International Applicants

Applicants for Graduate International Study must submit the following:

  • Completed Application Form [pdf] or Online Application. The application must be signed and dated and all required information must accompany the application when it is submitted.
  • Non-refundable application fee of US $30 payable to St. John Fisher College
  • Course by course credit evaluation for their college transcripts from an approved international transcript evaluation service such as World Education Services
  • Results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if a student's first language is not English. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) for graduate study. For the Internet-based test, an applicant will need to score at least an 80, with the minimum section requirements of 20 in reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Note: Foreign students who have received their undergraduate degrees from institutions in the United States are exempt from the TOEFL.
  • Required test scores for specific Graduate Programs (GRE or GMAT)
  • Submission of Personal Goals Statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A current résumé

Once the items above have been received, an admissions decision can be made.

Additional items required for Accepted International Applicants:

  • Non-refundable enrollment deposit of US $500 payable to St. John Fisher College
  • Accepted international applicants must complete and submit documents certifying availability of adequate financial resources to cover a minimum of one year's financial expenses, which include tuition, room & board, fees, books, and miscellaneous expenses.
  • Upon acceptance, international applicants will receive additional information regarding these specific documentation requirements.

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