International Programs

Deadlines

• for Fall (August) admission is June 1
• for Spring (January) admissions is November 1
  Applications received after the deadline will be considered for admission the following semester.

Complete applications will contain all the following:

• Completed Application for Admission
• Transcript requirements:    
  • First-year freshman: Official copy of your high school or secondary school transcripts.(Official academic records of all high school or secondary and work taken, including examination certificates for coursework, school leaving tests and certificates.)
  • Transfer applicants: If you have taken college courses previously, please submit your university transcript directly to Muskingum University.
• Proof of English proficiency for nonnative English speakers from one of the following: 
  • Official TOEFL iBT: 46 or higher
  • Official IELTS: 5.5 or higher
  • Official CEFR: B2 or higher
  • Official Duolingo: 75 or higher
  • Official EIKEN (Japan): 2 or higher
  • Students from established partner institutions abroad must provide a formal written assessment from their school affirming English language proficiency at the appropriate level for degree study at Muskingum University.
  • This requirement may be waived for students who have completed at least three years of school at a regionally accredited US high school or for students who have attended a foreign school which teaches their courses in English. Students from countries where English is an official language may also be eligible. We will review each student’s record case-by-case.
• An essay, at least 500 words in length, describing yourself and explaining why you would like to study at Muskingum University. Also, describe any subject area you are considering and possible career plans. The essay should be written in English.
• 2 or more Letters of Recommendation written by teachers or your principal/headmaster/headmistress.
• Copy of your passport picture page
• ACT/SAT test scores (optional)
• Evidence of Financial Support: 
  • Certified current bank letter or bank statements that are no more than six months old; showing sufficient funds for the first year. Letter should be on bank stationery and give the current balance in the account of the sponsor; These Letters or statements show the remaining current balance of your academic expenses after deducting scholarships. 
  • If the account belongs to someone other than the parent/sponsor who signs the financial responsibility section of the application form, each additional sponsor must also provide a letter stating that he or she will be responsible for your expenses at Muskingum. An example of a bank letter is available here in pdf format.

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International Transcript Evaluation

Certain students may be required submit an official Transcript Evaluation. If required, please use the organizations listed below to have that evaluation sent to Muskingum University.

Muskingum partners closely with The Evaluation Company (TEC) and WES. Be sure to follow the steps below to secure your credential evaluation:
 

The Evaluation Company (TEC)
formerly SpanTran

TEC is our recommended international transcript evaluation service. They have created a custom application for Muskingum University that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application here: 

1. Submit your application for admission.
2. Visit the Evaluation Webpage.

This application will help you to apply for an evaluation of your non-U.S. university transcripts. It will ensure that you select the right kind of evaluation report (course-by-course with GPA) at a discounted price. Once your application is submitted and your evaluation is completed, TEC will send an official copy of your evaluation directly to Muskingum University.

If you have any questions or issues with the application, please send an email to status@evalcompany.com and indicate you're applying to Muskingum University.
 

WES Evaluation

1. Submit your application for admission.
2. Create a WES account by  visiting: https://applications.wes.org/createaccount/login/login
3. Select the course-by-course evaluation option to ensure that your evaluation meets our requirements for admission review.
4. To ensure that Muskingum University receives an official copy of your evaluation, select it from the drop-down box and add MU as a recipient.

If you provided a WES transcript reflecting in-progress study, a follow-up WES course-by-course evaluation showing the complete academic record and degree conferral may be required. Applicants are responsible for paying all fees for such evaluations, upgrades, as well as making arrangements with WES to send and receive their documents.

International applicants must have all transcripts officially translated into English. Both the unofficial and the English translated version must be submitted. WES evaluations do not include translation services. WES does not provide translation services.

For more information, WES applicants can visit: https://www.wes.org/contact-us/ for assistance.