Applying for Admission as an International Student
Application Due Date: March 1 to be considered for the September term, or October 1 to be considered for the January term.
Step 1: apply for Admission to Saint Peter's College
Complete and submit one of these admission applications:
Along with your admission application, please send the following materials to the Office of Admission:
- Official transcripts of educational experience
- Translation and credit evaluation of transcripts performed by any member of NACES like World Education Services. Note: these agencies will not send the original documents to Saint Peter's.
- An application processing fee of $40 (non-refundable) - checks or money orders are acceptable
- Official TOEFL scores (Test of English as a Foreign Language) OR IELTS scores (International English Language Testing System)
TOEFL Scores:
- a recommended score of at least 213 for the computer-based test.
- a recommended score of at least 550 for the paper-based test.
- a recommended score of at least 79 for the internet-based test.
IELTS Scores:
- a recommended score of at least 6.
- Official SAT scores if you wish to be considered for scholarship (not required for admission)
- Financial Documentation required for an I-20 form: In order to be eligible for a student visa a student must prove that they are capable of financially supporting their stay in the United States. To do so, a student may show that he/she has the first year of support available AND that the source of this support will continue to be available for the remainder of their academic program. The I-20 form will have a section where your expenses as estimated by the college are compared to your means of support for your first year of study. If applicable, your means of support on the I-20 may include a combination of scholarships from the college or elsewhere, funds from a sponsor, personal funds, or loans. Your support must at least equal your estimated expenses. Please send:
- Bank statement(s) on official bank stationary – Submit a recent personal bank statement of each person who will contribute to your support. Statements must clearly show the amount that is in the account (with English translation if necessary).
- Affidavit(s) of Support - If you will receive money from a parent, relative or other sponsor each must provide proof of their intent to sponsor you. The affidavit may be a letter written by the sponsor, detailing the type of support to be provided annually. Or sponsors may use our Affidavit of Support form.
All financial documents must be submitted in their original form. Faxes, photocopies, or electronic copies cannot be accepted.
All Documents Should Be Sent To:
Saint Peter's College
Office of Admission
2641 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07306
United States of America
STEP 2: Apply for Your Student Visa to Enter the United States
In order to apply for an F-1 student visa you will need an I-20 form from Saint Peter's College.
If you are accepted to the College as a full-time student the documents which you have submitted when you applied for admission will be sent to Saint Peter’s International Student Coordinator for review:
- If you are overseas your I-20 will be mailed to you by air mail (which may take up to two weeks). You should contact your local American embassy for details on how to apply for an F-1 visa. An appointment is often necessary.
- If you are in the United States with F-1 status attending another institution you must see your current advisor to discuss a release of your SEVIS record. Once Saint Peter's College has obtained your SEVIS record and added your new program and financial information you will be issued an I-20 from Saint Peter's College.
- If you are currently in the United States on another type of nonimmigrant visa you will be contacted to discuss the possibility of changing status. (NOTE: Not all nonimmigrant visa holders are eligible to adjust their status to F-1 from within the United States).
QUESTIONS REGARDING
Admission to Saint Peter's College contact admissions@spc.edu
Immigration status at Saint Peter's College contact the International Student Coordinator
Costs of attending Saint Peter's College - see our tuition and fees information in the Financial Information section
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