Admission on a F-1 Student Visa

Individuals seeking admission to Walsh College on an F-1 Student Visa must submit an application for admission and meet the general admission requirements for bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree programs. In addition, international and domestic student applicants whose education was completed outside of the United States must provide the following to be admissible:

• An official international transcript evaluation by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved agency.

• Provide the required F1 International Student Packet documents including official statements of financial support through personal or sponsored funds.

• Have maintained good standing of their previous F-1 status (applicable to transfer students) according to United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) regulations.

• All application materials mustbe available for consideration by the international student advisor/DSO at least eight weeks prior to the first date of the semester for which the applicant is seeking admission. Only upon full admission to Walsh College will an I-20 be issued. All student visa holders are required to maintain full-time standing as defined in the Student Enrollment Classification section and pursue their designated program of study.

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral level applicants whose education was completed outside of the United States must demonstrate proof of English Language Proficiency by submitting one of the following:

  • Duolingo English score of 110; or

• IELTS score of 6.5; or

  • MELAB score of 80; or

  • MET score of 64; or

  • PTE A score of 53; or

  • TOEFL score of 79-80 (internet-based) or 550 written; or

  • Successful completion of Level 112 from ELS Language Centers; or

  • Successful completion of highest level of ESL program from an accredited U.S. institution; or

  • Successful completion of an English composition course from an accredited U.S. institution; or

  • Completion of a college degree from an accredited U.S. institution.

• International partnership programs may have different admission requirements specific to the program.

Upon Admission to Walsh College, students attending on a F-1 student visa are required to:

• Ensure requirements are met to maintain compliance with F-1 student visa requirements.

• Purchase health insurance through Walsh College or provide proof of personal coverage.

• Arrange for their own living accommodations and transportation to and from locations. Walsh College does not offer residential facilities or transportation to classes.