Admission of International Students
Applicants who are citizens of other countries must file:
- Completed Application of Admission
- Evidence of English language proficiency from an internationally recognized test. One of the following:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 53 or better on the internet-based TOEFL. To obtain information on registering for a TOEFL exam, please call 609-771-7100 or visit the website, http://www.toefl.org. Marietta College’s institutional TOEFL code is 1444.
- International Language Testing System (IELTS): Band 5.5 or higher and at least a 5.0 in all sub-areas. Students who intend to enroll in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Athletic Training, or one of the majors in our Education program must have an IELTS band score of 6.0 or higher to be considered for admission.
- Cambridge Proficiency Examination (CPE): Grade C or higher; or Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Grade B or higher; or First Certificate Exam (FCE): Grade A.
The College also considers for admission outstanding students whose scores are somewhat lower, provided that their proficiency is adequate for college work taken with English as a Second Language courses. In order to ensure proper placement in courses, the College will assess all international students’ English language proficiency when they arrive. If necessary, students will be enrolled in an appropriate level of English as a Second Language (ESL) course.
- Verification of Ability to Pay: International students must provide an official financial statement that indicates the applicant can pay all fees, including the cost for tuition, room, board, fees, books, and spending money for one full year (two semesters). The statement must be signed by a bank official, official sponsor, or both. Marietta College offers limited financial assistance to entering international students. After one semester or one year of academic residence, international students with academic distinction will be eligible for academic scholarships.
- The College recognizes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program for admission purposes and advanced placement. Students may be granted college credit for higher level IB courses in which they achieve grades of 5 or better. Decisions on placement and credit in departmental majors, minors, and certificates are made by the Registrar in consultation with the appropriate department chairs.
- Evaluation of International Transcripts: International students who wish to transfer coursework from an international university must submit transcripts to an NACES (http:// www.naces.org/) member agency for a course-by-course evaluation. Marietta College recommends World Education Services (WES) but evaluations by any of the member agencies will be accepted.
- Credit will be allowed only for courses equivalent to or similar to those offered by Marietta College and completed with a grade of “C” or better. The credit hours awarded will be shown as transfer credits on the student’s Marietta College transcript and can be used to satisfy credit and applicable course requirements for graduation. However, the grades earned for transferred courses are not included in computing the student’s cumulative or program grade point average for the Marietta College degree. Transfer hours do not count as hours “in residence.” Students planning to transfer in credits are reminded of the College’s Residency Requirement for graduation. See the Graduation Requirement section of the catalog for more information.
- It is the responsibility of the student to arrange and pay for the evaluation through one of the third party evaluation agencies as noted above and to arrange to have the official evaluation sent directly to the College from the agency. Marietta College does not require an official copy of the international transcripts be sent to us, only the official evaluation sent directly from the agency to Marietta College, Office of Admission.