Prospective Students

All applicants to Immaculata University are required to complete an application form. Please refer to the college you wish to attend (College of Undergraduate Studies, College of LifeLong Learning, College of Graduate Studies) to locate the application information.

International students should apply before March 1 for fall admission to alleviate problems of visa clearance and mail service delays. Applications for the term beginning in January must be completed by September 1.

All of us at Immaculata University greatly value our international campus population and it is our aim to make the process straightforward for all students.

Please read the sections below and determine which student type best represents your individual situation. You can apply to Immaculata in one of three categories: freshman, transfer, or graduate student. Each of the student types listed below will lead you through the application process.

Freshmen

Completed secondary school and have not enrolled in a regular session at any college or university.

Please submit the following:

Completed undergraduate admissions application
Pay the application fee by credit card, check, or money order made payable to Immaculata University
Official SAT or ACT score(s)
English proficiency: Either official TOEFL score(s) or IELTS academic exam score(s)
Certified copies of secondary school transcripts
WES evaluation of secondary school transcripts if not already in English
Results of any leaving certificates or university entrance exams
Copy of identification page of passport
Financial support statement – completed and signed by you and your parents or sponsor (if applicable)
Financial verification document: bank statement
Health and insurance information as required

Transfer

Completed some coursework at the collegiate level (post-secondary).

Please submit the following:

Completed undergraduate transfer admissions application
Pay the application fee by credit card, check, or money order made payable to Immaculata University
Official transcript for each postsecondary educational institution attended
WES evaluation of each transcript from all postsecondary educational institution attended
English Proficiency: Either official TOEFL score(s) or IELTS academic exam score(s)
Copy of identification page of passport
Financial support statement – completed and signed by you and your parents or sponsor (if applicable)
Financial verification document: bank statement
Health and insurance information as required

Transfer students who have attained fewer than 30 college credits will need to provide the following:

Official SAT or ACT score(s)
Certified copies of secondary school transcripts
WES evaluation of secondary school transcripts
Results of any leaving certificates or university entrance exams

For further information, please visit Undergraduate Admissions.

Graduate

Completed a 4 year bachelor’s degree or the equivalent. Please view the individual program requirements and be attentive to deadlines and specific submission items for each.

Please submit the following:

Completed graduate admissions application
Pay the application fee by credit card, check, or money order made payable to Immaculata University
Official GRE or MAT scores as required
English proficiency: Either official TOEFL or IELTS academic score
Official university transcripts from all schools attended at undergraduate or graduate level
Official copies of diplomas or degree certificates
WES evaluation of all transcripts, diplomas, and degree certificate
Essay (Goal statement) as required
Letters of recommendation (2) as required
Copy of identification page of passport
Financial support statement – completed and signed by you, and/or sponsor
Financial verification document: original bank statement(s)
Certification of enrollment in an approved health and accident insurance program

For further information, please visit Graduate Admissions

A formal letter of acceptance from Immaculata University will indicate that all admissions requirements have been met. A Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) is issued to the student who has shown intent to enroll. The Certificate of Eligibility must be presented to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate along with a passport and the Immaculata University acceptance letter when applying for the F-1 visa. Applicants should be prepared to provide proof of residence abroad to which they intend to return after completion of studies.

The Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) will indicate the length of time the student will be granted for study in the United States. The student’s passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the date of completion of studies.

When traveling to the United States, the student should carry the following documents:

Passport which includes immigration documents with visa and SEVIS fee receipt
SEVIS Form I-20
Evidence of financial resources
Evidence of student status
Contact information for Designated School Official at Immaculata

Upon arrival in the United States, the student will proceed to the Department of Homeland Security station at the port of entry. He/she should have the following documents ready: passport, SEVIS I-20, Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record, and CF-6059 Customs Declaration Form. The Form I-94 should reflect the student’s home address. It is important that the inspecting officer stamps the documents. If it should occur that the student is requested to proceed to a “secondary inspection,” it is essential that he/she has the name and number of a contact person at Immaculata University.

Living on Campus

It is recommended that entering freshmen live in the student residence halls unless they have made appropriate arrangements for off-campus housing approved by a relative or guardian.

Let the Office of Commuter and Residence Life know as soon as possible if you are interestd in on-campus housing.

On-campus housing for international transfer and graduate students is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Preparing for Your F-1 Visa Interview

This information is for people who plan to enter the United States for the first time to study. For information on bringing dependents to the U.S., returning to continue studies, or renewing your visa, refer to the U.S.Department of State website:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors_types_students2.html

Procedure

Contact your local U.S.Consulate or Embassy to ask about how to get an F-1 international student visa. (http://usembassy.state.gov/).

After you receive an I-20 form from Immaculata University, follow the U.S.Embassy/Consulate’s instructions to schedule an interview for your F-1 student visa. It is important to apply for your student visa as far in advance as possible. Most consulates recommend that appointments be made no more than 90 days from the intended date of travel, but some can make earlier arrangements for interviews.

Complete the following forms:

DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form
DS-158 Contact Information and Work History for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant
DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application (for males 16 to 45)

Pay the visa application fee. (Instructions are on embassy web site).

Pay the $100 SEVIS fee using form I-901.(www.FMJfee.com).

To pay by mail:
A check, international money order or foreign draft (drawn on U.S. banks only) made payable to THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT. Mail the payment and completed I-901 form to the address listed on the form. A Form I-797 receipt confirmation letter should be sent to you within 3 days of processing the fee. Be sure to make copies of this receipt letter, and keep it with your other important immigration documents.

To pay Online:
Complete the form online and supply the necessary Visa, MasterCard or American Express information. Name must be written exactly as it appears on the I-20 form. Print a copy of the receipt and keep it with your other important immigration documents.

You must bring the receipt of fee payment with you to the interview. If you have lost the receipt, the Visa Officer should be able to view your payment history on the database.

If you are transferring schools, extending your program, applying for an F-2 dependent visa, or have paid this fee and been denied a visa within the last twelve months, you do not need to pay the $100 SEVIS fee.

Prepare and bring the following to your visa interview:

A passport valid for at least six months
Form I-20 (sign the form under item 11)
Immaculata University admission letter
Completed visa applications (DS-156, DS-158 and, if applicable, DS-157)
Two 2”x2”photographs in the prescribed format (http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/pptphotos/index.html)
A receipt for the visa application fee
A receipt for the SEVIS fee
Financial evidence that shows you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period you intend to study
Any information that proves that you will return to your home country after finishing your studies in the U.S. (proof of property, family, or other ties).

Good luck with the process. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of International Student Services at Immaculata University. cconjar@immaculata.edu or call 610-647-4400#3116 or #3239.

Official Arrival Date

You are expected to arrive in the United States by the date indicated on your Form I-20. The International Student Orientation at Immaculata University is scheduled for the Saturday before classes begin. It is recommended that you plan your arrival acc