International Undergraduate Admission
International Transfer Admission Process
Follow these steps to apply to Marian University as an international transfer student. Review the application deadlines, English proficiency requirements, academic document requirements, and next steps carefully.
Apply to Marian UniversityStep One
Submit Your Application
If you attended a college or university after you graduated from secondary school or high school, please apply as an international transfer student. Any student who has previously attended another higher education institution cannot apply as a new freshman.
Apply using Marian University’s free online application.
Step Two
Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
Students whose first language is not English, or who attended high school in a country where English is not an official or widely spoken language, are required to submit an official English language proficiency test result.
Accepted Tests and Minimum Scores
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| Duolingo English Test | 95 |
| TOEFL iBT | 69 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 |
| PTE Academic | 48 |
| ELS | Level 112 |
English Proficiency Waivers
Marian University may waive the English language proficiency requirement if a student meets at least one of the following conditions:
- Completed at least three years of upper secondary school in one of the qualifying countries listed below.
- Completed at least one year of high school at a U.S. high school.
- Earned a minimum of 24 credits from an accredited U.S. college or university.
Qualifying Countries
Anguilla, Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Barbuda, Belize, Bermuda, British Virginia Islands, Botswana, Canada, Dominica, Eswatini, Gambia, Ghana, Grand Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Irish Republic, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sierra Leone, Singapore, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Tanzania, Tobago, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Additional Requirement
Nursing Students
Before starting clinical nursing courses, students must demonstrate English language proficiency if English is not their first language or if they are not citizens of a country where English is an official language.
Students can meet this requirement by providing one of the following:
- Proof of a conferred bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
- Proof of at least four years of formal secondary or post-secondary education in the United States.
Step Three
Submit Your Academic Documents
Foreign Colleges or Universities
Submit transcripts from each institution. Scanned or unofficial copies are acceptable for admission review.
U.S. Colleges or Universities
Official transcripts must be sent directly to Marian University.
English Translations
If your transcripts are not in English, include a word-for-word English translation. You may translate them yourself or use a service such as indytranslations.com.
Step Four
Complete the Next Steps After Admission
Admitted students must submit the required items by June 15 for fall enrollment or November 1 for spring enrollment.
Additional Documents
F-1 Students Transferring from a U.S. Institution
F-1 students transferring to Marian University from another U.S. institution must also submit the following documents:
- Current I-20.
- Current visa.
- Most recent SEVIS I-901 Payment Confirmation.
- SEVIS Transfer-In Form: Submit a copy to your current institution and Marian University. Transfer-In Form.
Next Steps
Your Marian University Transfer Application
We will review your completed application. You will be notified via email if additional information is required. If admitted, you will receive an official Marian University offer of admission and an I-20 packet sent by U.S. mail.