International Students

Students who are not permanent residents or US citizens must submit a Foreign Student Application accompanied by the $25 non-refundable application fee, along with the following documents:

1. Certified translated transcripts with verified true copies
   of originals.
2. At the applicant's expense, an official evaluation of transcripts submitted by: World Education Services, POB 745, Old Chelsea Station, NY, NY 10113-0745.
3. Evidence or proof of proficiency in English by submitting the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores or Standardize test scores (SAT or ACT).
4. Complete a notarized Affidavit of Support (including original bank statement to confirm affidavit of support).
5. Financial Statement for International Student certifying the cost of tuition, fees, housing and terms of payment.

Foreign students must be approved for admission prior to issuance of Form I-20. Student eligibility, in large, will be determined by prior academic performance and SAT scores when appropriate. Students submitting a transcript from regionally accredited domestic institutions are evaluated based on regular student admissions criteria.

International Transcript Evaluations for Transfer Purposes
The student must have his/her transcript evaluated by World Educational Services, Inc.  A copy of the evaluation must be sent to Johnson C. Smith’s Admissions Office directly from the evaluation agency.

World Educational Services, Inc
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, New York 60611-0745
www.wes.org
(212) 966-6311

A maximum of ninety hours can be transferred to Johnson C. Smith University.  There is a fee for this service, which must be paid directly to World Educational Services, Inc.