Registration: Undergraduate Non-Degree - International Citizens
Information for International Citizens
International citizens who have been issued a Permanent Resident Card or those in the United States on a visa, may be eligible for non-degree study. Certain visa types do allow for incidental study while visitors maintain their current visa status in the United States.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the Undergraduate Non-Degree Terms and Conditions, international candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Have a Permanent Resident Card or Visa
- Minimum GPA, based on highest level of education:
- High School Graduate: minimum GPA of 2.8
- Current/Former College Student: minimum GPA of 2.00 from current/most recent accredited institution attended
- College Graduate: minimum GPA of 2.0 from accredited institution that issued degree with confer date specified
- Possess necessary prerequisite coursework and/or demonstrate, prior to enrollment, minimum performance competencies required for the course
Proof of English language proficiency via one of the following options:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Applicants must score a minimum of 80 out of 120 or a 4.5 out of 6.0 (for the new score band) on the internet-based test (ibt) or a minimum of 550 on the paper-based test. SAT or ACT scores can also be submitted and will be considered as a supplement to the TOEFL. The TOEFL institution code for West Chester University is 2659. - IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)
Applicants must receive an overall IELTS score at band 6.0 or above, and minimum scores of 6.0 for speaking, listening, reading and writing are preferred. - Duolingo
Applicants must receive an overall Duolingo score of 105 or above. - Completion of ELS Level 112
WCU is proud to partner with ELS Language Centers to offer conditional admission to eligible students. Once ELS Level 112 is successfully completed, enrollment at WCU as a degree-seeking student is possible.
Required Supporting Documentation
Along with the Non-Degree Application, the student must submit the following:
- Unofficial/official transcript based upon highest level of education (all transcripts must show name of the student and logo/name of the institution):
- High School Graduate: Unofficial/official high school transcript showing minimum GPA of 2.8
- Current/Former College Student: Unofficial/official college transcript from current/most recent accredited institution showing minimum GPA of 2.00
- College Graduate: Unofficial/official college transcript from accredited institution that issued degree showing minimum GPA of 2.00 and confer date
- Proof that minimum performance competencies for the course have been met
- Copy of Permanent Resident Card or Visa and Passport