Admissions

International Students

All prospective international students, those who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States and who intend to enroll in a full-time course of study, are considered international applicants.
International students studying at Springfield College-Benedictine University must demonstrate English language proficiency.

Transfer or foreign exchange students in the United States must submit all official documentation showing international status.

International Students are encouraged to apply as far in advance as possible. Applications will not be considered until all required documentation is submitted.

International Student Application Procedure
The student is responsible for having all credentials sent to the College.

1. Admissions Application.
Complete all items on the international application for full-time admission to the College. Always print your complete name below your signature and underline your family name.

2. Application Fee & Tuition Deposit Fee.
Submit, with the application, a $50 (U.S. dollars) non-refundable application fee. This fee must be submitted before any action can be taken on your application. In addition, an applicant must submit a tuition deposit (U.S. dollars) to cover the total cost of tuition and fees as set for the first semester of attendance. *The tuition deposit will be refunded if the visa is denied. An applicant applying for housing must submit the non-refundable housing deposit and costs (U.S. dollars) for the first semester of attendance. Housing costs only will be refunded if the visa is denied.

3. Educational Records.
Applicants must submit official transcripts of records from all secondary (showing graduation date) and post-secondary (if applicable) schools attended. All documents in a language other than English must be accompanied by an official English translation.

4. English Proficiency.
All international students must present evidence of English competency in one or more of the following ways.

  • Provide official documentation indicating a score of 515 or above on the paper version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language
    (TOEFL) or 183 or above on the computer version.
  • A minimum composite score of 20 on the American College Test (ACT).• A minimum score range of 940-970 on the
    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The SAT test by the College Board is available in most countries outside the U.S., and can be obtained
    at the U.S. Embassies and Consular Offices; bi-national centers; or private organizations such as the Institute of International Education. When applying for the SAT outside the U.S., ask for an international
    application. Applicants in the U.S. can contact the following: SAT – College Board ATP, CN 200, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6200.

5. Financial Resources Requirement.
Complete the SCI Official Certification of Sources of Funds and Amounts form showing proof of financial support. A bank, sponsor or scholarship agency stating that the funds are available to pay tuition and living
expenses during the completion of studies at Springfield College in Illinois must complete this affidavit of financial support.

6. I-20 A/B Issuance.
Once the above procedures have been completed, the applicant has
been accepted, and the tuition deposit paid to Springfield College, an I-20 will be issued. An admission decision will not be made until all of
the above documents have been received. Additional testing may be required after the student’s file is reviewed. Additional provisions or conditions may be placed on the acceptance.

* Subject to Change

Application Deadline
All documents must be submitted by July 15 for the Fall semester.
The Fall semester begins in August.

All documents must be submitted by December 15 for the Spring semester. The Spring semester begins in January.

Helpful Information for International Student Applications

Student Visas
A visa is a stamp in your passport issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate office permitting non-U.S. citizens to enter the United States. An international student planning to study in the United States (except a Canadian National) must apply for an F-1 Student Visa in order to gain entry to the U.S. Currently, Springfield College in Illinois is only authorized to issue I-20’s for the F-1 student visa. A visa indicates the type of immigration status you will hold upon entry to the U.S., the date until which you may enter the United States and the number of entries you may make before you must apply for a new visa stamp. The length of validity of your visa does not affect how long you are allowed to stay in the
United States. The length of stay is determined by the date on your form I-94.

Springfield College in Illinois is authorized to issue The Certificate of Eligibility, Form I-20 A-B, which enables individuals to apply for the F-1 student visa at their local consulate or embassy. The form I-20 is issued after acceptance to the College. The responsibility for immigration status and a valid passport is the student’s.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
All students must demonstrate proficiency in the English language as a term of admission to the College. This may be evidenced by providing official documentation indicating a score of 515 or above on the paper version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 183 or above on the computer version.

The TOEFL/TWE Bulletin of Information and Registration form can be obtained at one of the following:

  1. U.S. Embassies and Consular Offices
  2. Fulbright Commissions
  3. Bi-national Centers and
  4. Private organizations such as the Institute of
    International Education and AMIDEAST.