All forms should be filled out in English and typewritten. There is no application fee for International applicants. The following items must be received before an admission decision can be made:

• A completed application: Click here to apply now online or submit the Common Application
• Certified copies of original official records/ transcript of secondary and post-secondary school work. All records should be in English. If the language of the records is not in English, a certified literal translation should be included with the original document.
• Official TOEFL scores of 550 (213 computer-based) or higher, or iBT scores of 79 or higher if your first language is any other than English: You can be exempted from the TOEFL if you score a 600 or higher on the verbal portion of the SAT. We also recognize IELTS scores. To be considered for admission, scores must exceed 6.5. http://www.toefl.org
• Official SAT I scores to be considered for full-tuition and 3/4 tuition merit based scholarships http://www.ets.org
• Two letters of recommendation. It is required of the candidate to have all records and letters of reference translated into English. Please note that persons requested to write letters of reference should be requested to send them directly to the Wittenberg Office of Admission.
• International Student Financial Aid Application

Note: SAT and TOEFL scores should be sent directly to Wittenberg by The Educational Testing Service.

         All materials should be sent to:

         Office of Admission

         Wittenberg University

         Ward Street at N. Wittenberg Avenue

         Post Office Box 720

         Springfield, OH 45501-0720

         USA

Application Deadlines:

• Early Action I: December 1 The Early Action I Plan provides the applicant with early notification.  If you choose to apply under the Early Action I, your application must be received by December 1.  You will be notified before January 1 of an admission decision.  Your $400 non-refundable deposit will be due by May 1.
• Early Action II: January 15 If you choose to apply under the Early Action II Plan, your application must be received by January 15.  You will be notified before February 1 of an admission decision.  Your $400 non-refundable deposit will be due by May 1.
• Regular Action: March 15 Any applications submitted after the Early Action II Plan deadline, of January 15, will be considered under the Regular Action Plan. If you choose to apply under the Regular Action Plan, your application must be received by March 15.   You will be notified before April 1 of an admission decision.  Your $400 non-refundable deposit will be due by May 1.
• Financial Assistance Eligibility: March 1 You must apply by March 1 to be eligible for financial assistance.
• International Student Financial Aid Application

 

Application Process:

Once you have submitted all of the above materials, your application will be reviewed by the admission and scholarship committees. You should receive an admission and scholarship decision from Wittenberg within one month of submitting a completed application. A $400 US enrollment deposit and Financial Verification Paperwork will need to be submitted by May 1 in order to secure a position at Wittenberg. The Office of International Education will help you work through the financial verification process. If all of the finances and paperwork are in order, we will issue your I-20 or DS-2019 in order for you to obtain your visa to enter the US.  Housing and course registration information will also be sent at this time.

The Office of International Education is responsible for immigration issues and concerns and orientation programs when you arrive on campus. The Office of International Education coordinates assistance to help ease adjustment to US culture and Wittenberg campus life. This office will be a resource to you prior and during your time on campus.

For more information on International Transfer, please click here.