Admissions

International Student Process

All non-United States citizens who are not permanent residents and who wish to study at McPherson College must complete the International Student Application. 

Required Materials for Admission to McPherson College:

1. Submission of an International Student Application
   
   
2. Official copies of your academic records from all institutions attended.Submit official copies of your records beginning with the first year of elementary school (if possible). For academic work at the secondary level or above, records must include certified copies of supporting documents with English translations and records of activities other than academics since finishing school. All records must include date of entry, termination and the name of certificate/diploma received.
   • If your academic records can’t be translated to English please submit them to World Education Services (WES). http://www.wes.org/about/linktowes.asp.  This is done at the applicant’s expense.
     
     
3. Official TOEFL or SAT I score  -  A TOEFL or SAT I scores is required of all students whose native language is not English. 
   • English proficiency report is to be verified by the results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Required TOEFL score for McPherson College is 213 (computer) or 550 (paper-based).  
   • The SAT can be substituted for the TOEFL with a required score of 860 composite (Reading and Math only).  McPherson College SAT code is #6404.
     
     
4. Two (2)  Letters of Recommendation (in English)
   
   
5. Affidavit of Sponsor

Once a student is ACCEPTED

• A letter of Acceptance will be mailed to you
• Roadmap (health, housing, insurance information) will accompany the letter
• Please submit your $500 Enrollment/Housing Deposit

I-20 – Will be sent ONLY after your $500 Enrollment/Housing Deposit is received

• The I-20 is mailed to you at your home address. You will use this to obtain an F-1 Visa which will allow you to enter the US to attend McPherson College.

Please work with the Admissions Office to arrange pick-up from the Wichita, KS (ICT) Airport.