International Transcript Evaluation
All international student applicants or applicants whose education was completed outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by a NACES approved agency. Walsh College recommends the following agencies:
- Education Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE)
- International Education Evaluation (IEE)
- SpanTran
- World Education Services, Inc. (WES)
The agencies will evaluate your past education for the United States educational equivalent. Please request a detailed course-by-course report and have a copy sent directly to Walsh. When we receive an official copy of this report, we will complete an admission evaluation for the program you have chosen.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose education was completed outside of the United States must demonstrate proof of English Language Proficiency with one of the following:
- Duolingo English score of 110; or
- IELTS score of 6.5; or
- MELAB score of 80; or
- MET score of 64; or
- PTE A score of 53; or
- TOEFL score of 79-80 (internet-based) or 550 written; or
- Successful completion of Level 112 from ELS Language Centers; or
- Successful completion of highest level of ESL program from an accredited U.S. institution; or
- Successful completion of an English composition course from an accredited U.S. institution; or
- Completion of a college degree from an accredited U.S. institution.
- Completion of a college degree from an accredited institution where English is the primary language of course instruction.
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents that have been working in the U.S. may be excluded from English Language Proficiency requirements with documentation from employer and/or other supporting documents.
- Applicant is transferring from an institution with which the College has an established articulation or partnership agreement that includes provisions for exceptions.
International partnership programs may have different admission requirements specific to the program.
Admission on F-1 Student Visa
F1 International Student Documents
F1 International student documents are required to process your application for admission to Walsh College and issue an I-20. You must submit the required documents via the admission portal including required proof of funds. For more information, please view F1 International Student Financial Information.
International Student Services and Maintaining F1 Student Status
Please click here for additional information.
Optional Practical Training
Click to view optional practical training checklist.
Housing Opportunities
Walsh does not provide housing or transportation. International students must make their own arrangements. Some housing resources appear below:
