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Persons who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens must apply using the international student application and follow the same procedures outlined for other applicants and, in addition, submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Test scores should be sent directly from the Educational Testing Service, Princeton, N.J. International students should apply early so that information necessary for the preparation of their visas can be secured and processed. A statement of financial resources is required. Application deadline for fall admission is March 1. Admission of international students to the spring semester is limited to students already physically present in the United States; the deadline for application is November 15.
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International Student Undergraduate Application Instructions
International Student Financial Disclosure Form
Promises to Provide Room and Board Form
Statement of Costs and Financial Assistance
Summary of Educational Experiences
Admission RequirementsAcademic Transcripts:
A certified (official) copy of all educational credentials (transcripts) from any secondary or post secondary institutions must be submitted. If non-English, a certified literal translation must be submitted with all documents.
TOEFL:
All non-native speakers of English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Education Testing Service. A minimum score of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer version), or 79-80 (internet based) is required for admission to East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.
Educational Credential Evaluation:
All students who apply for admission to the University with transcripts from a foreign secondary or post-secondary educational institution will be required to submit an official educational credential evaluation. We recommend the company World Education Services, Inc. (WES) for this service. You can download a WES Application on the International Student webpage or you can contact WES directly at www.wes.org.
When to Apply
Application materials, certified (official) transcripts, TOEFL test scores, Financial Disclosure Forms must be received by November 1, for spring admission and March 1, for fall admission.
Admission to the spring semester (which begins in January) is limited to those international students who are already in the United States. If you are applying from abroad you must apply for the Fall semester (which begins in September).
How to Apply:
To apply for admission, submit the following documents:
- $50.00 (Fifty dollars U.S.) processing fee - check or money order drawn on a U.S. Bank made payable to East Stroudsburg University.
- Complete International Student paper application application.
- Certified copies, with certified literal translations, of all secondary and post secondary academic credentials.
- Official TOEFL test scores - forwarded directly to ESU from the Educational Testing Service. (If required)
- Completed Educational Credential Evaluation from WES.
- Completed Financial Disclosure Forms.
- Completed Summary of Educational Experiences form.
- Completed Promise to Provide Room and Board form if anyone will be providing room and board for you while a student at ESU. Note: The university does not have housing for families. If you plan to bring your spouse and/or children, you should plan to live off-campus.
- If you are already in the United States, you must send a copy of all printed sides of the current I-20 or DS-2019.
- Mail all application materials and supporting documents to Office of Admission, International Undergraduate Admission, 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg PA 18301 USA. All materials must be received by the established deadlines.
You must apply as a "Freshman" if you have never attended a post-secondary institution. You must apply as a "Transfer" if you have attended a post-secondary institution. You must apply as a "Returning" student if you previously attended East Stroudsburg University. (If you plan to enter East Stroudsburg University for a graduate degree program at this time, do not complete this application. Contact the School of Graduate Studies for the appropriate application materials).
Limited financial assistance is available on a financial need basis. Details are available here.
Applicants will be notified of our decision in writing. (Spring applicants will be notified during the month of December; Fall applicants will be notified by May.) Those who are offered admission will be provided with an Application for Student (F-1) Status [Form I-20] along with instructions regarding entry into the U.S., change of status (if necessary), and new student orientation (fall semester only).
Click here to go to the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recently launched website, which is devoted to the promotion of U.S. higher education. It provides information about studying in the United States to prospective students living in other nations, and helps them make the connections they need to be successful in their quest for further education. The site includes links to every EducationUSA educational advising center around the world.
SEVIS - Student and Exchange Visitor Information System
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