International Students

We are excited you are considering Southern Wesleyan University as an international student!  We have alumni from all over the world, and we would love to have you join our faith-filled community.

Step 1: Apply for FREE

Your first step in achieving admission to Southern Wesleyan University is completing the free online application. 

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Step 2: Submit evaluated transcript

We accept transcript evaluations from all NACES member institutions.

Students who use our SpanTran portal get a small discount and the assurance that you are receiving the right type of evaluation:

SpanTran

Step 3: Submit additional documents and payments

If English is not your primary language, you must submit an English competency test (Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, or, IELTS) to SWU. Students may request to have this requirement waived if they meet certain criteria. Please contact your admissions counselor regarding waiving the English proficiency requirement.

Official TOEFL score of 500 (paper test), 61 (online test), or 173 (computer-based test), official IELTS score of 6, or a Duolingo score of 95. Evidence that English is the student’s primary language may also be considered. IF TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo are not available, student may request waiver if student meets certain other requirements considered by the university. This waiver request may be obtained from the student’s admissions counselor. Waivers are not guaranteed.

Student-Athletes

International student-athletes must also complete NCAA eligibility requirements for athletic certification.  A complete list of international student-athlete pre-certification requirements is available on the NCAA website.

A word-for-word, line-by-line certified English translation of all foreign academic work is one of the NCAA pre-certification requirements for student-athlete eligibility.  SWU faculty cannot provide certified English translations. To search for ATA (American Translators Association) certified translators, visit www.atanet.org.

DEADLINES

• For Fall (August) enrollments:

• International students must complete the admissions process and be admitted by July 1^st preceding enrollment term.
• The I-20 documentation CANNOT be issued after July 15^th preceding enrollment term.
• For Spring (January) enrollments:
• International students must complete the admissions process and be admitted by November 1^st preceding enrollment term.
• The I-20 documentation CANNOT be issued after November 15^th preceding enrollment term. 

Once accepted

• Check our accepted student page for up-to-date information regarding next steps after admissions.
• Pay deposits:
  • Enrollment deposit: $200 (this deposit is part of the calculated payment that you must make to issue the I-20 paperwork)
• If you’re able, please consider attending one of our Future Warrior Days
• Email the following items to Christine Collins at :
  • Medical History Form
  • Up-to-date immunization records
  • Proof of medical insurance (copy of medical insurance card)

International Payments

QUESTIONS?

Don't hesitate to contact a member of our Admissions staff.  You can reach us by phone at 1-864-644-5550 or 1-800-C-U-AT-SWU or email at  .

All forms and information can be sent to:

Office of Admissions – Box 1928
Southern Wesleyan University
PO Box 1020
Central, SC 29630-9989