International Student Criteria

TOEFL and/or iELTS report is required from all international applicants for whom English is not their first language

Academic factors include:

Transfer:

Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale

Course Offering/Selection

· Core

· Major

· Remedial Coursework

Classroom Performance: Good Academic Standing at previous institution(s); no academic probationary measure(s)

First Time Freshman:

· Minimum 2.75 weighted high school cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale

· Academic rigor

· Classroom Performance

· Class rank (if available)

· Test-Optional for 2020-21 cycle for the ACT and/or SAT.

International Student Materials include:

Completed WE Over Me Application

Submit official Transcript(s) from all institutions of attendance

Submit TOEFL and/or iELTS score report (if English is not your first language)

Submit Resume

Submit One (1) Recommendation Letter

Completed Notarized Affidavit of Support

Submit Copy of Passport

Non-academic factors include:

· Good financial standing at previous institution(s); no outstanding balances or holds on account

· Resume (Activities): This may include but not limited to athletics, band, community service, family responsibilities, employment, or internship, etc. We will focus on initiative and leadership.

· Recommendation Letter: from a non-relative, showcase your impact, and we will focus on coachability, reliability, work ethic.

International Student Application Requirements:

Complete your FREE WE Over Me Online Application

All transcripts and records must be accompanied by certified English translations when applicable.

Some students have used InCred or WES credential translation services.

Transfer:

Official College Transcript from ALL prior post-secondary institutions

· If you have attended more than one institution prior to transfer, you must submit official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities.

· If transferring fewer than 15 credit hours, applicants must submit an official high school transcript, as well as official standardized (ACT and/or SAT) scores.

· Students over 25 years of age with fewer than 15 credit hours do not need to submit standardized (ACT and/or SAT) scores.

Submit Notarized Affidavit of Support

· Students are required by U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to show proof to Paul Quinn College your ability to meet educational expenses for study in the United States. You must provide proof that adequate funding will be available to cover each year of study. An application for admission will not be considered without submission of a Statement of Financial Support.

Supporting documentation should be signed, in English, and include amounts converted to U.S. dollars.

The 2020- 2021 Affidavit Support Document:

· Instructions for Form I-134

· Complete the following Form I-134

The Notarized Affidavit of Support and supporting documentation can be submitted as a PDF document via email to EMForms@pqc.edu:

· Use Subject Line: "YOUR NAME--Notarized Support—DATE OF BIRTH"

First Time Freshman:

Official High School (Secondary) transcript

Strongly preferred that official transcripts be submitted via electronic copy through Parchment or Naviance

Copy of Passport

One Recommendation Letter (required to come from a non-relative)

Professional Resume (If you need help or advice: HBCUCareerCenter or Princeton Review are great resources)

Submit TOEFL/iELTS exam report (if English is not first language)

· Minimum scores for consideration:

530 (TOEFL paper version)

71 (TOEFL internet version)

6.0 (iELTS)

NOTE

Send your Letter of Recommendation and Resume to EMforms@pqc.edu:

For attaching both your Letter of Recommendation AND Resume—Use Subject line: "YOUR NAME—DATE OF BIRTH”

Official Transcripts

Transcripts received that do not meet these requirements should not be considered official and should be routinely rejected for permanent use.

o Electronic: Considered official if delivered securely through an organization authorized by your school or Paul Quinn College, like Parchment or Naviance. Additionally, noted as official if they have school seal and a signature from Registrar or School Administrator.

o Printed: Send to Mailing Address:

Paul Quinn College,

Attn: Office of Enrollment Management,

3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas, TX 75241

Official transcripts are printed on official transcript paper. It must bear the embossed or raised school seal, date and the Registrar or School Administrator's signature. Official transcripts are provided in a sealed envelope. Paper copies should remain in the unopened, sealed envelope until it is presented to a Paul Quinn College staff member.