International Student Application Procedures

Concordia University accepts International Students on F-1 Visas only.

In order to be admitted to Concordia University, an international student must apply for admission. 

Freshmen Students:

One who has not attended an institution of higher education for at least one year must submit the following:

• An Application for Undergraduate Admission with a non-refundable application fee.
• A Certification of Finances, indicating the financial sources for the expense of attending the University.
  (A demonstrated ability to meet the expenses of university fees, tuition, room and board, transportation and personal expenses.)
• If English is NOT your native language, submit scores on ONE of the following tests:
• Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum Scores: 500 on paper or 173 on computer.
• An equated score of 70 or better on the Michigan Test
• Completion of Level 112 at an English Language School (ELS)
• An Official high school transcript written in English and evaluated by an outside agency for American equivalent.
• Two letters of recommendation.

Transfer Students:

One who has attended an institution of higher learning for one year or more must submit the following:

• An Application of Undergraduate Admission with a non-refundable application fee.
• A Certification of Finances, indicating the financial sources for the expense of attending the University.                                                                              
  (A demonstrated ability to meet the expenses of university fees, tuition, room and board, transportation and personal expenses.)
• If English is NOT your native language, submit scores on ONE of the following tests:                                                                                                        
  A. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum Scores: 500   on paper or 173 on computer.
  B. An equated score of 70 or better on the Michigan Test.
  C. Completion of Level 112 at an English Language School (ELS).
• Official transcripts from each previous college/university or educational institution attended since graduating from high school.  These transcripts must be in English and evaluated by an outside agency for American Equivalent.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• If you are currently enrolled in an American college or university (NOT including ELS Language Center), a transfer release form must be submitted.

Enrollment

• International students who are admitted to Concordia University, St. Paul MUST have an F-1 Visa status prior to starting classes.
• An I-20 will not be issued unless a deposit equivalent to first semester tuition is received.
• International students MUST provide a copy of their Passport, Visa Stamp and I-94 upon arrival to the University.
• Deadlines for Admission are:

July 1 - Fall Semester

November 1- Spring Semester

International students will not be admitted for Summer School.

All international students must submit health and immunization records as required by law and all international students must carry health insurance that will cover them for medical services in the USA.

The primary contact for the International Students is Toni Squires, Director of BEAR Center,(651) 641-8232, at AD 124, who will assist all international students with I-20's, work permits, employment issues and program extensions.

Upon arriving here at Concordia University, all international students are encouraged to get in contact with Dr. Cheryl Chatman, Executive Vice President and Dean of Diversity, (651)603-6151, AD251, who is available to assist in adjusting to a new culture.