Admission Requirements for International Transfer Students

International students applying as transfer students must submit the following:

  1. Application for Admission - Please apply online.
  2. Proof of English Proficiency -  International students must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English proficiency. Any student whose native or official language is not English must submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score.  The following TOEFL scores are required for admission: 213 or higher (computer-based); 80 or higher (Internet-based); or 550 or higher (paper-based).  Students who have taken the Internet-based TOEFL test should have no individual section score lower than 20. Students who have taken the IELTS should have a minimum overall band score of 6.5 and no individual score lower than 6.0.  International students who have completed courses equivalent to Stevenson University's ENG 151 and ENG 152 with a grade of "C" or better may possibly be considered for an exemption from the TOEFL or IELTS requirements.
  3. Transcripts and Certificates of Previous Academic Work - International students who have attended or who are currently attending a U.S. post-secondary institution must submit official transcripts from all institutions. Students who have completed post-secondary coursework outside of the U.S. must submit these records for evaluation directly to either World Education Services or the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Transfer students who have completed less than 30 credits (as determined by an evaluation) will be required to submit an evaluation of the official secondary school transcript.
  4. Required Documents -  A legible and high quality copy of an unexpired passport identification page is required of all international students. An international student currently attending another post-secondary institution in the United States must also submit a copy of his or her current Departure Record (I-94), and U.S. visa.  International students currently holding a student (F-1) visa must also submit a copy of his/her Certificate of Eligibility (I-20).
  5. Official Bank Statement -  All applicants holding or intending to seek an F-1 student visa must submit a current bank official statement in English verifying the student's financial resources in U.S. dollars for the entire cost of attendance for one year. The cost of attendance for international students can be found in the International Student FAQ.
  6. Financial Resource Statement - All applications holding or intending to seek an F-1 student visa must complete the International Student Declaration of Finances (PDF) form.

Additional Information for International Transfer and Graduate Students

  1. Enrollment Deposit - The enrollment deposit of $300 must be submitted before May 1 for fall entrance and December 1 for spring entrance. The deposit is non-refundable after these dates. 
  2. Stevenson University Health Form - The University's health form, downloadable from our website, must be completed in its entirety and mailed to the Stevenson University Wellness Center before August 1 for fall entrance and January 2 for spring entrance. All students planning to live on campus are also required to be immunized against Meningococcal disease, per Maryland State law.  If you have any questions, please contact the Wellness Center at 443-352-4200.
  3. SEVIS Fee - Accepted F-1 international students are responsible for paying the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System fee. More >>
  4. Issuance of the I-20 - A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) is issued only after the student has been accepted for admission and submitted the enrollment deposit. Transfer students on an F-1 visa must take a minimum of 12 credits each semester, while graduate students on an F-1 visa must take a minimum of 9 credits per semester.
  5. Scholarships - International transfer students are automatically considered for merit scholarships. The scholarship review is based on the student's prior university credits and cumulative grade point average.  Federal financial aid programs are restricted to documented U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and some other non-U.S. citizens.