Our Students Have Come From All Over
Schreiner University welcomes students from all areas of the world and we look forward to helping you through the admission process. Applicants whose country of citizenship is not the United States of America are considered international students.
Schreiner University does not offer English as a second language; therefore, students must provide proof of adequate command of the English language at the time they apply to Schreiner University.
International Students
International students who wish to be considered for admission to Schreiner University should provide the following information to the Office of Admission and Financial Aid:
- A completed application.
You may apply online here: - An application fee of $25.00 (US dollars) submitted by bank check or money order. You may also pay online when completing your application (see link above)
- A certified official transcript (in English) of secondary school and or college courses and the grades or official copies of all national subject tests such as “O” or “A” level exam scores.
- Companies such as Foreign Credentials Service of America at foreigncredentials.org or 877-553-4285 (toll-free) offer translation and evaluation services.
- Required GPA is 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 grade scale.
- A properly completed Certification of Finances form that indicates the amount of funds available for the student to attend college, in US dollars. This must be signed by a proper bank official.
- Official test scores indicating the English language proficiency. This requirement may be satisfied by the English proficiency exams listed below or completion of level 109 at an ELS Language Center. This may also be waived based on SAT or ACT scores.
Proficiency Exam Minimum Scores (one of the following):- TOEFL iBT of 79 or higher, or
- IELTS of 6.5 band score or higher, or
- Duolingo DET of 110 or higher, or
- Pearson PTE of 58 or higher, or
- iTEP Academic of 5.5, or
- Manchester Exam total score of 360 or higher, or
- Cambridge of C1, or
- Other equivalent English proficiency exams as approved by Schreiner University
Once all the documents are received by the Office of Admission and Financial Aid, the student can expect a decision soon.
Admitted students will receive, by return mail, an acceptance letter and Certification of Finance form. The form 1-20 will be sent to the admitted student as soon as half the total cost of attendance for one year is on deposit at Schreiner University (in US dollars). This amount will be listed on your personal acceptance letter.
Before scheduling an appointment with the Embassy to apply for the student visa, you are required to pay a SEVIS 1-901 processing fee (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) in the amount of $100 USD directly to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency.
Exchange Students
- Application
- Students can apply at or the Schreiner University application: Be sure to select non-degree seeking on the first question to ensure we have you marked properly in our system.
- Application fee of $25
- This can be paid online, over the phone, or by check.
- Certified official copy of high school and/or college/university transcripts with each course completed and grade earned; copies must be translated into English. Companies such as Foreign Credentials Service of America at foreigncredentials.org or 877-553-4285 (toll-free) offer translation and evaluation services.
- Demonstrated English language proficiency (both oral and written). For students from non-English speaking countries, SAT and/or TOEFL or IELTS scores must be provided. (Official SAT scores required to be considered for merit scholarship.) A minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper) or 79 (internet) or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required.
- 60 days prior to the date of anticipated enrollment
Been Accepted? Here are your next steps…
- Visit campus (if you haven’t already!)
- Submit a completed Certification of Finances
- U.S. funds for first semester payable to Schreiner University
- Once this is received, the University Registrar will issue the Certification of Eligibility to Enroll form (I-20)
- Student must then apply for the Student Visa
- Pay $200 SEVIS I-901 processing fee (not payable to Schreiner University) before scheduling an appointment with the Embassy
- Once the I-20 is received, many more options will become available!
- Register for orientation on your Schreiner One (Opens February 1 for fall semester)
- When you register for orientation, you will list your course preferences and we will create your schedule so you can enjoy the rest of your senior year!
- Sign up for housing or if you qualify, complete the commuter form, on your Schreiner One account (Opens February 1 for fall semester)
- Complete your Health History Form on your Schreiner One account – DUE August 1st
- Submit your Meningitis Vaccination record to health@schreiner.edu – DUE August 1st
- Submit your final high school transcripts – DUE by the first day of classes
- Submit any dual credit transcripts or AP scores BEFORE orientation
- Complete your financial aid on your Schreiner One – DUE by August 1st
- Set up a payment arrangements for any remaining balance – DUE by August 1st
Frequently Asked Questions
International students can qualify for merit scholarships based on their GPA, test scores, and other holistic factors. Exchange students will not qualify for merit but rather qualify for the designated scholarship for the organization they are associated with.
