International Admissions Requirements

International Admissions

Type Of Applicant

Admissions requirements for International students vary according to what type of applicant you are. Click the appropriate link below:

• incoming freshman/transfer student
• graduate student

 

International Freshman or Transfer Applicants

What we need from you:

• A completed Freshman or Transfer application with personal statement
• $40 application fee
• Official transcripts of all previous academic work in English along with an explanation of the grading system
• Tests of English language proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your first language -- UC requires a TOEFL score of 525 written, 195 computer-based, 69-70 internet-based and IELTS of 5.5
• Letter of recommendation
• The International Student Certification of Finances form and third-party documentation

Financial assistance:

Limited financial assistance is available for non-U.S. citizens.

• International grants, awarded on the basis of outstanding academic achievement, range from $2,000 to $22,000 per year and do not require a separate application.
• Private loans are available to students with either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident as a co-signer.
• Limited student worker positions are also available on campus.

Transfer credit:

Students who have taken AP examinations or have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB), German Abitur, French Baccalaureate, or Swiss Maurita may be eligible for college credit and advanced standing.
Please note: Utica College will not provide evaluation of international transfer credits prior to acceptance of your application.

When to apply:

Since many programs will be fully enrolled by March, you are encouraged to apply by January 15. However:

• Apply no later than December 15 if you plan to start in the January term.
• Apply by February 1 to be considered for our nursing program.

International Graduate Applicants 

What we need from you:

• A completed application with your personal statement
• $50 application fee (or waiver request)
• The International Student Certification of Finances form and third-party documentation
• Official transcripts of all previous academic works in English and an explanation of the grading system
• Tests of English language proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your first language -- UC requires a TOEFL score of 525 written, 195 computer-based, 69-70 internet-based and IELTS of 5.5

Program-specific requirements:

Different graduate programs at UC have different admissions requirements. For detailed information, click here >