International Student Information

Application Procedures

First-Year International Applicants must submit the following along with a completed Undergraduate Admissions application:

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1. Evaluated/Translated Transcript(s) - all applicants must submit certified, official, English-translated copies of all secondary course work completed, including subjects listed and marks earned, certified copies of required certificates, diplomas, and degrees, and general certification examination results with a minimum of five passes, where applicable.  Applicants are required to have their official high school transcript evaluated by WES Inc. (World Education Services, Inc.).  Please see reverse side regarding this translation service.
2. TOEFL Score Report - all non-native speakers of English must submit an official score report from TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).  For consideration, applicants must score a minimum of 80 on the internet test or a minimum of a 550 on the written test or a minimum of a 213 on the computer based exam.  SAT or ACT scores can also be submitted and will be considered as a supplement to the TOEFL. 

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Transfer Applicants (anyone who attended any post-secondary institution) must submit the following along with a completed Undergraduate Admissions application:

Application Deadline

Please Note: International students are required to submit their application and all supporting documents to the Office of Admissions six months prior to anticipated semester of enrollment. 

Application Fee

Candidates for admissions must submit the $35 application fee with their admissions materials.  This fee is not waived.

Financial Aid

We sincerely regret that West Chester University does not have the resources required to offer financial aid to students from other countries.

Important Information for Transcript Evaluations

We request that all academic credentials be evaluated through World Education Services, Inc.

You may contact them directly at:

World Education Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 745 Old Chelsea Station

New York, NY 10113-0745

Toll Free: 1-800-937-3895

Website: www.wes.org

West Chester University requires that you request a “course by course” equivalency summary and have the evaluation mailed directly from World Education Services, Inc to the following address:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

West Chester University

100 West Rosedale Avenue

West Chester, PA 19383

Please note: It is your responsibility to contact World Education Services and request a “course by course” evaluation of your transcript, as well as to pay for the translation services.  Applications will not be considered without these credentials.

Additional Information for International Students

Center for International Programs - West Chester University

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Center for International Programs seeks to develop, serve and support international education at West Chester University.  In addition to dealing with practical necessities of foreign students (such as immigration, orientation, housing, personal and academic counseling), this office attempts to promote increased regional and global understanding through a variety of endeavors in the University and the community which it serves.

Angela Howard

Assistant Director of International Studies

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

McKelvie Hall

102 W. Rosedale Avenue

West Chester, PA  19383

ahoward@wcupa.edu

610-436-3515