Admissions

Information for International Students:

International students accepted to Five Towns College are eligible to receive a merit scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $9,000 per year. These scholarships will be awarded at the undergraduate and graduate level, starting with the Fall 2011 semester.

The following materials must be submitted by International Students for acceptance to Five Towns College.

1.   Complete the entire application form and submit your undergraduate application fee of $35.00 in U.S. dollars.  Graduate application fee is $50.00.  (We do not accept foreign currency.)

2.   Official or Certified Transcripts, Records, Examinations Results, Certificates, etc., of all Secondary School and College Courses and Grades.  Records must be translated into English by a recognized course and credit evaluation agency and should have an explanation of the grading system as well as the student’s rank in class.

3.   English Proficiency—International Students must submit proof of English proficiency.  Generally, this is accomplished by the submission of a minimum 75-80 TOEFL internet score for Undergraduate students and a minimum TOEFL score of 95-100 for Graduate students.  The college will also consider alternatives such as, IELTS score with a minimum band score of 6.5 for Undergraduate students and a minimum band score of 7 for Graduates.

4.   Immunization and/or health records that include inoculations of two measles, one mumps, and one rubella.

An I-20 will be issued after the following conditions have been satisfied:

1.   The student has been granted final acceptance to Five Towns College.

2.   The College has received a completed International Student Financial Affidavit along with all supporting documents such as bank statements or a complete financial portfolio showing that there are sufficient funds available for the student to complete his/her program of study.  (An international student is required to pay the tuition deposit of $500 and a $250 housing deposit if housing is requested).  The student will receive a bill requiring full payments by July 1st for the fall semester and January 2nd for the spring semester. *

3.   Immunization/health records have been obtained.
The college does offer residential housing accommodations, and you will have to complete a residential life application prior to being registered for your classes.  However, students will be given assistance in finding apartments or living quarters in nearby private homes, if desired.

* The enrollment deposit will be refunded if the College receives a written request at least two weeks prior to the first day of classes of the semester for which the student has applied.

Link to U.S. Immigration Support: Click Here