Immigration authorities require that all international students submit proof of their ability to meet all their financial obligations while pursuing graduate studies at the University. International students must maintain full-time status.

International students who whish to enter Graduate Arts & Sciences programs for the fall term in September must submit applications by March 1. Those who hope to begin studies in the spring term must apply by November 1.

In addition to the completed application package and $30 non-refundable application fee, international students must submit the following documents:

• Official translated copies of all college records;
• Official score from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (minimum composite score of 550 or 213 on computerized test required on the TOEFL for students to be eligible for admission);
• An affidavit of support signed by the sponsoring person or agency and a letter from a bank stating that sufficient funds are available to finance all educational and living expenses.

International students will receive an admissions decision only after all of the required documents are on file in the appropriate office. No decision will be made on incomplete files. The I-20 immigration form, necessary for securing an F-1 visa, is issued only to a student who has been accepted to the University and who has confirmed his or her intention to enroll at Saint Joseph's by sending the required registration fees.

All full-time international students must register for the Student Health Plan. In most cases the plan provides coverage for one year beginning September 1.

International students, upon acceptance for admission, are required to pay a non-refundable deposit fee before the issuance of a form I-20 for the F-1 student visa. This fee will be applied to the student's tuition.

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