International Admissions Requirements

International applicants must submit the following documents:

Application Form: Apply online now!

1. Official Transcripts: Foreign transcript(s) must be translated into English. Transcripts must be mailed from the institution.  Scanned or emailed transcripts are not acceptable.
2. Credential Evaluation: Foreign transcript(s) must be evaluated by an accredited evaluation company. For information about credential evaluation companies, visit www.naces.org
3. Test Results/English Proficiency:
   Passing test scores are:
        a. SAT Reasoning: 950 Combined Math and Critical Reading (Dominican's SAT code is 4284.)
        b. ACT: 20 Composite
        c. TOEFL: 550 Paper, 213 Computer, or 80 IBT
        d. IELTS: 6.5 
        e. PTEA: 53
4. English proficiency requirement is also satisfied by completing Level 112 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at ELS Language Centers, or the successful completion of 24 transferable semester units or 36 transferable quarter units at an English-speaking institution. (Please note that this requirement is waived for all students who have spent one academic year in the U.S. school system.)
5. Personal Essay of 500 Words
6. Letter of Recommendation
7. Bank Statement: All international students must submit a bank statement showing sufficient funds are available to support them for one year. 2013-14 estimated cost of attendance is $63,160 USD.
8. Affidavit of Financial Support: If the bank statement is not in the student's name, the account holder must complete this form.
9. Photocopy of Passport Photo Page
   
   

Admission Deadlines

Spring Term

Priority Deadline: November 1
Regular Deadline: December 1

Fall Term

Priority Deadline: February  1
Regular Deadline: July 1

Once your application is complete, we will notify you of our admissions decision within two weeks.  A $250 tuition deposit is required after you are admitted in order to confirm your attendance and to receive Form I-20.

Got Questions?

Nichelle Passanisi
Director, Undergraduate Admissions
International Admissions Counselor
415-485-3206
nichelle.passanisi@dominican.edu