Each year, we are proud to welcome to the Salve Regina
campus new students from around the world. International students include
freshmen, transfer, second degree and exchange students. We also work with international
students attending secondary school in the United States and U.S. citizens who
are attending a secondary school in another country.
At Salve Regina, international students bring a unique and
valuable perspective to our campus which is valued by students, faculty and
staff. Staff members at Salve Regina realize that applying to college from a
distance is often a difficult task. We stand ready to assist you in that
process, from providing information to students who cannot visit our campus to
helping students complete the requirements for admission to providing
immigration information. Whatever your circumstances are, we will do our best
to make your transition as smooth as possible, and we will always treat you as
an individual.
Requirements for Admission as an International Student
Applicants must follow the
instructions for freshmen or transfer admission. In addition, the following
additional requirements may apply:
- All transcripts must be in English
or be accompanied by an official translation either by a school or university
official or by an approved outside translation agency.
- If English is not your first
language, you must submit TOEFL or IELTS results. For these students, the TOEFL
may be used in lieu of the SAT or ACT requirement.
- Non-U.S. citizens must provide
financial verification in order to apply for an F-1 student visa. U.S. immigration policy requires that all
foreign students submit proof of financial support for their studies. The
financial guarantee may take the form of a bank statement or letter from a
sponsoring agency. We prefer the financial statement to be in terms of U.S.
dollars. If the statement is in another currency, the statement will be
evaluated in light of published currency exchange rates. If your country imposes
currency restrictions, please let us know.
After your application and all supporting
documents are received, we will usually respond to you within four to six
weeks. We encourage you to apply on a timely basis so that if accepted you will
have time to apply for your student visa once you receive your I-20 form.
Enrollment, Orientation and Class Registration
To formalize your enrollment, accepted
applicants must send a $500 commitment fee/housing deposit ($300 for commuters)
and the reservation agreement enclosed in your acceptance packet. Detailed
information regarding the International Student Orientation will be mailed to
you after we receive your enrollment deposit.