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 must be available for consideration by admissions 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.

• English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose education was completed outside of the United States must demonstrate proof of English Language Proficiency with 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.
• Completion of a college degree from an accredited institution where English is the primary language of course instruction.
• U.S. citizens and permanent residents that have been working in the U.S. may be excluded from English Language Proficiency requirements with documentation from employer and/or other supporting documents.
• Applicant is transferring from an institution with which the College has an established articulation or partnership agreement that includes provisions for exceptions.

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.