{"id":4546,"date":"2020-11-11T21:37:18","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T21:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/international\/?page_id=4546"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:08:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T22:08:27","slug":"graduate-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nicholls.edu\/international\/graduate-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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International students interested in graduate school should submit an<\/span> online application<\/strong><\/a>, pay the application fee and send the other required 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.
Spring:\u00a0 October 15th<\/strong>
Fall:\u00a0 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><\/p>

To be considered for graduate programs at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, you must have the equivalent of a regionally accredited four-year US bachelor’s degree.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>

For more information, please visit<\/span> Graduate Studies<\/a>.<\/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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Complete the application and pay the $30 processing fee. <\/span><\/p>

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Applicants must order official transcripts from the university or college that was graduated from, and have them sent to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ admissions.<\/span><\/p>

Official transcripts\u00a0must be sent<\/strong> directly from the university you earned your degree from, and from all your previous university work.<\/span><\/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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Some graduate programs require official test scores<\/strong> (GRE, GMAT) as part of the admissions process. For detailed program requirements visit<\/span> ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Graduate Studies<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ School Code for GMAT and GRE:\u00a0 6221<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY SCORES<\/span><\/b><\/p>

This requirement is waived if the student is from a country where English is the native language, e.g.: Australia, United Kingdom, Nigeria, etc. Proof of English proficiency is also waived for international students who completed an undergraduate degree at a U.S. university.<\/span> \u00a0Please review our <\/span>English proficiency exempt countries<\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>
REQUIREMENT<\/span><\/th>SCORE<\/span><\/th><\/tr>
TOEFL<\/span><\/td>79<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
IELTS<\/span><\/td>6.5<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Duolingo<\/span><\/td>105<\/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>21<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing**<\/span><\/td>250<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
ELS level 112<\/span><\/td>Completion<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
Graduation from U.S. University<\/span><\/td>Transcripts<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

*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).<\/span><\/p>

**ACCUPLACER testing must be arranged through ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Admissions.<\/span><\/p><\/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 (1) <\/strong>Affidavit of Support Form<\/a> AND\u00a0(2)<\/strong> a 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>

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All enrolled ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ students must provide written proof of immunization, but it is not required for initial admission<\/strong>. <\/strong>\u00a0Please complete this<\/span> 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.<\/span><\/p>

Visit the<\/span> Health Services Immunization<\/a> page for more information.<\/span><\/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>

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