International Transfer applicants

Applications that include all of the materials listed below will be reviewed for admission:

• A completed Hood College application (www.hood.edu/apply or www.commonapp.org). Please remember to include an email address with your application to help make future communication easier.
• A writing sample, submitted through the Common Application. This can be an essay on a topic of your choice or a previously graded paper.
• Official copies of all college/university transcripts. 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 Please visit World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org) or hood.edu/Admission/International-Admission/Credit-Evaluation.html) for a list of acceptable credit evaluation agencies

The following documents are required if you have fewer than 24 transferable college credits:

• Official secondary school (high school) transcript and secondary school report form. 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 (www.wes.org) or hood.edu/Admission/International-Admission/Credit-Evaluation.html) for a list of acceptable credit evaluation agencies.
• Official 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 or 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.