International Student Application
To be considered for admission to the university, all international students are required to submit the following documents:
- Online student application or Common Application.
- Official transcripts indicating graduation from the last high school attended, along with official transcripts of any college or university attended, if applicable. Transcripts from U.S. schools must be original and sent directly from the U.S. institution. Transcripts from international schools must be in their original language and accompanied by a certified English translation. For procedures to receive transfer credit see Application for the Transfer of International Credit. These documents will not be returned to the student. They will become part of the student’s official file at Lindenwood University.
- Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score. For score reporting, the Lindenwood University code is 6367.
- Required minimum TOEFL score: 61 (Internet-based)
- Required minimum IELTS score: 5.5
- Required minimum Duolingo score: 85
- Or official ACT or SAT scores; Send the scores through ACT.org (2324) or CollegeBoard.org (6367).
- Required minimum ACT score: 20
- Required minimum SAT score: 1020
Notes: (1) Students who studied and completed at least four years of rigorous academic study in any of the following countries, may be eligible for an International Test Score waiver: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Seychelles, Shetland Islands, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States (with the exception of Puerto Rico), US Virgin Islands, and Wales. Students who have completed their studies in an American or British School abroad may also be eligible for a waiver if at least four years of rigorous academic study has been completed AND if their scores meet or are above the required standard. If not eligible for the waiver, student must supply at least on standardized test score to be considered for undergraduate admission.
- Passport (clear, readable copy of the identification page).
- Affidavit of Support form: This form is to verify the information of your sponsor along with their contact information. This form also states if you are bringing dependents (spouse or children) with you while you are attending Lindenwood. This form needs to be accompanied with proof of financials. This form is for legal purposes for Lindenwood only. The form can be accessed here: Affidavit of Support | Office of Admissions and Services for International Students (lindenwood.edu)
- Proof of available finances,
- Certified Bank Statement or Letter
- Bank statement or letter verifying the total, available, liquid funds (Savings, Checking, Fixed Deposit, or Educational Savings Plan/Loan accounts)
- Be in US dollars or clearly state monetary unit
- Be in English (or accompanied by a certified English translation)
- Be from within the last 6 months
- Be certified by a bank official (needs to be stamped or signed by the bank or bank official.
Notes: (1) The minimum TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, ACT, and SAT scores listed above are requirements for admission to the university. Upon arrival, students will also undergo on-site English language testing to determine English language proficiency. Depending upon results of the testing will determine your course placement. (2) For information regarding the transfer of credit for particular coursework, go to Academic Procedures Transferring Credit.
The student application or Common Application should be completed online and all required application materials should be scanned in PDF format and upload to the application, if that is not possible, please and email the documents to internationaladmissions@lindenwood.edu.
If an international candidate wishes to transfer credit to Lindenwood from an international institution, the applicant must apply for a course-by-course evaluation one of the following credential evaluation companies.
- ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators): Official transcripts from college or university, if the degree was received from an international institution the transcripts and proof of the undergraduate diploma or degree confirmation must be submitted in the student’s native language along with an unofficial English translation. For more information about transcript evaluation, contact ECE at www.ece.org.
- WES (World Education Services): Official transcripts from college or university, if the degree was received from an international institution the transcripts and proof of the undergraduate diploma or degree confirmation must be submitted in the student’s native language along with certified English translation. For more information about transcript evaluation, contact WES at www.wes.org.
No application for the transfer of international credit will be complete until the evaluation is provided. Applicants should list Lindenwood University as the recipient of the evaluation. ECE and WES will also provide a copy of the evaluation directly to the applicant. Applicants should keep a copy of the evaluation for their records.
Notes: (1) Students must request a course-by-course evaluation (not a document-by-document evaluation) in order to transfer credit to Lindenwood for particular coursework. (2) The cost for the evaluation of international transcripts will be incurred by the applicant.
In addition to submitting the materials required for admission, international students wishing to transfer to Lindenwood from a SEVIS-sponsored school should also submit the following documents:
- Official transcripts from the college or university previously attended, sent directly to Lindenwood University.
- The SEVIS transfer process will be emailed directly to the student. Please follow the instructions listed in the email.
Note: The terms, conditions, and requirements regarding the transfer of credits to Lindenwood University for international students correspond with the criteria listed in Transfer Student Application: U.S. Citizens and Residents.
International students must arrive on the designated date prior to the start of classes each semester to move into housing. Upon arrival, international students will be required to attend a mandatory orientation session to the university and an introduction to academic programs and requirements.
Students are required to be insured while studying in the United States. Lindenwood University provides insurance through Wellfleet Insurance Company. Students can find information regarding the Student Health Insurance plan through the website. Students are automatically enrolled in the health insurance program and will be required to pay the annual premium for the health insurance.