St. Bonaventure University

The following credentials and test scores must be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than three months prior to the anticipated date of entrance to the university Preferred dates include: July 1 for the fall semester and Dec. 1 for spring semester.

FRESHMAN ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Common Application or SBU Application
• High school transcripts translated into English. Must be sent by a school official.
• One letter of recommendation.
• Personal essay
• English proficiency exam (see Admissions & Language Tests below)
• SAT and ACT test scores are optional

ADMISSION & LANGUAGE TESTS
One of these tests will be required: TOEFL, IELTS, DuoLingo, SAT or ACT. If you take DuoLingo, the minimum score is 105. If you take the SAT, the minimum reading score is 480 to waive the TOEFL or IELTS. If you take the ACT, the minimum reading score is 21 to waive the TOEFL or IELTS.  If your reading score is below a 480 on the SAT or below a 21 on the ACT, your application will be reviewed by admissions on an individual basis. In some cases the admissions office may require a TOEFL or IELTS to ensure adequate English proficiency. 

ACADEMIC RECORDS

• World Education Services – www.wes.org 
• Josef A. Silny & Assocs. – www.jsilny.com
• SpanTran - www.spantran.com

IF YOU ATTENDED A UNIVERSITY IN A COUNTRY OTHER THAN THE U.S.
If you studied at a university in a country other than the U.S. and wish to attempt to transfer credits to SBU, a WES (or equivalent) evaluation of your university coursework will be required by the SBU registrar’s office.

If your university work totals less than 24 credits (U.S.), you also must provide a test score (as described above) and a secondary school transcript in addition to your international university transcript.

IF YOU ATTENDED COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY IN THE U.S.
If you have studied at a U.S. college or university, you are considered a transfer, and therefore the usual transfer requirements apply. You must provide a test score and a secondary school transcript in addition to your international university transcript if university credit totals less than 24 credits (U.S.)

If you will be taking the TOEFL or IELTS exam, please indicate the St. Bonaventure code (2793) when you register for the exam. Go to these links to sign up for this test: TOEFL or IELTS 

Applicants will be notified of the admission decision in writing.

After you are admitted, you must demonstrate the ability to pay for the costs associated with a St. Bonaventure University education. Included with this international student application is a Certificate of Financial Responsibility Form. You must fill out this form (required for all students coming in as F-1 students), and identify each source of funding for your education.

If you intend to draw bank funds from any account, a bank official and the holder of the account must certify that the information on the Certification of Financial Responsibility form is accurate. You are also required to submit a certified copy of any bank statement for funds you intend to contribute to your education, either from your own account, or from another individual's account.

If you have questions, contact Jonathan Mascaut, Coordinator for International Student Services. (Send an Email)