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International Students

Welcome, International Students

International students bring unique contributions to our SVC community. We aim to provide an educational experience that fosters intellectual, social, spiritual, and cultural growth. The Office of Global & Community Engagement is here to support international students at their “home away from home,” and it is our privilege to serve them.

 

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Office of Global and Community Engagement

The Office of Global and Community Engagement is your go-to resource for international students, offering support in various areas including travel, immigration and legal support, cultural support, employment and more.
Learn more about International Student Support

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International Undergraduate Application Requirements and Process

Please read about the requirements and process for applying to Saint Vincent College as an International student. If you have any questions concerning the process, please contact someone on our admission team at admission@stvincent.edu.

Saint Vincent General Application Requirements

  • Completed and signed Application for Admission
  • Official secondary school transcript or academic record: Must be translated into English with a grading scale included and electronically submitted to admission@stvincent.edu.
  • Essay or writing sample (in English, approx. 2 pages long on a topic of your choice)
  • Copy of passport photo page: To confirm citizenship.

English Proficiency Minimum Exam Scores

Financial Documentation

  • Supplemental Application Form with certificate of financial responsibility: This form and financial information are required for the issuance of immigration documents and must be submitted and approved by the Dean of Admission prior to application review or offer of admission.

 

International Transfer or Graduate Student Application Requirements and Process

Transfer students:

In addition to the items listed under International Undergraduate Application Requirements, international students seeking transfer to Saint Vincent from another university must submit the following:

  • Official university transcript from all previously attended institutions (This must be translated into English with a grading scale included). Please request that these be electronically sent to Saint Vincent College at admission@stvincent.edu
  • Completed Dean of Students Reference Form from the most recent institution attended.

For more details see the transfer page.

Graduate Applicants: International students looking to apply to graduate programs should review the additional requirements on the graduate requirements page for specific graduate programs.

 

Essential Information for International Students

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    See Cost of Attendance

    Learn about the average costs for a student earning a degree from Saint Vincent College.

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    Learn about Health Insurance

    To ensure international students have access to medical and mental health care, they will be automatically enrolled in SVC’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

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    Meet the Admissions Team

    If you need help navigating the application and admission process, we are here to help. Our admission experts are just an email or phone call away.

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