How do I receive financial aid? Will the financial aid completely cover all my expenses to study at Marywood?
Marywood University does not offer full tuition scholarships. Every student has an opportunity to receive financial aid once they are accepted. However, the financial aid will not completely cover all of your expenses. The amount of financial aid awarded varies for each student and situation. Once a student is accepted a financial aid award will be sent to the student.
How long will it take a student to graduate?
This depends on the course of study a student chooses. Generally, students who take at least 15-18 credits per semester will complete their degree in four years.
Will my credits be accepted if I am a transfer student?
Due to the variety of educational systems around the world, Marywood University can not offer a credit evaluation of courses taken without viewing a copy of transcripts.
Students who apply to Marywood must send all of their official transcripts so that we can review previously completed coursework and grades. Your transcripts must be certified true with a seal and/or signature from the school for them to be acceptable.
Once received, a decision can be made regarding which credits will and will not transfer for each individual student.
Is residence hall living an option for all four years?
Yes. Housing is guaranteed for all four years. First-time resident students are required to live on campus for the first two years.
When and how do I receive an I-20 visa?
Marywood University will not issue the I-20 until you have:
Been accepted to Marywood University
Submit the Certification of Finances which shows evidence of financial support
Submit your non-refundable $1,535.00 USD Advance Deposit with a notarized affidavit to confirm your acceptance.
Then:
Marywood University's Registrar Office will issue you an I-20 via DHL delivery service. You are responsible for the shipping cost of the I-20. The cost may range any where from $30.00 USD to $100.00 USD.
What do I need to bring to the interview at the U.S. Embassy to acquire my visa?
Complete the I-901 form. The Form I-901 is available, in PDF, for printing and downloading from the web at www.ice.gov/sevis/i901. DO NOT SEND THIS BACK TO MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY, but do keep a copy for yourself. Send this to United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (U.S.I.C.E.) Office with a payment of $100.00 USD. Once you receive your SEVIS receipt from U.S.I.C.E., (also known as I-797), you may go to the embassy to acquire your visa.
Be sure to bring:
Your SEVIS receipt
Copy of your Certificate of Finances
Notarized Affidavit and bank statements
Proof of residence in your country
Your valid passport
Money for the visa application
Your I-20
What should I plan to bring to Marywood?
Visit the "What to Bring" link on the International Students page of MyMarywood.com.
Do you offer airport pickup?
Yes, we can offer airport pick-up from the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Airport. Marywood is easily accessible by automobile, bus and air. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is just a ten-minute ride from Marywood's campus. If a student arrives in New York or Philadelphia, he/she will have to arrange transportation to Scranton.