become more

 

 

International Student

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to Guilford College international students must fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Submit a completed application along with all supporting documentation, including records of prior academic work and recommendations. If records are not in English, an official translation must be included.
  2. Achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 213, 550 paper test, or 80 internet based test.
  3. In lieu of TOEFL, students can submit a minimum score IELTS score of 6.5.
  4. SAT or ACT scores (optional, but can be beneficial for obtaining scholarships)
  5. Provide a complete and true Certificate of Finance.
  6. Transfer students must also complete the Visa Clearance Form
  7. $25 Application Fee. If the application is submitted online, we will waive the application fee.

Note: Students who are Americans living abroad do not need a Certificate of Finances. They do need a TOEFL if English is not their first language. Both Americans living abroad and international students use the same application form.

Application Deadlines:
Fall Admission - Feb 15
Spring Admission - Dec 1
Transfer - April 1

The goal of the Guilford admission process is to select those international applicants who will benefit most from a Guilford education and contribute significantly to the Guilford community. The admission committee thoroughly reviews each applicant to determine academic preparation as well as to evaluate other qualities such as leadership, creativity, and school and community involvement.

For first-year applicants, we consider your coursework and grades, with the expectation that you will have at least four college-preparatory courses each year and the hope that you have challenged yourself with advanced courses where available. To the extent that we can, we also consider the level of competition in your secondary school. Along with your test scores, academic record, and extracurricular activities, Guilford also looks at a personal essay as well as school recommendations from a counselor and a teacher.

Guilford College welcomes applications from international students as either first year students or transfer students from other universities. Transfer students may transfer up to 64 credit hours from another university.

Important Links:

Financial Assistance Opportunities for International Students

 

International Students at Guilford

Language Requirements

Proof of Financial Support

For more information:

Tanya Madenyika

Assistant Director of Admission/ Multicultural Recruiter

madenyikatb@guilford.edu

Guilford College

5800 West Friendly Ave.

Greensboro, NC 27410

336-316-2100

fax# 336-316-2954