International Students

International students are a part of Sewanee's fabric, participating in every aspect of campus life. The university is committed to helping academically gifted students abroad become integral members of the Sewanee community. Sewanee represents 27 countries in the currently enrolled student body. Further, Sewanee values the cultural enrichment that a global community cultivates with more than 40% of students studying abroad throughout the school year during their four years on campus. After you have researched all that Sewanee has to offer you, we look forward to receiving your application for admission during your graduating year.

 

Application Materials, Deadline, and Fees:

-         Sewanee’s secure online application can be accessed at: http://admission.sewanee.edu/apply; or

-         Hardcopy applications can also be downloaded at http://admission.sewanee.edu/apply

-         Application materials must be submitted to Sewanee by February 1.

-         There is no application fee charged to international students.  

Applications Requirements:

-         A transcript of grades earned in all high school courses including a grade point average (GPA) must be submitted. All application documents must be notarized translations in English. 

-         If English is not the student's native language, official results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required. To be competitive in our applicant pool, Sewanee requires a minimum TOEFL score of 213 (computer-based), 550 (paper-based), or 80 (internet-based) respectively. Scores from any of the three testing formats may be submitted, but only one is necessary.The university does not offer a conditional admission program for students lacking fluency in English. More information can be found at www.toefl.org.

-         All applicants also have the option to submit results of the new Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) I or American College Test (ACT) with writing. More information can be found at www.collegeboard.com.

-         Results for the SAT or ACT and the TOEFL must be sent directly to Sewanee by the testing agency. The SAT test code is 1842, the ACT 4024.

-         Also required is an official bank statement, or a letter from your corporate sponsor or bank on official letterhead, stating the amount in $U.S. of funds available for college expenses.

Financial Aid/ Scholarships:

-         Sewanee offers scholarships to international students applying as freshmen for the fall semester ranging in value from partial to full tuition, room and board, and fees.

-         The highly competitive selection process involves an evaluation of a student's academic record, teacher recommendations, personal essay, extracurricular involvement and leadership, and his or her test scores on the TOEFL and/or SAT/ACT.

-         All international students are considered as merit scholarship candidates; the December 9 merit deadline is only for U.S. students. International students, however, are not eligible for need-based financial aid from the U.S. federal government.

 

-         International students must obtain a F-1 class visa for entry into the United States. Information on applications, overseas interviews, and the timeline for visa issuance is available at the U.S. State Department’s website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html.

-         The State Department’s education USA site provides a guide to higher education in the U.S.: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html.

-         Sewanee estimates that international students should expect to spend $5,000 to cover travel, books, medical insurance, and personal items throughout the year. These expenses are not covered by scholarships.

 

Transfer Eligibility 

-         International students are welcome to apply for transfer in the fall or spring semester, however, they cannot receive scholarship funds. The fall semester transfer deadline is April 1 and the spring semester is December 1.

 

-         Early decision is available for international students. However, as scholarships are not awarded until the spring, early decision applicants must be prepared to finance the full cost of Sewanee attendance. The early decision deadline is November 15 or January 2.

 

Notification Deadline 

-         Admission decisions for international students and scholarships are made in March and April.

 

-         Sewanee is committed to assisting you and your parents throughout the college admission process. Questions should be directed to Marisa Marquez, who oversees international applications in the admissions office. She can be reached at (800) 522-2234 or intladmiss@sewanee.edu.