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International Student Admissions

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For questions regarding your international admissions process, please email internationalstudents@shawu.edu.

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How to Apply As an International First Time Student

Apply as an International Student if your high school was outside the U.S. and you are not a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA.

How to Apply

The next step is to apply, we’ll walk you through the process. If you have questions, you can contact us.

  • Create your admissions portal account and begin your journey to Shaw U today! With your account, you can start your application now and log in to finish it later or to check in on the application status—just make sure to remember your password.

    The portal will help guide you through your journey to ShawU. And remember, we are always here to help.

    Start Your Application

    On-line applications are preferred, but a paper application with an original signature and notary seal will also be accepted.

  • Ask your high school to submit your official high school transcript to Shaw University at the mailing address below.

    admissions@shawu.edu

  • Submit American College Test (ACT) or TOEFL  scores (undergraduate applicants only). Graduate applicants should submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores.

  • All Certified documentation of exit examinations, high school transcript, official certified final secondary school records, or mark sheets originating from outside of the United States must be sent to World Education Services, Global Credential Evaluators or Educational Credential Evaluators for an official evaluation.

    World Education Services
    PO Box 5087
    Bowling Green Station
    New York, NY 10274-5087
    www.wes.org

    Educational Credential Evaluators
    PO Box 514070
    Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
    www.ece.org

    Global Credential Evaluators
    PO Box 9203
    College Station, TX 77842
    www.gceus.com

  • A complete, notarized Affidavit of Support must be completed by the student’s sponsor.

    Current monthly bank statements; if the statement is in a foreign currency, the US dollar equivalence and conversion rate must be clearly stated. The balance must meet or exceed the total cost of one year’s university attendance. A letter from the bank is not acceptable.

    A complete residential address in the country of origin must be shown on the application. PO Box only or commercial addresses are not acceptable.

  • Students can log into their application portal and check their application status two weeks after they have submitted their transcript.

How to Apply As an International Transfer Student

Hey future Bear! We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Shaw U. We’re here to make the transfer process easy, whether you’re coming from a two- or four-year college.

A student who has completed studies at another college, university, junior college or community college may be considered for transfer admission. Transfer standards are as follows:

  • A minimum of 12 transferrable credits from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Received a grade of C or better in all transferrable classes, particularly English and college level math courses.
  • An earned cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better from the institution you are transferring from.

How to Apply

We’ve helped countless students make a new home at Shaw.

  • Create your admissions portal account and begin your journey to Shaw U today! With your account, you can start your application now and log in to finish it later or to check in on the application status—just make sure to remember your password.

    The portal will help guide you through your journey to ShawU. And remember, we are always here to help.

    Start your application

  • Reach out to the Registrar’s Office at all colleges you’ve attended and request that your official transcripts be sent to Shaw University at the mailing address below. If you have a transcript that originates from outside of the United States, an official English translation and evaluation must be completed by the World Education Services ( www.wes.org), Educational Credential Evaluators www.ece.org or Global Credential Evaluators www.gceus.com at the student’s expense.

  • A complete, notarized Affidavit of Support must be completed by the student’s sponsor.

    Current monthly bank statements; if the statement is in a foreign currency, the US dollar equivalence and conversion rate must be clearly stated. The balance must meet or exceed the total cost of one year’s university attendance. A letter from the bank is not acceptable.

    A complete residential address in the country of origin must be shown on the application. PO Box only or commercial addresses are not acceptable.

  • You’ll also need to submit recent monthly bank statements; if the statement is in a foreign currency, the US dollar equivalence and conversion rate must be clearly stated. The balance must meet or exceed the total cost of one year’s university attendance. A letter from the bank is not acceptable.

  • Submit an official TOEFL score.

  • Once you’ve completed your application, you can check back in XX weeks to see the status.

Transfers Within the United States

A student who has attended a post secondary institution within the United States or its territories may be considered for transfer as well. The minimum standards for admission as a transfer student within the United States are:

  • A minimum of 12 transferrable credits from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution.
  • Received a grade of C or better in all transferrable classes, particularly English and college level math courses.
  • An earned cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better from the institution you are transferring from.

  • Create your admissions portal account and begin your journey to Shaw U today! With your account, you can start your application now and log in to finish it later or to check in on the application status—just make sure to remember your password.

    The portal will help guide you through your journey to ShawU. And remember, we are always here to help.

    Start your application

  • Reach out to the Registrar’s Office at all colleges you’ve attended and request that your official transcripts be sent to Shaw University at the mailing address below. If you have a transcript that originates from outside of the United States, an official English translation and evaluation must be completed by the World Education Services ( www.wes.org), Educational Credential Evaluators www.ece.org or Global Credential Evaluators www.gceus.com at the student’s expense.

  • A complete, notarized Affidavit of Support must be completed by the student’s sponsor.

    Current monthly bank statements; if the statement is in a foreign currency, the US dollar equivalence and conversion rate must be clearly stated. The balance must meet or exceed the total cost of one year’s university attendance. A letter from the bank is not acceptable.

    A complete residential address in the country of origin must be shown on the application. PO Box only or commercial addresses are not acceptable.

  • Submit recent monthly bank statements; if the statement is in a foreign currency, the US dollar equivalence and conversion rate must be clearly stated. The balance must meet or exceed the total cost of one year’s university attendance. A letter from the bank is not acceptable.

  • You will need to submit a color copy of your passport photo page and visa page, as well as a copy of your current I-20.

    Please note: Immigration form I-20, needed to obtain a student (F-1) visa, will not be issued until the applicant has, (1) paid the application fee (2) been officially accepted by the University, (3) paid tuition, room, board and fees, (4) Submitted vaccination records and (5) submitted a financial statement and affidavit of support indicating how expenses will be met while in attendance at the university.

Where to Submit Your Documents

Mail all documents to us at this address:

Shaw University
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
118 East South Street
Raleigh, NC 27601

Verification

Admission to the University is contingent on verification of your graduation from high school and receipt of transcripts showing your satisfactory performance in any courses completed after applying for admission.

Submission of false, distorted, or incomplete statements on or with the admissions application or submission of fraudulent residence affidavits may result in denial of classes, loss of tuition and fees paid, exclusion or dismissal, and/or loss of future registration privileges.

Contact Us

Questions? We’re here for you.

Email | admissions@shawu.edu
Toll-free | 800-214-6683
Local | 919-546-8275

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