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 one of the following application forms (DO NOT use the "Apply online" link found in the column on this Web page.)
a. Application for Undergraduate Admission: International Students (pdf)
b. Application for Admission to Master of Arts Focusing on Teaching, Learning and Assessment
c. Application for Admission: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Specialization in Nursing Education (interactive)
d. Application for Admission: Master of Business Administration (interactive)

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 the $20.00 (U.S.) application fee.

4. Arrange to have official certified transcripts sent as follows:
a. For undergraduate admission: secondary/high school transcripts showing your date of graduation
b. For graduate admission: university transcripts verifying completion of a baccalaureate degree
c. For transfer credit: university transcripts

5. Arrange to have your foreign transcripts evaluated by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). Alverno international application packets include an ECE application you can use or you may arrange for the evaluation through their Web site, http://www.ece.org.

6.We will accept official test scores forwarded directly to Alverno College from TOEFL or IELTS* or STEP Eiken or WESLI as follows:

Undergraduate:
TOEFL: 520 (written) 190 (computer) 68 (internet) IELTS*: 5.5
STEP: Grade Pre-1
WESLI: A written recommendation confirming completion of the institute's 700 level courses including academic reading and writing with a rating of good or excellent

Master of Arts:
TOEFL: 570 (written) 230 (computer) 88 (internet) IELTS*: 6.5
STEP: Grade 1
WESLI: A written recommendation confirming completion of the institute's 700 level courses including academic reading and writing with a rating of good or excellent and a score of 85 on the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (this test is administered by WESLI.)

Master of Science in Nursing:
TOEFL: 600 (written) 250 (computer) 100 (internet)
IELTS*: 7.0
STEP: Grade 1
WESLI: A written recommendation confirming completion of the institute's 700 level courses including academic reading and writing with a rating of good or excellent and a score of 90 on the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (this test is administered by WESLI).

Master of Business Administration:
TOEFL: 600 (written) 250 (computer) 100 (internet)
IELTS*: 7.0
STEP: Grade 1
WESLI: A written recommendation confirming completion of the institute's 700 level courses including academic reading and writing with a rating of good or excellent and a score of 90 on the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency (this test is administered by WESLI.)

See the TOEFL Web site
See the IELTS Web site
See the STEP Web site
See the WESLI Web site

*IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.

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 2007/08 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 2008/2009 academic year, increase these amounts by 6% to estimate costs.

Undergraduate Programs:

Expenses	Bachelor of Arts	Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Double room (with a roommate) for 2 semesters with Meal Plan #1 ($3,053 per semester) See Notes A and B	$6,106.00	$6,106.00
Resident Activity Fee for 2 semesters ($50 per semester)	$100.00	$100.00
Estimated 9 months of living expenses: day to day $1800 ($200 per month) plus $600 for books ($300 per semester) See Note C	$2,400.00	$2,400.00
12 months of student health insurance (under 24 years of age) using current Alverno provider. See Note D	$715.00	$715.00
2 semesters of tuition plus two semesters for campus service fee ($400)	$17,296.00	$18,040.00
Total Costs for Form I-20	$26,617.00	$27,361.00
Degree Program	BA	BSN

Graduate Programs:

Expenses	Master of Arts in Education	Master of Business Administration	Master of Science in Nursing
Double room (with a roommate) for 2 semesters with Meal Plan #1 ($3,035 per semester) See Notes A and B	$6,106.00	$6,106.00	$6,106.00
Resident Activity Fee for 2 semesters ($50 per semester)	$100.00	$100.00	$100.00
Estimated 9 months of living expenses: day to day $1800 ($200 per month) plus $600 for books ($300 per semester) See Note C	$2,400.00	$2,400.00	$2,400.00
12 months of student health insurance (under 24 years of age) using current Alverno provider. See Note D	$715.00	$715.00	$715.00
2 semesters of tuition plus $200 per semester for campus service fee	$9,940.00	$9,400.00	$11,740.00
Total Costs for Form I-20	$19,261.00	$18,721.00	$21,061.00
Degree Program	M.A.	M.B.A.	M.S.N.

NOTES:
A) Housing is only available for female students. All freshman must choose Meal Plan #1.

B) 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 on your own or with dependents, your housing and food expenses will be more. If you will be living off campus with others who will be providing you with room and board, your expenses may be less.

C) 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, you must be able to provide evidence of $1900 additional for the school year living expenses of each additional person ($100 additional for food and $1800 for living expenses). List your dependents on a "Dependent Information" form and attach it to your Statement of Financial Support form. Dependent forms are available upon request.

D) 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.

For questions
If you have any questions, contact Mary Ellen Spicuzza.