International Student Admission

Indiana Wesleyan University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. It is recommended that interested students contact the Admissions Office as early as possible (preferably one year in advance) as there are usually delays in preparing visas, passports, and transcripts. All application forms, documents, test scores, and payments must be received by July 1 of the year of intended study.

Students who do not speak English as their first and primary language must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) prior to admission to the university. On TOEFL, a score of at least 550 (paper-based) or 79 (Internet-based) is required for regular academic admission. On IELTS, a score of at least 6.0 for undergraduate programs or 7.0 for doctoral programs is required for regular academic admission. Please visit the TOEFL website (http://www.ets.org/toefl) or IELTS website (http://www.ielts.org/) for more information. Before the immigration form I-20 can be sent, students from all countries except Canada must send the university (a) money equivalent to the first semester’s tuition, room, and board; and (b) a $1000.00 U.S. emergency deposit to be held for the complete duration of a student’s enrollment and to be used in case of family or medical emergency. Students from all countries including Canada must send to the university (a) a letter of financial commitment with certified bank statements indicating sufficient funds for attendance; and (b) proof of health insurance coverage in the U.S. or $500 for approximately one year of insurance premium (must be renewed annually).

Contact the Admissions Office for specific admissions procedures.