Students who do not reside in the USA and who wish to attend Olivet University must follow the regular admissions guidelines for the respective program to which they seek admission. In addition, international students must satisfy the requirements of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services by becoming eligible to study in the USA through the obtainment of an F-1 visa. In order to apply for an F-1 visa, a student must obtain an I-20 form from Olivet University or another approved institution.

Candidates must submit the following items in order to obtain an I-20

• Certificate of Bank Deposit
• Affidavit of Support and its related documents
• I-20 processing fee: $80

Approval for the I-20 is granted after a student has met all the necessary financial and academic requirements and has provided proof of return following graduation. Students desiring the I-20 should contact Olivet University and request a special I-20 admissions packet.

International Application Requirements

• An applicant's admission material must be received 90 days prior to the term in which they intend to enroll.
• An international student for any master program must have completed a bachelor's degree from either a U.S. post secondary institution or the equivalent degree from a foreign institution. An international student for any bachelor program must have completed a high school education from either a U.S. high school or the equivalent education from a foreign school.
• All foreign language documents must be accompanied by an official translation into English.

Transfer Students (International)

International students who wish to transfer from another educational institution in the United States must provide a transfer eligibility form from the other school's international student advisor. The student will need to meet all the regular admissions requirements for the desired program plus apply for a transfer of their Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) record from the former school.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency. The following are accepted means of demonstrating proficiency:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 61 or higher (Internet-based)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) band score of 6.0 or higher
• Completion of a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction
• Successful completion of an approved English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Visa Information

After being accepted by the university, Olivet University will issue an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility. Students will then need to schedule a visa interview at their nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Students should plan their travel well in advance, as visa processing times may vary.