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International First-Year Students

If you have not started or completed university-level coursework and recently graduated (or will graduate) from secondary school (equivalent to US high school), follow these steps:

(no fee)
Click “Sign Up” to register and verify your email. Fill in all required fields, sign, and submit. For questions, email admissions@northpark.edu.

Or apply

Transcript requirements

  • A high school principal, administrator, teacher, or counselor must submit official transcripts. Student-submitted transcripts are not accepted.
  • Students must be on track to complete secondary school (US grade 12 equivalent) within three months of starting university.
  • If admitted while the final semester is in progress, a final transcript confirming the graduation date is required after graduation.

Mail transcripts to:
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Office of International Admissions, Box 19
3225 West Foster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625

 

Academic recommendations

A current or former teacher must submit a letter verifying your academic abilities. Use the online application to request a recommendation by providing your recommender’s email. Ƶ will contact them on your behalf.

English proficiency requirement

Ƶ does not offer an ESL program and requires international students to provide proof of English proficiency. Accepted test scores:

  • TOEFL iBT: 80 (lower scores considered based on subject scores)
  • IELTS: 6.0 (lower scores considered based on subject scores)
  • Duolingo: 105
  • Pearson PTE: 53
  • Cambridge English Assessment: B2
  • Oxford ELLT: 7 (Use promo code for a discount)

 

Visa sponsorship

International students need visa sponsorship to study in the U.S. To apply for an F-1 student visa, you must obtain a Form I-20. Ƶ can issue your Form I-20 only after admission and submission of:

  • Passport ID page (scan and email to medrake@northpark.edu)
  • Bank statement (showing at least six months of deposits in the sponsor’s name)
  • Financial affidavit of support

 

SAT/ACT (optional)

SAT and ACT are optional for admission. If taken, submit scores through the testing agency.

Ƶ codes:
ACT: 1098
SAT: 1556

Essay (optional)

An essay may be required if additional information is needed for admission.