International Students

Please complete the Undergraduate USJ Application or The Common Application.

Although The University of Saint Joseph reviews applications on a rolling basis, we ask that you check the visa wait times in your location and plan accordingly. It takes approximately two weeks to review your application once your entire file is complete.

Submit the following supporting documents:

• Official high school transcript*.
• Official college transcript(s)* (transfer students only).
• Personal essay of 250+ words (in English).
• Academic letter of recommendation.
• Proof of English proficiency. If English is not primary language, USJ requires an overall score of 79 or higher on TOEFL iBT®, band score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS (Academic Version), 105 on the Duolingo English Test, or an overall score of 53 on the Pearson PTE Academic Language Test. Successful completion of ELS 112 is also accepted.

*All transcripts must be translated into English, evaluated, and sent directly to USJ by a NACES member organization.

*SAT/ACT scores are optional.

Once the steps above are complete, you will be notified of the admissions decision on a rolling basis.

*If admitted to USJ, you can accept the offer admission by completing an Enrollment Confirmation Form, and submitting a $500 deposit ($300 for non-residential students).

Submit the following additional documentation for an I-20 to be issued:

• A copy of your passport and current visa (if applicable)
• Official certification of finances with supporting documentation showing funding for at least one academic year, including tuition and fees, living expenses, personal expenses, and textbooks.
• Any documentation required for additional, dependent visas

NOTE: I-20 forms are issued to students after acceptance for full-time study and verification of sufficient funding. International students will not qualify for an F-1 student visa if they are pursuing an online program. If admitted you will be prompted to fill out the certificate of finance and upload a copy of your passport. Once these final items are submitted and the university reviews your documents your I-20 will be made. I-20’s will only be released after the enrollment deposit is paid.

Apply for an F-1 student visa:

• USJ is permitted by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to admit non-immigrant students. Upon admission to a degree program, you will be issued an I-20, which is used to pursue an F-1 student visa through the American Embassy or Consulate in your home country. This visa must be current at all times.
• For additional information on applying for an F-1 visa, we recommend you visit Study in the States.

Please review the USJ immunization and health requirements. All international students are required to maintain health insurance coverage provided by USJ. For more information, visit Health Services.

Undergraduate:

Tuition and Fees – $45,908
Room and Board – $13,590
Books and Supplies – $1,200
Transportation – $1,026
Personal Expenses – $1,626

Total Cost – $63,350

*The estimated total cost is the amount for which a prospective F-1 student would need to show funding in the certificate of finances in order to obtain an I-20.

Please note that any scholarships received can apply toward the estimated total cost as well, thus reducing the amount needed on the bank statement.

Merit Scholarships

Honors Program Scholarship* – $25,000/year (up to $100,000 total)
Catholic Promise Scholarship** – $25,000/year (up to $100,000 total)
Academic Merit Scholarship – $10,000-20,000/year (up to $40,000-80,000 total)

Additional Scholarships

Mercy Values Scholarship – $1,000-10,000/year (up to $4,000-40,000 total)
Campus Visit Scholarship*** – $1,000

*Awarded only to students who are admitted to the Honors Program

**Awarded to students who completed four years of high school/secondary school at a Catholic institution, earned at least a 3.0 GPA, and will be residing on campus

***Awarded to international students who attend a virtual event

****Please note that international students are not eligible for need-based aid

Please complete the Graduate USJ Application.

Submit the following supporting documents:

• Official transcript(s) evaluated by a NACES member organization. Submit your official NACES member organization’s international transcript evaluation directly to USJ by the evaluator.
• Proof of English proficiency. If English is not primary language, USJ requires an overall score of 79 or higher on TOEFL iBT®, band score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS (Academic Version), 105 on the Duolingo English Test, or an overall score of 53 on the Pearson PTE Academic Language Test. Successful completion of ELS 112 is also accepted.
• Additional documents as required for your specific graduate program of study. These will be listed in your “online portal,” which is created after you submit the application in Step 1. These requirements often include, but are not limited to, letters of recommendation, essay, resume/CV, etc.

Once all documents are received, the completed file will be submitted to the Program Director for an admission decision. Program Directors will advise Admissions of their decision and candidates will receive an update via email.

Submit the following additional documentation for an I-20 to be issued:

• A copy of your passport and current visa (if applicable)
• Official certification of finances with supporting documentation showing funding for at least one academic year, including tuition and fees, living expenses, personal expenses, and textbooks.
• Any documentation required for additional, dependent visas

NOTE: I-20 forms are issued to students after acceptance for full-time study and verification of sufficient funding. International students will not qualify for an F-1 student visa if they are pursuing an online program. If admitted you will be prompted to fill out the certificate of finance and upload a copy of your passport. Once these final items are submitted and the university reviews your documents.

Apply for an F-1 student visa:

• USJ is permitted by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to admit non-immigrant students. Upon admission to a degree program, you will be issued an I-20, which is used to pursue an F-1 student visa through the American Embassy or Consulate in your home country. This visa must be current at all times.
• For additional information on applying for an F-1 visa, we recommend you visit Study in the States.

Please review the USJ immunization and health requirements. All international students are required to maintain health insurance coverage provided by USJ. For more information, visit Health Services.

Graduate:

Costs for graduate programs vary. Please refer to the Graduate Tuition Rates, 2023-2024 for current rates. Graduate students must enroll in at least 9 credits per term to be considered full-time and in good standing for F-1 purposes.

The University of Saint Joseph does not offer scholarships for graduate students. Additionally, need-based aid is not available for international students. It is the responsibility of each student to secure appropriate funding for graduate study.