All undergraduate students must submit a complete application to Â鶹ÊÓƵ along with all supporting documents listed below. Please keep a copy of all documents submitted to Alvernia as you will be required to show them again at the American Embassy or Consulate in your country. You should apply as an undergraduate student (seeking a bachelor's degree) online by submitting our or
Any questions should be emailed to the International Admissions office at international.admissions@alvernia.edu. Alvernia's Director of International Recruitment Sibel Ahi may also be contacted by phone at 610-568-1473.
International Applicant Deadlines
- To begin classes in January (Spring semester), applications and supporting materials must be submitted by January 1
- To begin classes in August (Fall semester), applications and supporting materials must be submitted by July 1
Required Supporting Materials
- Official copies of all education credentials, such as high school transcripts or equivalent high school completion certificate.
- Foreign Credential Equivalency Report(s) of all documents must be submitted, with a copy of the original documents. Suggested agencies include | | IEE with $145 flat rate; or , , and .
- Financial Statement via the International Student Certification of Finance.
English Language Proficiency
All students who are non-native English speakers or come from a country where English is not the official language will be required to provide proof of English proficiency. Please use the to verify if your country is considered an English-speaking territory. Students may take the or to verify their own English Proficiency.
Minimum Score Requirements:
- TOEFL: 75 or higher for the Internet-based test.
- IELTS: 5.5 or higher.
- DUOLINGO: 95 or higher.
- PTE: 60 or higher
English proficiency testing may be waived if a student has had at least two consecutive years of education in an American high school or institution of higher education. A transcript from the American school attended should suffice as proof of proficiency, unless otherwise determined by the Admissions Office.
Academic Testing
International students can complete the or and meet score criteria are eligible to receive merit scholarships. For more details regarding merit scholarships please click here.
* Important Note: The application process is different for adult degree completion students and graduate students (those seeking to earn a Master's or Doctoral degree). If you have already earned a Bachelor's degree or are seeking to attend as an adult student, choose the appropriate link below.
Currently, no scholarships/aid is available for international graduate students or international adult learners.
