SWOSU Undergraduate International Admissions
- Complete the online application
- Upload all required documents to your SWOSU Admission Portal
- Pay the $100 international application fee (non-refundable)
- Waivers are not available
- After submitting, check your email for payment instructions
- Policy effective July 1, 2023
Documents Required for International Applicants:
Academic Documents
- High School Transcript (translated into English)
- English Proficiency Score: TOEFL English Language Test | Globally Accepted IELTS | Test Takers
- IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, PTE Academic 44, or iTEP Academic 3.5
- If below minimum, apply for ESL at The Language Company Center
- Slightly below minimum (TOEFL ≥48, IELTS ≥5.0, PTE ≥36, iTEP ≥3.0)? Complete 12 weeks at TLC (≥2/3 advanced-level instruction)
*Special WAEC Requirement for students from Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, or Sierra Leone
- Provide WAEC Scratch Card info (exam type, exam number, candidate number, year, card serial number, PIN)
Identification & Immigration Documents:
- Copy of Passport Photograph Page
Financial Documents
- Undergraduate Certification of Financial Resources Form – signed by sponsor
- Current Bank Statement showing 3–6 months of transaction history in sponsor’s name
- Must be within 1 month of application and no more than 12 months before program start
Academic Documents
- Official Transcripts from all U.S. colleges attended
- If you have 24+ U.S. credit hours, high school transcripts and English test scores not required
- English Proficiency Score: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 61, PTE Academic 44, or iTEP Academic 3.5
Identification & Immigration Documents
- Copy of Passport Photograph Page and Visa Page
- Current I-20 and I-94 (if currently attending a U.S. university)
Financial Documents
- Undergraduate Certification of Financial Resources Form – signed by sponsor
- Current Bank Statement showing 3–6 months of transactions in sponsor’s name
- Must be within 1 month of application and no more than 12 months before program start
Transfer Credit Evaluations (Outside the U.S.)
If you completed coursework outside the U.S., submit course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service (e.g., WES, ECE, Spantran, IEE)
Important Notes:
Some SWOSU programs are mostly online; students in these programs may not be eligible for an I-20. Contact international@swosu.edu if unsure before applying.
