International Student Admission
In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission, applicants who were educated outside of the United States
- Are required to provide scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), if English is not the applicant's first language. A minimum Internet-based score of 83, computer score of 220 or 560 paper score on the TOEFL is required
- May also be asked to have official credential evaluations completed by ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.) or other approved agency at the applicant's expense
- Are required to pay an additional $25 processing fee
International students requiring an I-20 form for the F-1 student visa must show evidence of sufficient funds to cover a full year of tuition, fees and living expenses including
- Housing costs, whether room and board in university residence halls or off-campus housing
- Medical insurance (international students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan via the Dominican University Wellness Center unless they can document existing coverage that is equal to or better than the student plan offered; visit www.dominicaninsurance.com for full details)
- Books and personal items
- Support during such times when the university is not in session
Only complete application files will be reviewed by the admission committee.
Providing incomplete or inaccurate information regarding a previous academic record on an admission application is grounds for denial of admission.
- No credentials will be returned to the applicant
- All application materials become the property of Dominican University
- Admitted students may defer their enrollment for a maximum of one year. After that, he/she must reapply
- Applicants who have withdrawn their application after it has been submitted must reapply for further consideration