International Students

To allow ample time for visa and other departure procedures, international applicants should have their application and all supporting documents on file in the Office of Admission, Graduate Programs no less than four months before a proposed date of entry. The following documents are necessary before an application can be processed.

• Graduate application for admission with the $40.00 non-refundable application fee (which cannot be waived for any reason) accompanied by required pre-requisites and submissions for the program to which you are applying.  Online / Print
• Official transcripts in the original language with English translation from each college or university attended in the United States, home country, or other country.  All transcripts must be sent directly to the PLU Office of Admission, Graduate Programs from the institution providing the transcript or from an agency translating the transcript. All degrees attained from foreign institutions must be not only translated into English, but also must be evaluated for US degree equivalency by a PLU approved evaluation service. Links for PLU approved evaluation services can be found at the left.  Be aware that some programs may require a course-by-course evaluation in addition to the degree equivalency report. See individual Master's programs for further information.
• Two letters of recommendation from school officials or persons of recognized standing. Applicants transferring from a U.S. college or university should request their international student advisor to send a recommendation. The PLU Recommendation form must accompany letters of recommendation.
• Official scores from specific tests (GRE or WEST, for example) as required for certain programs or concentrations. See individual Master's programs for further information.
• Demonstrated university level proficiency in the English language. Minimum requirements are as follows:
  
  • Master of Business Administration:  Minimum TOEFL-IBT score of 88. Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 accepted in place of TOEFL scores.  TOEFL or IELTS waived for students who graduate from a US college or university with a Bachelors or Masters degree.
  • Master of Science in Nursing:  Minimum combined TOEFL-IBT score of 86, with minimum individual scores of 26 in speaking, 20 in writing, 20 in reading, and 20 in listening.
  • All other programs:  Minimum TOEFL-IBT score of 80. Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 accepted in place of TOEFL scores.
• International Declaration of Finances form
• Passport photo page

Note:  The Declaration of Finances form is not required for your application to be considered for admission, but will be required prior to issuance of the I-20 student visa document.  To expedite admission processing, please consider submitting it with application documents. 

Questions?

Please contact the Office of Admission, Graduate Programs, at 00-1-253-535-7151 or gradadmission@plu.edu.