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International Student Requirements

Find the admission requirements for the programs we offer and a guide on how to complete an application. In case you have any questions, please contact or the Office of International Student Services. Come study at La Sierra University, apply now!

Admission Requirements Overview

ESL
English as Second Language		UndergraduateGraduatePerformer’s Certificate
First Time FreshmanTransfer Students
High school transcripts
See country list
(list above is being updated)
College or University Transcripts
See country list
(list above is being updated)
ACT or SAT Scores for these tests are required if you are graduating from a High School in the US^

English Proficiency Scores *
(ITP Scores are not accepted)

See Language Placement Tests * * *
 
* See English Proficiency Score requirements
GRE/ GMAT *****
Recommendation Forms **
Department Interview/ Audition ***
Valid Passport Copy

* See score requirements in Language Requirements for ESL or English Proficiency for Undergraduate or Graduate Programs
** If requested by Office of Admissions
*** If requested by College applying for

^Currently optional

Admission Profile by Country

These printable information sheets (pdf format) will give more information about admission requirements specific to your country's education system.

Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Australia Austria Bahamas Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Belize Bermuda Bolivia Botswana Brazil Bulgaria Burkina Faso Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Chile China Colombia Cyprus Dominca Ecuador Ethiopia Fiji France Germany Ghana Guatemala Hong Kong India Indonesia Italy Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Korea (South) (Republic of) Liberia Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Myanmar Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Pakistan Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Rwanda Saudi Arabia Sierra Leone Singapore Solomon Islands South Africa Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom-England, Wales, and N. Ireland United Kingdom-Scotland Uruguay Venezuela Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe

If you do not see your country listed above or have any questions regarding the admissions process, please contact the Office of Admissions at:
admissions@lasierra.edu .

Acceptance International Students

Once your admission process is complete you will receive an email stating you are now a La Sierra University Student.

What’s next?

  1. Contact the Office of International Student Services to obtain further information about the pre I-20 process and to obtain a Preliminary Financial Estimate*.
    * Preliminary Financial Estimate is not applicable to ESL students and Music Performer's Certificate students.
  2. Click here for the pre I-20 Requirements.
  3. Contact the Office of International Student Services to check the status of your I-20 form.
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