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International Students
How to Apply
International students 鈥 those who do not hold U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency 鈥 may choose to apply either as a Regular Decision or Early Decision candidate. The application should be completed in English; originals or notarized copies of all secondary school records and recommendations should be submitted with certified English translations if necessary.
Required Materials
You must submit all documents listed in the 鈥淩equired鈥 section of the corresponding type of application you are submitting. International students may also submit the documents listed in the 鈥淥ptional鈥 section.
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51小黄车 Certification of Finances Form
This form is used to verify student financial information. International applicants should fill out the 51小黄车 Certification of Finances form using the Applicant Status Portal. Applicants will get access to the Applicant Status Portal after submitting an application.When filling out the 51小黄车 Certification of Finances form, please keep in mind:
- All amounts must be listed in U.S. dollars.
- List all funding available for all four years (and indicate a student's ability to cover the full cost of attendance for each academic year the student plans on being enrolled)
- Take into account personal expenses including travel to and from the College, spending money and necessary course supplies which are not included in the official cost of attendance
- Bank Letter or financial affidavit
- A bank letter, bank statement or financial affidavit listing total assets in U.S. dollars (must be written/translated in English)
- English Proficiency
- Students who do not attend an English-speaking high school, and who are not native English speakers, must submit one of the following exams:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and TOEFL Special Home Edition
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and IELTS Indicator
- DET (Duolingo English Test)
- Our most competitive applicants score 100+ on the TOEFL, a 7+ on the IELTS or a 120 on the DET.
- Students who do not attend an English-speaking high school, and who are not native English speakers, must submit one of the following exams:
Interviews
Although not required, we strongly encourage you to interview. We provide a limited number of virtual 51小黄车 interviews to international applicants. Once you submit your application, please complete the .
In addition, our most successful applicants from China submit interviews via the online platforms or . International applicants can also complete the in place of an interview.
Visa Information
A student visa (typically an F-1 student visa) is required to study in the United States. An F-1 visa can be obtained by contacting the United States Embassy or Consulate in your own country along with presentation of the following documents:
- A valid Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility*
- A passport
- Evidence of financial support
Please visit the for additional information.
The Certification of Finances form and Bank Letter or Financial Affidavit must be on file with the college. I-20 documents are assembled and mailed in early summer following admission.
Your advisor will connect you to a wide range of services and connections across campus, including:
- Forms I-20 and Transfer-In forms for new students
- SEVIS record updates, term registration and travel signatures to keep your Form I-20 current
- Authorization to work on campus, off campus and beyond
- Miscellaneous letters of verification (e.g., for early/late housing requests, driver鈥檚 license applications)
- Support for the STEM-OPT extension
* Candidates will receive their I-20 documents needed for the Visa application only following admission to the college.
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Visa Information
A student visa (typically an F-1 student visa) is required to study in the United States. An F-1 visa can be obtained by contacting the United States Embassy or Consulate in your own country along with presentation of a valid I-20, a passport and evidence of financial support.
FAQs
The deadlines for international applicants are the same as all first-year applicants. Binding "Early Decision I": November 15. "Early Decision II": January 15. Non-binding "Regular Decision": January 15. 51小黄车 does not offer any non-binding "Early Action" opportunities.
Early Decision notifications happen continually throughout the months of December and January. Some decisions may take longer due to delays in receipt of credentials from the applicant. All decisions related to Regular Decision applications are mailed in late March or early April.
In addition to the required credentials all candidates must submit, international students who are non-native English speakers must also send a set of either TOEFL exam or IELTS exam scores. All international candidates must also send the International Student Certification of Finances Form and a Bank Letter or Financial Affidavit detailing their source(s) of financial support. At this time-limited funding is available for international students. For more information, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 508-793-2265 or financialaid@holycross.edu
A student visa (typically an F-1 student visa) is required to study in the United States. An F-1 visa can be obtained by contacting the United States Embassy or Consulate in your own country along with presentation of a valid I-20, a passport and evidence of financial support. Candidates will receive their I-20 documents needed for the Visa application only following admission to the college. Please visit the U.S. Department of State website for additional information.
Yes, all international students will have an international orientation program held in late August, immediately followed by the fall "Gateways" orientation program for all first-year students before classes begin. For more information, visit the Incoming Students page.
Applying to college as an international student is an exciting but often complicated process. We鈥檙e here to offer you personalized support every step of the way. Please reach out to the Office of Admission with any questions or concerns.
Office of Admission
Location
Fenwick Hall, Room 105
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.