Prospective Students

Graduate Admissions

International students seeking admission to a master’s degree program must complete an admission application via the online Graduate Admissions Application.

Students from international countries may be admitted to the graduate program, provided they meet certain special requirements in addition to the University and program admission requirements. International students, like other out–of–state students, are accepted only when space is available.

Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies no later than May 1 for admission the following fall semester, and October 15 for admission the following spring semester.

Note: These application deadlines are for international students residing outside the United States and requiring the issuance of immigration documents. If you are currently residing in the United States, your deadlines are the same as a domestic applicant.

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit evidence of satisfactory performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to the Office of Graduate Studies and Extended Education before application forms can be processed. A score of 550 is required for the written exam, 80 for the Internet-based score, and at least 213 for the computer–based test. Information about the TOEFL test, including test dates and locations in international countries, can be obtained from the Educational Testing Service, Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541–6151, U.S.A. Registration forms must reach Princeton at least five weeks before the test is to be taken.

The following official education documents must be filed with the Office of Graduate Studies

A completed application form.
A transcript evaluated by the World Educational Services or a NACES member institution. The transcript evaluations should be a course by course evaluation
Documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by English translations certified by a University official. Original documents must accompany the certified translations. An evaluation of the transcript by the WES or a NACES member is required.
Those under the British system of education must submit results of external examinations issued by the university administering the examinations. The college record alone is not sufficient. All educational documents must be signed and sealed by a university or college official. Handwritten documents are not acceptable.
Official record of the TOEFL score sent directly to the Office of Graduate Studies by the Educational Testing Service. After the application and supporting documents have been reviewed, the Office of Graduate Studies will notify the applicant of its action. If accepted, students must file the following information and documents with the Center for International Programs Office.

After the application and supporting documents have been reviewed, the Office of Graduate Studies will notify the applicant of its action. International students are urged to remain in their own countries until they receive notice of acceptance. The University cannot assume responsibility for the housing or welfare of international students

Upon admission, you will be sent information regarding the issuance of your visa document (I–20 or DS2019). No I–20 will be issued until the Office of Graduate Studies has received proof that your degree has been completed. Orientation and pre–arrival information will be forwarded to you after admission.

Please note: The Center for International Programs does not process applications or make admissions decisions. Students inquiring about the status of an application should contact either the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstudy@wcupa.edu (master’s degree) or the Office of Undergraduate Admission at ugadmiss@wcupa.edu (bachelor’s degree)

You are considered an international applicant if you need a visa in order to reside and study in the United States. If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee, you will be considered a domestic applicant even if you currently reside outside the U.S.