International Student Admissions

Getting started is easy and free! You can apply using either Stetson University's application or the Common App, whichever works best for you. Submit your application first, and the remaining steps can follow once it is submitted. Choose an option below to get started.

Stetson Application Common App

If you are a first-year applicant, you will need to submit official transcripts from your secondary or high school. If you are a transfer student, you will need to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended, along with a list of courses in progress that includes course names, course numbers and credit hours. All transcripts must include an English translation.

For your transcripts to be considered official, they must be sent to Stetson University directly by your high school, university or an evaluation service. Transcripts you send yourself are considered unofficial, though they can be used during the admissions decision process. If you decide to enroll, official transcripts will be required to complete your enrollment.

If your transcripts are not on the 4.0 GPA scale, you will need to submit a course-by-course transcript evaluation. The evaluation converts your GPA to the 4.0 GPA scale, which helps the admissions committee understand how your academic record compares. See below for recommended services. Please note that transcripts from another university cannot be self-reported and they must be evaluated by a company.

Course-by-course evaluation services:

TEC (formerly SpanTran) Application - Stetson University
2655 Le Jeune Rd. Suite 602
Coral Gables, FL 33134

World Educational Services
22 Prince St.
PMB 101
New York, NY 10012

Josef Silny & Associates
7101 SW 102 Ave.
Miami, FL 33173

Ucredo
105 W. Plant St. Suite 1
Winter Garden, FL 34787

Scholaro Premium
29 E Madison ST Ste 1005
Chicago, IL 60602

We recommend that you submit a writing sample. Your writing sample can respond to one of the essay topics below, or you can submit a previously graded paper or essay.

Essay Topics

• Discuss an issue of state, national or global concern to you.
• If you could live your life fighting for one cause, what would it be and why?
• Describe a time you did not meet expectations and what impact the experience had on you.
• What gives meaning to your life?
• If you wrote a letter to yourself to be opened in 20 years, what would it say?

If you do not come from an English-speaking country, or you have not attended an English-speaking school for at least three years, you must provide proof of English proficiency. You can do this with any one of the following:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• International English Language Learning System (IELTS)
• ELS Intensive English 112 Program
• Duolingo English Test
• TOEFL Essentials

For your scores to be considered official, the testing agency must send them directly to Stetson University. Minimum acceptable scores are 79 (TOEFL), 9 (TOEFL Essentials), 6.0 (IELTS) and 95 (Duolingo English Test).

If you come from an English-speaking country, or you have attended an English-speaking school for at least three years, you are encouraged but not required to provide TOEFL scores.

If admitted, a nonrefundable deposit of $500 (USD) is required to reserve a seat. Please note the seat deposit deadline and instructions for remitting payment on your letter of acceptance. This deposit will be credited to your tuition upon registration. Please make a check or money order payable to Stetson University. Credit cards are also accepted.

Initial I-20 Process

If you need an F-1 student visa to study at Stetson University, you must first:

1. Be admitted to Stetson University.
2. Submit your non-refundable $500 (USD) enrollment deposit through your Hatter Portal.

After you complete these two steps, our International Admissions team will email you with detailed instructions for obtaining your Initial I-20.To receive your Initial I-20, you will need to submit the following documents:

• Completed Certification of Finances Form (will be in the email from Admissions team)
• Proof of Financial Support, such as a recent bank statement or other official financial documentation showing you have enough funds to study in the United States
• A copy of your passport information page (the page with your photo and personal information)

You must also show that you have enough financial support to cover one academic year at Stetson University. This includes:

• The cost of your tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan (after any Stetson University or outside scholarships have been applied)
• Approximately $4,200 (USD) to help cover books and other personal expenses

Once our International Admissions team has received and approved all of your required documents, we will issue your Initial I-20. You will use your I-20 to schedule your visa appointment and apply for your F-1 student visa.

Transferring an I-20

If you are already studying in the United States on an F-1 student visa, you will need to provide the documentation above, plus the following:

• Photocopy of your current I-20
• Photocopy of your current F-1 student visa

Once we receive all of your forms, you will receive a Transfer Clearance Form so you can arrange for your current institution to release your SEVIS record to Stetson University.

Other Visa Types

If you are in the United States under a different visa, please inform Stetson University Admissions. We will need a photocopy of your visa for our records.

If you currently live in the United States and are not on a non-immigrant visa, are a permanent resident, or are covered under the DREAM Act, you are not considered an international applicant.