International Admission

TRANSFER

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.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION

Submit an international application with all sections completed. You can download or fill out an International Admission Application online at www.lewisu.edu/admissions/application.htm.

OFFICIAL CREDENTIAL EVALUATION

Submit an official credential evaluation of all foreign colleges or universities. Send your transcripts to Educational Perspectives for an official evaluation. Go to www.edperspective.org for more information and to download the application form. Allow 4-6 weeks for your evaluation to be completed. Be sure to request the course-by-course evaluation report.

OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Submit official transcripts from all U.S. schools.

TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL)

Submit an official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). You can go to www.toefl.org to find out more information. The TOEFL may be waived based on ESL completion.

AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

All international students must provide an Affidavit of Support (Declaration and Certification of Finances Form) from all financial sponsors. The amount being sponsored should be able to cover expenses for your first academic year at Lewis University. A form is provided with the international application. You are also encouraged to use the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services I-134 form located at http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-134.htm

OFFICIAL BANK STATEMENT

Submit an official bank statement for a proof of financial resources from all sponsors showing the ability to cover expenses for your first academic year at Lewis University. The bank statement cannot be more than 6 months old.

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.

IMPORTANT NOTES

All documents should be sent to:
Office of International Admission
Lewis University
One University Parkway
Romeoville IL 60446-2200

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 go to Prearrival Information.

Academic Information
International undergraduate students are required to maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.

	International Undergraduate Admission Roberto Suarez Assistant Director Of Admission - International Lewis University One University Parkway Romeoville, Illinois 60446-2200 Office: 1 (815) 836-5567 Fax: 1 (815) 836-5002 suarezro@lewisu.edu
	International Graduate Admission Julie Nickel Assistant Director of Graduate and Adult Admission Lewis University One University Parkway Romeoville, Illinois 60446-2200 Office: 1 (815) 836-5574 Fax: 1 (815) 836-5578 nickelju@lewisu.edu

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