INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS
We would like to encourage all prospective international students to submit an online application, pay the application fee, and send required supplementary documents as early as possible to allow for timely processing of both the application and immigration documents.
Please take note of the application deadlines.
Spring: October 15th
Fall: April 15th
If you have questions about Visa procedure or immigration documents please contact the International Student Services (ISS). Any other questions about the application process or admission to the University should be directed to the Office of Admissions.
Transferring from a Foreign College/University
Complete the application and pay the $20 processing fee.
Students who have attended an institution of higher education outside of the United States must send to Nicholls an (1) original official transcript from the institution, an (2) official English translation of the transcript (waived for English speaking countries), and (3) a copy of any diploma/certificate earned.
Students are also required to send a (4) course-by-course evaluation by a recognized credential evaluation service. In addition, an English translation of all course descriptions from the school’s catalog of courses listed on the student’s transcript of record should also be sent to Nicholls by the student or school. All transferable international course work will be assigned a grade of either “Satisfactory” or “Unsatisfactory.” A cumulative grade point average is still calculated from the original transcript for admission purposes.
The companies listed below are recognized by Nicholls State University and qualified to provide a course-by course evaluation of your international academic records.
SDR Educational Consultants
Phone: 713-460-3525
Fax: 713-460-5344
http://nsu.sdr.credentialconnection.com
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Phone: 414-289-3400
Fax: 414-289-3411
www.ece.org
Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Phone: 800-707-0979
Fax: 979-690-6342
www.gceus.com
Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
International Education Consultants
Phone: 305-273-1616
Fax: 305-273-1338
www.jsilny.com
World Education Services, Inc.
Phone: 212-966-6311
Fax: 212-739-6100
http://www.wes.org
For Nursing or Health Profession related credentials:
CGFNS International
Phone: 215-222-8454
www.cgfns.org
University Level English
Provide just one of the following:
| REQUIREMENT | SCORE |
|---|---|
| Duolingo | 100 |
| ACT English* | 18 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing* | 500 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing** | 250 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 79 |
University Level Math
Provide just one of the following:
| REQUIREMENT | SCORE |
|---|---|
| ACT Math* | 19 |
| SAT Math Section* | 510 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics** | 250 |
Instructions for taking the Accuplacer
*Have your SAT or ACT sent to Nicholls directly by the testing center. (Nicholls’ SAT School Code – 6221 or Nicholls’ ACT School Code –1580).
**ACCUPLACER testing must be arranged through Nicholls Admissions.
This requirement is waived for transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of Math 101.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
This requirement is waived for students from a country where English is the native language, ex: Australia, United Kingdom, Nigeria, etc. OR Transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of English 101. Please review our English proficiency exempt countries.
| REQUIREMENT | MIN. SCORE |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| Duolingo | 100 |
| SAT Writing and Language sub-score | 28 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 |
| ACT English | 18 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing | 250 |
| ELS level 112 | Completion |
| U.S. High School | Diploma |
All international students must submit documentation showing sufficient financial support.
An (1) Affidavit of Support Form AND (2) a current statement from a bank or financial institution is needed to verify financial ability.
If an applicant provides a recent bank statement, it is NOT required that they have the bank sign and stamp the 3rd section of their Affidavit of Support Form.
Scholarship recipients may offset this amount with the value of their approved scholarship award.
All enrolled Nicholls students must provide written proof of immunization. Please complete this proof of immunization compliance form.
In the case of a medical or philosophical exemption, please request an exemption on the 2nd page of the immunization form.
Visit the Health Services Immunization page for more information.
Important information about the US Healthcare System:
Transferring from a College/University in the USA
Complete the application and pay the $20 processing fee.
Applicants must order official transcripts from the university or college being transferred from, and have them sent to Nicholls State University admissions.
Official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution in question.
University Level English
Provide just one of the following:
| REQUIREMENT | SCORE |
|---|---|
| Duolingo | 100 |
| ACT English* | 18 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing* | 500 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing** | 250 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
| TOEFL | 79 |
University Level Math
Provide just one of the following:
| REQUIREMENT | SCORE |
|---|---|
| ACT Math* | 19 |
| SAT Math Section* | 510 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics** | 250 |
Instructions for taking the Accuplacer
*Have your SAT or ACT sent to Nicholls directly by the testing center. (Nicholls’ SAT School Code – 6221 or Nicholls’ ACT School Code –1580).
**ACCUPLACER testing must be arranged through Nicholls Admissions.
This requirement is waived for transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of Math 101.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
This requirement is waived for students from a country where English is the native language, ex: Australia, United Kingdom, Nigeria, etc. OR Transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of English 101. Please review our English proficiency exempt countries.
| REQUIREMENT | MIN. SCORE |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 61 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| Duolingo | 90 |
| SAT Writing and Language sub-score* | 28 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing* | 500 |
| ACT English* | 21 |
| ACCUPLACER Next-Generation Writing** | 250 |
| ELS level 112 | Completion |
| U.S. High School | Diploma |
| Equivalent of English 101 taken at U.S. University | “C” or better |
*Nicholls’ SAT School Code – 6221 or Nicholls’ ACT School Code –1580.
**ACCUPLACER testing must be arranged through Nicholls Admissions.
This requirement is waived if the student is from a country where English is the native language, ex: Australia, United Kingdom, etc. It is also waived for transfer international students from U.S. schools who have successfully completed the equivalent of English 101.
All international students must submit documentation showing sufficient financial support.
An (1) Affidavit of Support Form AND (2) a current statement from a bank or financial institution is needed to verify financial ability.
If an applicant provides a recent bank statement, it is NOT required that they have the bank sign and stamp the 3rd section of their Affidavit of Support Form.
Scholarship recipients may offset this amount with the value of their approved scholarship award.
All enrolled Nicholls students must provide written proof of immunization. Please complete this proof of immunization compliance form.
In the case of a medical or philosophical exemption, please request an exemption on the 2nd page of the immunization form.
Visit the Health Services Immunization page for more information.
Please complete and sign the first part of the transfer form, and bring it to your current International Adviser to request a transfer of your SEVIS record.
The completed form can be emailed to nicholls.iss@nicholls.edu.
