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International Student Admission

Application Requirements

Note: See below for specific requirements regarding Freshman, Graduate and Transfer students.

Application

Submit an application with all sections completed. You can download or complete an International Admission Application online.

Official Transcripts/Credential Evaluation

Submit official transcripts from all U.S. schools, if applicable. Transcripts from previous schools attended outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by either Educational Perspectives, WES or ECE. Make sure the company will mail us the official evaluation after it is done.

Graduate program applicants with GPA under 2.75 (3.0 for certain majors) will receive conditional admission, and will need to increase their GPA to 3.33 through Lewis coursework before being fully admitted to the program.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

You must have official evidence of English proficiency, including a minimal score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 80 (Internet-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); or minimal score of 6.0 on the IELTS; or minimal level of Pre 1 on the Stepeiken.

If your previous university is located in the U.S. or in a country where English is officially spoken, evidence of English proficiency is not required. If you are coming from an ELS language center, please provide an official certificate of level 112 completed, or a letter certifying the month and year you will finish level 112.

Affidavit of Support

All International Students must provide an Affidavit of Support (Declaration and Certification of Finances Form) if there is a sponsor or scholarship, with a minimal financial support of:

• $35,770 U.S. Dollars for Undergraduate program applicants (Bachelor's)
• $24,500 U.S. Dollars for Graduate program applicants (Master's)

A form is provided with the International application. You are also encouraged to use the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services I-134 form. If the Cultural Mission will be responsible for your studies, bank statements are not required. However, you must provide an official letter with Lewis University and the student's full name on it, certifying that you are an applicant for the scholarship and will receive full tuition sponsorship after admission.

Official Bank Statement

Submit an official and recent bank statement (no more than 6 months old) from the person responsible for tuition and expenses (student or sponsor), with an explanation of whose bank account it is, and a minimal balance of:

• $35,770 U.S. Dollars for Undergraduate program applicants (Bachelor's)
• $24,500 U.S. Dollars for Graduate program applicants (Master's)

I-20 Form and SEVIS Fee

The I-20 form is received after being accepted to Lewis University. The I-20 form is needed to receive a student visa. The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is a web-based system for maintaining information on international students and exchange visitors in the United States. Before interviewing for a student visa, you must pay a $100.00 USD SEVIS fee by going to www.FMJfee.com.

ADDITIONAL FRESHMAN REQUIREMENTS:

Note: This is for applicants who have less than 12 transferable semester credit hours of college credit

SAT or ACT

An official SAT or ACT score is required for certain undergraduate majors, including: Air Traffic Control Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Dental Hygiene, Environmental Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Pre-Professional programs, Pre-Pharmacy DAP, Radiation Therapy and Vascular Ultrasound Technology.

Be prepared to mail this to us if requested. You can research more information and register for the SAT test at www.collegeboard.com or for the ACT test at www.act.org.

ADDITIONAL GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS:

Note: Applicants that have received their undergraduate degree from a college or university outside of the United States must have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree to be considered for admission.

If you are currently completing your undergraduate degree, we can provide you with a provisional admission letter until we receive your diploma.

Graduate Program Admission

Submit all documents needed from your graduate program of choice.

ADDITIONAL TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS:

Note: A transfer applicant is one who has completed at least 12 transferable semester credit hours at another university in the United States or has the equivalent of 12 semester credit hours taken at a foreign university.

Visa Documents

Submit copies of your current I-20, I-94 and visa

F-1 Transfer Clearance Form

Once accepted, an F-1 Transfer Clearance Form needs to be submitted by your current school. A form can be found within the downloadable international application or you may request it from the international admission counselor.

Application Deadline for International Admission

Fall Session (August): July 1
Spring Session (January): November 1

Acceptance and Enrolling Information

For more information regarding acceptance please review our Prearrival Information.

Academic Information

• International undergraduate students are required to maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
• International graduate students are required to maintain a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester.

All documents should be sent to:
International Student Services
One University Parkway, Unit 297
Romeoville, IL 60446
USA