Graduate Quarter Student Application: International Students
To be considered for admission to the University, an international applicant's file must include the following documents:
- International Student Application– submitted along with a non-refundable $100 application fee.
- A current résumé.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- An affidavit of Support– in the form of an official document or statement from a bank verifying the amount of personal/family funds, in U.S. dollars, available for tuition (personal cost) and educational expenses (books, insurance). All documents must be in English.
- Official Transcripts– presented in their original language and accompanied by a certified English translation. These documents will not be returned to the student. They will become part of the student’s official file at Lindenwood University. The cost for the evaluation of the transcript will be incurred by the applicant. However, once the applicant obtains a visa and arrives at Lindenwood University-Belleville, the cost of the evaluation will be refunded up to $116, provided that the applicant brings the receipt for the evaluation service. Provisional admission to the University may be granted by the Dean of Admissions on the basis of facsimile copies of diploma equivalents and/or other university transcripts.
- An official TOEFL or IELTS score. Required minimum TOEFL scores: 577 (paper-based exam), 233 (computer based exam), 91 (Internet-based exam). Required minimum IELTS score: 6.5. For score reporting, the Lindenwood University-Belleville code is 2848.
- If transfer credit is requested from an international institution, students should should submit, along with all documentation required for admission, a certified translation of course descriptions of foreign credits earned from their previous institution. Note: Students must request a course-by-course evaluation (not a document-by-document evaluation) in order to transfer credit to Lindenwood University-Belleville for particular coursework.
- If an international student applicant is transferring from another university within the United States, the student must forward the SEVIS transfer eligibility form along with the letter of acceptance from Lindenwood University-Belleville to the appropriate official at the school previously attended.
- Housing Application– submitted along with a $300 housing deposit made payable to Lindenwood University-Belleville. Campus housing will be assigned upon receipt of the housing application and deposit. Students should include an email address on their housing form.
- Personal Statement– an essay describing the applicant’s professional experience or philosophy and a description of the applicant’s decision to attend a graduate program that includes his/her personal or professional goals upon completion of the program.
- A clear, readable copy of the identification page of the applicant's passport.
- Interview with the program director.
- Additional requirements, such as a portfolio or a writing sample, as required by various programs.