Future Students

International Students

Thank you for your interest in Alverno College. We welcome this opportunity to introduce you to Alverno College and our International & Intercultural Center.

To be considered for admission to a degree program

  1. Submit your application by using one of the following links below.
    1. Application for Undergraduate Admission: International Students (pdf)
    2. Application for Graduate Admission: Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Nursing
  2. Submit the requisite personal essay and/or goal statement and portfolio, as well as letters of reference. Read the application instructions carefully for clarification of these requirements.
  3. Submit a $20.00 (U.S.) application fee if you are applying to an undergraduate program.
  4. Submit a $50 application fee if you are applying to a graduate program.
  5. Arrange to have official certified transcripts sent as follows:
    1. For undergraduate admission: secondary/high school transcripts showing your date of graduation
    2. For graduate admission: university transcripts verifying completion of a baccalaureate degree
    3. For transfer credit: university transcripts
  6. Arrange to have your foreign transcripts evaluated by a foreign credential evaluator such as Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or Education Evaluators International, Inc.
  7. As proof of English language proficiency, we will accept test scores from TOEFL or IELTS* or STEP Eiken as follows:
Undergraduate:
TOEFL: 520 (written) 190 (computer)
68 (internet)
IELTS: 5.5
STEP: Grade Pre-1
Master of Arts:
TOEFL: 570 (written) 230 (computer) 88 (internet)
IELTS: 6.5
STEP: Grade 1
Master of Science in Nursing:
TOEFL: 600 (written) 250 (computer)
88 (internet)
IELTS: 7.0
STEP: Grade 1
Master of Business Administration:
TOEFL: 600 (written) 250 (computer) 100 (internet)
IELTS: 7.0
STEP: Grade 1

TOEFL

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The Alverno school code is 1020. Alverno requires receipt of an official copy of the test results directly from the testing service.

IELTS

International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Alverno requires a photocopy of the Test Report Form bearing the Test Report Form Number (TRF number). (IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.)

STEP EIKEN

The Society for Testing English Proficiency (STEP). Alverno requires receipt of an official copy of the test results directly from the testing service. Not appropriate for MSN applicants.

To receive a conditional acceptance

See information about our ESL partners here.

To transfer from another U.S. college or university

  1. Submit the form International Student Notice of Intent to Transfer In.
  2. Arrange to have official certified transcripts sent directly to Alverno College.

To obtain the form I-20

  1. Read Instructions for Completing the Financial Statement. (pdf)
  2. Submit the form Statement of Evidence of Financial Support. (pdf)
  3. Submit certified proof of sufficient financial resources.

To enter the U.S. as an international student

  1. Obtain an F-1, non-immigrant student visa.
  2. For help in obtaining the visa go to www.UnitedStatesVisas.gov.
  3. After you are accepted Alverno College will provide you with further instructions for obtaining the visa.

Program Costs

Costs for the 2008/09 academic year for a single student living in one of our residence halls are explained in the following chart. Living expenses are estimates. If applying for the 2009/20010 academic year, increase these amounts by 6% to estimate costs.

Undergraduate Programs:

Expenses B.A. B.S.N.
Austin Hall double room (with a roommate) for 2 semesters with Meal Plan #1 ($3,252 per semester)
See Notes A and B		 $6,504.00 $6,504.00
Housing Security Deposit $100.00 $100.00
Resident Activity Fee for 2 semesters ($50 per semester)
 $100.00 $100.00
Estimated 9 months of living expenses: day to day $1,800 ($200 per month) plus $1,050 for books ($525 per semester)
See Note C		 $2,850.00 $2,850.00
12 months of student health insurance using current Alverno provider
See Note D		 $798.00 $798.00
2 semesters of tuition $18,624.00 $20,184.00
Campus service fee ($225 per semester) $450.00 $450.00
Total Costs for Form I-20
See Note E		 $29,426.00 $30,986.00
Degree Program B.A. B.S.N.

Graduate Programs:

Expenses M.A. M.B.A. M.S.N.
Austin Hall double room (with a roommate) for 2 semesters with Meal Plan #1 ($3,252 per semester)
See Notes A and B		 $6,504.00 $6,504.00 $6,504.00
Housing Security Deposit $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Resident Activity Fee for 2 semesters ($50 per semester) $100.00 $100.00 $100.00
Estimated 9 months of living expenses: day to day $1,800 ($200 per month) plus $1,050 for books ($525 per semester)
See Note C		 $2,850.00 $2,850.00 $2,850.00
12 months of student health insurance using current Alverno provider
See Note D		 $798.00 $798.00 $798.00
2 semesters of tuition $6,720.00 $7,944.00 $7,944.00
Campus service fee ($225 per semester) $450.00 $450.00 $450.00
Total Costs for Form I-20
See Note E 		$17,522.00 $18,746.00 $18,746.00
Degree Program M.A. M.B.A. M.S.N.

NOTES:

  1. Housing is only available for female students. All freshman must choose Meal Plan #1.
  2. Two other less expensive meal plans are available to continuing, transfer and graduate students (see the housing contract for details). Plan for additional housing and food costs if you will remain on campus during official school breaks and/or the summertime. If you will be living off-campus, Alverno College will estimate your living expenses for purposes of the Form I-20 by using U.S. Department of Heath and Human Services Guidelines. See these instructions at http://aspe.hhs.gov.
  3. Plan for additional expenses if you will remain in the U.S. during official school breaks and/or the summertime. If you will be living off campus with dependents, Alverno College will estimate your living expenses for purposes of the Form I-20 by using U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Guidelines. See these guidelines at http://aspe.hhs.gov. List your dependents on the Dependent Information form and attach it to your Statement of Financial Support form. Dependent forms are available upon request.
  4. Student must purchase Alverno insurance. Enrollment in the plan is automatic and the cost of the insurance is part of student billing and payable upon arrival on campus. If you need coverage for a spouse and/or minor children, the total cost for insurance will be higher; contact Alverno for the additional premium cost.
  5. If you are in a Master's program and working as a professional in your field of study, full time is 6 credit hours and the total costs above reflect that course load. If, however, you are not working, full time is 12 credit hours and you will be required to provide evidence of financial resources as follows: M.A.: $24,240; M.B.A.: $26,690; M.S.N.: $26,690.

For Questions

If you have any questions, contact Mary Ellen Spicuzza.

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