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).
• An essay. Topics are listed on the application for admission.
• 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 World Education Services, Inc. (www.wes.org) or the Undergraduate International Admission website for more information.

The following documents are required if you have fewer than 24 transferable college credits or if the language of instruction for all courses is in a language other than English:

• 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 the Undergraduate International Admission website for more information.

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - minimum score of 79 (internet based)/550 (paper-based)/213 (computer-based)

•   IELTS  (International English Language Testing System) - minimum score of 6.5

•   PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) -minimum score of 53

•   DET (Duolingo English Test)- minimum score of 100

TOEFL or IELTS are the preferred tests for students from non-English speaking nations. Students with scores below these numbers may also apply. The language test requirement may be waived for students whose high school and/or college language of instruction was English. Students must contact admission@hood.edu to be approved for a language test requirement waiver.

Financial Information:

• If applying for an F-1 visa, provide certification of financial support including the Affidavit of Support form. 
• 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.