/td><\/tr>
IELTS<\/td>6.5<\/td><\/tr>
TOEFL<\/td>79<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

University Level Math<\/strong><\/h4>

Provide just\u00a0one<\/strong>\u00a0of the following:<\/p>
REQUIREMENT<\/th>SCORE<\/th><\/tr>
ACT Math*<\/td>19<\/td><\/tr>
SAT Math Section*<\/td>510<\/td><\/tr>
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics**<\/td>250<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Instructions for taking the Accuplacer<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>

*Have your SAT or ACT sent to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ directly by the testing center. (ÐÓ°É´«Ã½\u2019 SAT School Code \u2013 6221 or ÐÓ°É´«Ã½\u2019 ACT School Code \u20131580).<\/p>

**ACCUPLACER testing must be arranged through ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Admissions.<\/p>

This requirement is waived for transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of Math 101.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Fill out the following form<\/a><\/strong>, outlining your educational history.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY<\/b><\/span><\/h5>

This requirement is waived for students from a country where English is the native language,<\/strong> ex: Australia, United Kingdom, Nigeria, etc.\u00a0 OR Transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of English 101.\u00a0 Please review our English proficiency exempt countries<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>
REQUIREMENT<\/span><\/th>\u00a0MIN. SCORE<\/span><\/th><\/tr>
TOEFL<\/span><\/td>79<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
IELTS<\/span><\/td>6.5<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Duolingo<\/span><\/td>100<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
SAT Writing and Language sub-score<\/span><\/td>28<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing<\/span><\/td>500<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
ACT English<\/span><\/td>18<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing<\/span><\/td>250<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
ELS level 112<\/span><\/td>Completion<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
U.S. High School<\/span><\/td>Diploma<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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All international students must submit documentation showing sufficient financial support.<\/span><\/p>

An\u00a0(1)\u00a0<\/strong>Affidavit of Support Form<\/a> AND\u00a0(2)<\/strong>\u00a0a current statement from a bank or financial institution is needed to verify financial ability.<\/span><\/p>

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.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

Scholarship recipients may offset this amount with the value of their approved scholarship award.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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All enrolled ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ students must provide written proof of immunization.<\/strong> Please complete this proof of immunization compliance form<\/a>.<\/p>

In the case of a medical or philosophical exemption, please request an exemption on the 2nd page of the immunization form.<\/p>

Visit the Health Services Immunization<\/a> page for more information.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Important information about the US Healthcare System:<\/strong><\/p>