The academic year is divided into two semesters: “fall” semester, from late August through December, and “spring” semester, from January through May. Courses are also offered in two “summer” sessions from May until early August.

Complete applications for the “fall” semester must be received before March 31st.

Complete applications for the “spring” semester must be received before August 31st.

1. Thoroughly read the International Guidelines (Download, PDF 44k)
2. Complete your application. This can be done online: CLICK HERE.
3. Application fee of $35.00 USD (check, credit card, or money order)
4. If English is not your first language please submit official TOEFL scores or SAT scores to Marywood University. You must contact ETS and to send these scores directly to Marywood University. If you have taken the TOEFL you do not need to take the SAT. If you have taken the SAT you do not need to take the TOEFL. Marywood University does not require the SAT II subject tests.
   1. Marywood University requires that students achieve the following TOEFL scores:
      1. 500 on the written examination, or
      2. 173 on the computer-based exam, or
      3. 62 score on the Internet-based exam.
      4. (Students that have completed an Associate Degree within the United States are not required to submit TOEFL scores.)
      5. The minimum requirement for the SAT I exam is 900 combined Critical Reading and Math sections.
      6. We also accept the IELTS, with a minimum score of 5.5
5. Completed Supplementary Questionnaire (Download, PDF 44k)
6. Current Email Address
7. One Letter of Recommendation (e.g. professor, headmaster/headmistress, mentor, etc.)
8. Official** High School Leaving Certificate/ Diploma, if applicable.
9. Official** High School Transcript: • Official** College Transcript/ Leaving Certificate

   **“Official” means your transcripts must be certified true with a seal and/or signature from the school for them to be acceptable. If the transcripts are not in English a certified translator from a source such as World Education Services or ACCRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Offices) must translate them. Test scores must come directly from the testing offices and mailed to us directly at:
   
   Marywood University
   Office of Undergraduate Admissions
   2300 Adams Avenue
   Scranton, PA 18509
   USA

10. If you are already in the United States studying and want to transfer to Marywood you will need the Transfer of F1 Visa Form (Download, PDF 14k).

For international students the application and acceptance process requires a lot of work on the student’s behalf. It is important to begin this process early and be aware of all of the steps that must be taken in order to gain acceptance. See the International Guidelines (Download, PDF 44k) for thorough details.