International Students Application and Admission Process

All admission policies, documents, credentials, timetables, and requirements for domestic students also apply to international undergraduate students.

Students in the U.S. on any type of visa other than F1 must take the necessary steps to apply for and obtain an F1 visa before enrolling at the College.

William Jewell College recognizes credits and diplomas from properly accredited international colleges and universities once appropriate official documentation is received and (if necessary) translated. Students who have earned college-level credit at institutions outside the United States must normally submit a transcript for such work for evaluation (see below) with results to be forwarded directly to William Jewell. The Registrar, who may consult with faculty members having expertise in the appropriate areas, will determine the nature of the courses and the number of credits granted once translations and evaluations of syllabi, catalogs, and credentials are complete.

International applicants must prove English language competency in at least one of the following ways:

  1. A minimum score of 79 (internet based) or 550 (paper based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
  2. A minimum score of 110 on the Duolingo English test.
  3. A minimum score of 6 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
  4. A minimum score of 450 on the verbal component of the SAT or 22 on the ACT.
  5. Grades of B or higher in English composition courses where English is the institutional language of instruction.
  6. For transfer students, two semesters with grades of B or higher in English composition courses at properly accredited post-secondary institutions in the United States.
  7. Successful completion of a NAFSA-recognized program in English as a second language.

Application Procedure for International Students International students are required to submit the following items:

  1. Completed Application for Admission. (jewell.edu/apply)
  2. Original or certified copies of examination results, diplomas, and course syllabi. International transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a member of The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (naces.org) or a member of The Association of International Credential Evaluators (https://aice-eval.org), with results forwarded directly to William Jewell. Any transcripts from post-secondary institutions must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. (If all such transcripts are found not to have been submitted, enrollment at William Jewell beyond one semester will not be permitted.)
  3. Standardized test scores from either the ACT or the SAT are strongly recommended but not required for admission, but standardized test scores must be available for scholarship consideration.
  4. Proof of English Language Proficiency. Proficiency may be demonstrated with the qualifying TOEFL score or by meeting other criteria approved by William Jewell College. (Refer to previous section.)
  5. Certificate of Financial Support. International student applicants requiring a visa to study at William Jewell College must certify that there are sufficient monetary resources to satisfy the costs of attendance. A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) will not be issued until a current (within the last three months) bank statement, award letters, and affidavits are signed, dated, and received by the Office of Admission at William Jewell College. An I-20 “Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status” form will be mailed to all admitted international students by the International Student Advisor upon receipt of the $100 enrollment deposit.

The College will provide support and direction to international students throughout their tenure at William Jewell, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and helping with adjustments to living in the United States.

International students are expected to live in a campus residence facility and to be paired initially with American roommates. This arrangement provides for a unique living environment and proves to be valuable for all parties.