International Applicants

International Requirements

Becker College welcomes international students and recognizes the contributions they make
to the campus. In an increasingly global society, Becker values the opportunity to learn
respect and understanding for differing world views, values and customs. This intercultural
experience broadens and enriches all who participate. Becker College’s small class sizes
and caring atmosphere make Becker a great place to study in the United States and,
particularly, New England.

Applicants should have earned a minimum equivalent to a 2.0 GPA in the American grading
system in secondary school. Upon acceptance to Becker College students will be sent an I-
20 form and instructions on how to apply for an F-1 student visa. For admission to Becker
College, international students must submit the following:

• A completed application for admission and International Student Application Addendum.
• A non-refundable application fee of $30 (U.S. dollars) payable by check or money
  order to “Becker College.”
  
• An official transcript of all secondary school grades (translated in English) and
  evaluated by an outside organization. A list of agencies can be found on the National
  Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) website.
  
• Official college transcripts of all credits earned, translated in English and evaluated
  by a Credential evaluation service. Please visit the NACES website for a list and websites
  of organizations.
  
• Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score report if your native
  language is not English. Becker requires a minimum TOEFL score of 79/80 for the
  internet based TOEFL,  or 213 computer based for admission.
  TOEFL scores should be sent directly to Becker College. The CEEB code is 3079.
  Testing must be within two years of application to Becker College. For TOEFL testing
  information please contact:
  Educational Testing Service
  P.O. Box 6155
  Princeton, NJ 08541-6155
  USA www.toefl.org
  
• Financial documentation and completion of a Declaration of Finances form to
  indicate the ability to pay for tuition and living expenses of at least $36,848 (for 10
  months) in US dollars. International students are not eligible for federal financial aid,
  however, institutional money may be available.
  
• Deadlines for International applications are July 15 for the Fall semester and November 15 for the Spring semester. Deadlines are in place due to the potentially lengthy process of applying for the student visa at the embassy. Applicants seeking admission from abroad are encouraged to apply to the college no later than November of the year preceding Fall entry. International applicants are encouraged to be patient with the process of obtaining the student visa. Entering the country on a visitor's visa with the intent to change to a student visa while in the United States is not advisable.