International Students
International students must meet the appropriate academic requirements and, in addition demonstrate proficiency in the English language through one of the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), score of 525 required
- Internet-based TOEFL minimum score of 72
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS), score of 6 required
- Duolingo English Test minimum score of 100
- Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), ACT or both, as required by Admissions Office
- Completion of ELS 112 Level or higher in the English for Academic Purposes Curriculum
All prospective international students should contact the Office of International Education at (203) 392-6756.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
There is a co-admission process between the Office of Admissions and the Office of International Education (OIE).
Applicants must submit application, all official academic records, foreign transcript evaluations, examination scores, and certificates to Admissions. One letter of recommendation is also required for new first-time freshmen applicants.
The International Student Profile Form and supporting financial documentation must be sent to the OIE. All materials for initial students must be received by May 1 for Fall semester entry, and by October 1 for Spring semester. All material for transfer students within the U.S. must be received by June 1 for Fall semester entry, by November 1 for Spring semester.
TRANSCRIPTS
All international transcripts must be evaluated by an evaluation company accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a list of these evaluation companies, go to the NACES website.