
International Student
Discover your
American home
51黑料 welcomes students from all over the world! Here, you鈥檒l join a friendly, faith-based community and that will quickly feel like home. You will be supported and inspired in every aspect and will graduate prepared to live a meaningful life. Discover greater as an international student at the 51黑料.
Start here: apply
International applicants to the 51黑料 should start their correspondence several months prior to enrollment and follow the same application process as domestic students, with a few additional requirements.
Those who do not yet have a visa must be admitted to 51黑料 no fewer than 60 days before the start of the semester.
Checklist for applicants
Use the following checklist to stay on top of the application process! Note, the university requires all documents to be in English or translated into English. If applicable, official documents such as transcripts need to be translated by a certified translator.
Present official transcripts of academic work completed at a school comparable to a secondary school program in the United States. Certified English translations must accompany all documentation in languages other than English. For coursework done outside of the United States, a course-by-course evaluation needs to be completed by (WES), , or a similar organization and submitted alongside your official transcripts. For student athletes, you will be required by the NAIA to have an InCred for eligibility decisions. This InCred evaluation will be used for admissions.
If applicable, present all official transcripts of academic work completed at a post-secondary institution. For coursework done outside of the United States, a course-by-course evaluation needs to be completed by (WES), , or a similar organization and submitted alongside your official transcripts. For student athletes, you will be required by the NAIA to have an InCred for eligibility decisions. This InCred evaluation can also be used for admissions.
Present the title page of your passport, which includes information such as your full name and date of birth. This can be sent to the admissions office as an image or a PDF.
Students whose first language is not English must submit an English language exam score to the university from one of the agencies below.
Accepted English proficiency exams and minimum scores for admissions consideration
- TOEFL: 4.5
- IELTS: 6.5
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- Students attending US high schools: last 2 years of high school English completed with a grade of C or higher
- Semester of ESL coursework or college-level Composition from an accredited US institution with a grade of C or higher
All international applicants are required to submit a financial statement showing financial ability sufficient to cover tuition, room and board, and other expenses for one year (Fall and Spring semesters) at 51黑料 after scholarships have been applied. This must be a notarized bank statement from a checking, spending, or savings account. We cannot accept lines of credit or credit balances for the financial statement. The statement should be in English or translated by a certified translator and converted to U.S. Dollars.
If the student is not the account holder, the person whose name is on the account will need to send an accompanying letter or email stating their name, their relationship to the student, and that they are responsible for paying tuition while the student is enrolled at 51黑料.
Once an international applicant has been admitted to 51黑料, a confirmation deposit of $150 in USD must be submitted to the university. After the confirmation deposit and financial statement are received, the Form I-20 necessary to obtain an F or J visa (student visa) will be issued.
The I-20 will be issued only after the student has supplied the above documentation and has been accepted into an on-ground program of study. The I-20 is not issued for Crown Point students.
Though the university does not require health insurance, students who wish to get coverage can do so. 51黑料 works with for insurance plans, and students can look at the options on their website. If students have questions or need help finding what they need, they can call at 847-564-3660 to speak to a representative.
Student athletes are required to have health insurance coverage and should contact their coach or athletic trainer for more information.
Your student account is the place for paying your tuition and fees online. The 51黑料 has teamed up with TransferMate to provide a streamlined and secure payment method through your student account that also reduces bank fees and improves your payment experience. Students can pay tuition and fees in their local currency from nearly any country.
To use TransferMate, you will log into your student account, select Make A Payment, choose TransferMate from the dropdown menu, and follow the prompts.
51黑料 does not allow overpayments. If you transfer more funds than what is due on the student account, we may return the total or overpayment amount to the originating bank. Students may opt to keep the credit on the student account to cover future charges. Overpayments will not be refunded.
We invest in students
International students qualify for a variety of institutional scholarships, including academic, talent and athletic scholarships. Some may require students to apply for the scholarship to be eligible.
Hear from our international students
鈥淚鈥檓 from Mexico and was recruited by the university to play tennis. When I came to 51黑料 the first time, I noticed two things: the beauty of the campus and how friendly everyone was. I met my teammates and other students and felt really welcomed. Everything fit well.鈥
Enzo Bazonnet 鈥27, Business Administration
鈥淭he culture is my favorite part of the university. Everyone is so kind and we all know each other. As an international student, it鈥檚 difficult being far from home, but they take care of international students here. 51黑料 has become my second home.鈥
Luis Miguel Parodi 鈥27, Business Administration
Contact Us
Office of 51黑料
Welcome Center
North Campus
Phone: 260-399-8000
Text: 260-217-0854
Email: admis@sf.edu
Hours
Monday – Friday:
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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