International Student Admission InformationWho qualifies as an international student?At Mount St. Mary’s College international students are defined solely on their citizenship/residency status. If a student does not hold citizenship or permanent residency in the United States, the student is deemed an international student. Who is required to take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)?All students who have not completed one of the following:
What is the TOEFL requirement?
What is considered an “OFFICIAL” transcript or test score report?All documents regarding your previous education (mark, certificates, diplomas, etc.) and test score (TOEFL, SAT) must be sent to us DIRECTLY FROM THE SCHOOL(S) YOU ATTENDED, OR TESTING AUTHORITY. Note:When requesting documents from the school you previously attended, please request additional official copies for yourself.The Mount requires all foreign transcripts to be evaluated and you will need to provide Mount St. Mary’s College with an official copy as well as the evaluation service. Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute “ACEI” is an outside evaluation service that Mount St. Mary’s College uses to evaluate foreign transcripts and determines your grade, program and/or degree equivalence. A comprehensive report is required and the student is responsible for all cost associated with the evaluation.A translation of a students foreign transcripts is also required if the documents are in a language other than English. Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. When are applications due?Mount St. Mary’s College welcomes your application and looks forward to assisting you in the admission process.Below please find our application priority deadline dates for all of our programs. It is recommended that you follow the admission requirements for the program you are interested in.You are responsible to submit all the documents required to the Office of Admission by the application deadline date in order to guarantee your application is processed and reviewed for admission.
What documents are necessary to complete my application?
Where should you send your application and documents?Applications, supporting documents and credentials should be sent to: Mount St. Mary’s College, Office of Admission How do I obtain an I-20 Form and (F-1) Student Visa?If you are not a U.S. citizen or do not have a Green Card (U.S. resident alien registration number), you will need to apply for an F-1 Student Visa in order to study in the United States. The I-20 Form is issued by the College to all admitted students once they have demonstrated their ability to financially pay the institution. The International Student Data Form (please click on the form below that corresponds with the program you are applying to) must be properly completed and endorsed by your bank with the official bank seal or stamp and submitted to the Office of Admission before we can issue your I-20 Form. If you are already studying in the United States on an F-1 Student Visa, you must complete the “transfer” section located on International Student Data Form. Once the required forms have been received, we will issue your I-20 Form with instructions on how to apply for your F-1 Student Visa.
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