International Students—Applying for Admission

Application deadlines for all international students: Fall – June 15, Spring – November 15

International students, whether in the United States or abroad, may apply for admission as a first-year student or transfer student. International applicants are encouraged to submit their applications online. Applicants should note that all documents submitted as part of the admission process become the property of Hood College and will not be returned.

International first-year student applicants must have completed their secondary education or plan to complete it by the semester prior to enrollment. Applications that include all of the materials listed below will be reviewed for admission:

• A completed Hood College application (hood.edu/apply or commonapp.org). Please remember to include an email address with your application to help make future communication easier.
• A writing sample, completed through the Common Application. This can be an essay on a topic of your choice or a previously graded paper.  
• Official secondary school (high school) transcript. International transcripts will only be accepted for consideration at Hood College if they have been translated and evaluated by a professional organization. We require a course- by-course evaluation. Please visit World Education Services, Inc. (wes.org/) or hood.edu/Admission/International-Admission/Credit-Evaluation.html for a list of acceptable credit evaluation agencies.
• Official test scores from one of the following: TOEFL, IELTS, SAT or ACT. TOEFL minimum score of 79-80 internet based/550 paper based/213 computer based or IELTS minimum score of 6.5. TOEFL and IELTS are the preferred tests for students from non-English speaking nations. Students with scores below these numbers may also apply.
• Financial Information:
  • If applying for an F-1 visa, you must complete the Hood College Undergraduate International Application and provide the requested financial information.
  • If applying as a student under an immigration status other than permanent resident, please contact the Admission Office for details about which materials you may be required to submit.
  • A student may choose to use the College Board International Student Financial Aid Application and International Student Certification of Finances form to explain their financial situation, as long as they also submit supporting documents such as bank statements.

Optional information:

• While not required, an additional essay on a topic of your choice and recommendation(s) from academic instructor(s) about your performance and ability will facilitate the admission decision.