Admission to Oglethorpe is open to qualified students from all
countries. Students who are able to provide evidence of suitable
academic background, adequate financial resources, and seriousness
of purpose are eligible to apply.
Completed applications must be received at least 30 days
prior to the beginning of the first semester of attendance. An
application for admission is considered complete when the
following items are on file in the Office of Admission.
Our address is:
Office of International Admission
Oglethorpe University
4484 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30319-2797
Complete course records for all previous secondary and
post-secondary work. Please Note:
All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by
Josef Silny &
Associates, Inc. and sent directly from Silny to the Office
of Admission. No Exceptions.
All secondary transcripts must have a "Document-by-Document"
evaluation and "Grade Point Average Equivalent". Post-secondary
transcripts must have the same, or if a student wishes to
receive transfer credit for his or her previous coursework, a "Course-by-Course" evaluation is required. Applications for
evaluation are available in the Office of Admission or by
contacting Joseph Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants at:
7101 SW 102 Avenue Miami, FL 33173; Phone:305.273.1616, Fax: 305.273.1338,
Translation Fax: (305) 273-1984; Email:
info@jsilny.com.
Proof of English Proficiency All students from countries where English is not the
native language must meet one of the following requirements to
be considered for admission:
Complete level 112 or Level 7 from an ELS, Inc. language center.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores are 550 paper-based test (PBT), 213 computer-based test (CBT) or 79 internet-based test (IBT) or 7 on IELTS (International English Language Testing Service).
Score 480 or more on the verbal section of the International
Scholastic Assessment Test.
Have a combined 2.8 grade-point average with no grade below
a "C" in two English composition courses from an AACRAO
(American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions
Officers) accredited college or university.
Earn a grade of "C" or better in G.C.E., G.S.C.E.
or Grade III or better on CSEC examinations or their equivalent.
All secondary transcripts must have a "Document-by-Document"
evaluation and "Grade-Point Average Equivalent." Post-secondary
transcripts must have the same; or, if a student wishes to
receive transfer credit for his or her previous course work, a
"Course-by-Course" evaluation is required. Applications for
evaluation are available in the Office of Admission or by contacting Joseph Silny and Associate, Inc. at
(305) 273-1616
.
An international student's secondary school credentials are
subject to the acceptance criteria stated for his or her country
in the AACRAO world education series, governed by the National
Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials,
1717 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Please note that students who have met all admission criteria except the above English Language requirements, can be conditionally accepted to Oglethorpe University and do an intensive English Language program with an Oglethorpe partner school in Atlanta.
All students from nations where English is the
native language must have one of the following to be
considered for admission:
A combined SAT score of 1000, with at least 500 on the
verbal section.
An ACT score of at least 21
Above-average scores on the "A" and/or "O" level
examinations in British system schools or their equivalent in
Northern Ireland or Scotland.
Must have proof of an international health insurance plan.
Specific information can be obtained at
www.collegiaterisk.com
(enter OG and select products).
Letter of financial guarantee International students are expected to be able to fund the
entire cost of their education. Neither Oglethorpe nor the
federal government provide need-based financial assistance for
students who are not US citizens. International students are,
however, permitted to pursue partial merit-based scholarship
opportunities through the Oglethorpe Scholars Award Program. The
awards for these highly competitive scholarships range from
$4,000 to $10,000 per academic year and are based on academic
accomplishments.
Prior to formal acceptance and the issuance of an I-20
document, international students must submit a certificate of
financial guarantee attesting to their source of funds as well
as the amount available for use by the student. A
financial guarantee form
is provided as part of the admission application. However, a separate bank
letter (on bank letterhead) is also required stating that the
responsible party can cover the following costs*:
Fall and Spring 2012 - 2013 Semesters Tuition $28,900.00
Room & Board $10,440.00
Fees $375.00
Health Insurance $ 600.00*
Books/Spending Money $ 1,800.00 (approximate)**
Total per year: $41,415.00 (approximate)
*Health insurance can be waived if student demonstrates proof of health insurance coverage in the USA.
**Books and spending money will vary based on the personal needs of the student.
Note: If you possess a GREEN CARD, please contact the
Office of Admission immediately to discuss the paperwork
necessary for admission to Oglethorpe. Also, if you are in the
process of receiving a green card, the required documents listed
above are still required until you provide us with acceptable
proof of obtaining the actual green card.
