International Admission

Welcome! Yookoso! Bienvenido! Willkommen!

Elms College is honored to welcome students from around the world to our attractive campus located in Massachusetts. International students bring their experiences and global perspectives to join a community of learners that prides itself in educating global citizens.

Applying for International Admission

Application Deadlines:

July 1^st for fall semester
November 15^th for spring semester

To apply for international admission, submit the following application materials by the appropriate deadline:

• Fill out the Common Application or the Elms Application.
• Submit your official high school transcript or GED/HiSet scores. High school transcripts must be accompanied by an official English translation.
• Submit your optional application items, such as your personal statement, letters of recommendation, or test scores (SAT I or ACT).
  For more information about our Test Optional Admission Policy, click here.
• Submit proof of English Proficiency: TOEFL iBT OR IELTS.
  • Admission requirement: 105 or above on the Duolingo English Test. (Fall 2022 applicants only.)
  • Admission requirement: 80 or above TOEFL iBT or 6.5 or above IELTS.
  • For admission with English as a Second Language (ESL): 45-79 TOEFL iBT or 5.5- 6.0 IELTS.

IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTATION

Applicants must also submit the following materials:

• Certified Documentation of Financial Support.
• A bank statement with U.S. dollar figures that verifies the student’s, the student’s family, and/or sponsor’s ability to pay the costs required to attend Elms College. The statement should be officially certified and signed by a bank official.
• Copy of the biographic page of your passport.

Additional next steps:

• The I-20 document will be issued by the International Programs Office (IPO) once a student has been admitted and submitted their $200 enrollment deposit.
• Once you receive the I-20 document, you should schedule a visa appointment with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate to apply for your F-1 Student Visa.
• Pay the I-901 fee and take the receipt to your visa interview with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate.
• After a successful visa interview, the F-1 Visa will be issued.
• Once you have arrived in the U.S. print a copy of your I-94.

MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

All students are required to submit medical documentation and immunization forms prior to enrolling at Elms College. For more information, visit cherryplumcreations.com/health.

Questions? We’re here to help. Meet your admission counselor.