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International Students

FALL 2024 ADMISSION: INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

International applicant is defined as a student who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident.

Principia College offers two application paths for all international applicants. A $50 application fee is required upon submission.

Application Path:

Application Deadline:

Decision Released By:

Decision Response Date:

Early Action (non-binding)

Applications for Early Action consideration accepted through December 1

Early Action applicants will be notified of admission decision by February 16

April 19

Regular Decision

Applications for Regular Decision consideration required by March 1; Principia College will not accept applications for international students beyond this date

By April 5 for those with completed applications by March 1

April 19

ABOUT US

Living the principles and values of Christian Science, the Principia College community welcomes students from a variety of faith backgrounds who are eager to explore their relationship to God. Our educational programs are designed to help each student uncover their full potential by fostering their intellectual, social, moral, physical, and spiritual growth in a vibrant, nurturing atmosphere.

STUDENTS NEED STRONG ACADEMIC SKILLS

Because academics at Principia are challenging, before starting studies at Principia, students must have completed high school with above average grades and proved that their reasoning and ability to communicate in English are at the American university level.

International First Year Requirements  

  • Submit the Common Application
  • $50 Application fee*
  • Official English Translated copies of high school transcripts or leaving examination results
  • Proof of English proficiency**  (see English Proficiency section below)
  • SAT or ACT (required for Academic Scholarship consideration)

*Principia College does not provide an application fee waiver
**English Proficiency

If your native language is not English and/or your primary language of instruction in school was not English, you will need to demonstrate your English proficiency through one of the following language tests:

  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score: minimum 6.5 requirement, maximum 9
  • TOEFL exam (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score: minimum 80 requirement, maximum 120

International Transfer Students

We welcome applications from students enrolled at other colleges or universities who wish to transfer to Principia College. Courses taken at other fully-accredited colleges or universities are accepted for credit provided they parallel courses available at Principia College. The Registrar’s Office will determine exactly what transfer credits would be accepted.

International Transfer Students Requirements

  • Submit the Common Application
  • $50 Application fee*
  • Official English Translated copies of transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended
  • Official English Translated copies of high school transcripts or leaving examination results
  • Proof of English proficiency**  (see English Proficiency section below)
  • SAT or ACT (required for Academic Scholarship consideration) 

*Principia College does not provide an application fee waiver
**English Proficiency

If your native language is not English and/or your primary language of instruction in school was not English, you will need to demonstrate your English proficiency through one of the following language tests:

  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score: minimum 6.5 requirement, maximum 9
  • TOEFL exam (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score: minimum 80 requirement, maximum 120

Complete the following Principia Pre-Application Form to confirm your country-specific submission requirements and receive an email with additional information.
 

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