international student admission

One of Marymount Manhattan's great strengths is the diversity of our student body — we have students from 43 states nationwide and 64 countries worldwide. We hope that you will join our small community in a big, multinational city.

Marymount Manhattan College is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security to issue I-20 forms to foreign prospects to enable them to apply for F-1 student visas. When a prospective student satisfies college admission requirements and gets admitted to the selected program, Marymount Manhattan will issue I-20 forms to:

International prospects who intend to apply for F-1 visas through U.S. consulates in their home countries.

F-1 visa transfer students who transfer to Marymount Manhattan from other schools in the United States.

International prospects on valid U.S. visas to enable them to apply for a change of status through the Immigration Service within the United States.

International Admission Requirements

Completed MMC application or Common Application

Official high school or secondary school transcript or GED score sheet and diploma (certified English language translation required, if applicable)

Official transcripts from any and all accredited post-secondary institutions attended (evaluation may be required by World Education Services, contact the Director of International Admission and Student Services at odakaj@mmm.edu for determination - transfer students only)

TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE examination score if English is not your native language, or SAT I and/or ACT scores if English is your native language. (SAT or ACT only required for English speaking freshman applicants, MMC code is 2405 for SAT and 2811 for ACT).

I-20 application

Two recommendations from academic or professional sources. If transferring from another college or university, complete only one recommendation and the Judicial Record Form

Essay (250-500 words)

MMC Transfer Form (if currently studying in the U.S.)
Proof of immunization

Copy of biographical page of passport

While an interview is not required, we do encourage you to visit campus and meet with an International Admission Counselor to determine first-hand if MMC is a good fit for you.

All official records must be accompanied by a certified translation if issued in languages other than English (Fulbright certification preferred, where available).

Students may apply for a deferral from the fall to spring semester only. Print and submit the Spring Deferral Application along with an official final high school transcript and most recent official college transcripts (if applicable). If attending college during the fall, be sure to submit those official transcripts once courses are complete. Keep in mind that your current academic record will be reviewed for consideration of deferral acceptance and scholarship eligibility.

Additional Requirements

Theatre Admission requires an audition and/or interview to be considered for the program. Schedule a date early as space is limited, priority deadline is December 1st.

Dance Admission requires an audition to be considered for the program. Submit the official Dance Application directly to the Dance Office.

Art Admission requires an art portfolio review to be considered for a scholarship and/or placement in advanced courses. The deadline to submit portfolio for scholarship consideration is February 15th (fall entry)/November 15th (spring entry). Portfolios received after this date will be considered for placement only.

Program for Academic Access Admission requires the Academic Access Application and submission of specific documentation of a learning disability by the deadline of February 1. Students must be admitted to MMC prior to being considered for this program.

F-1 Visa Transfer Procedures

If you currently have an F-1 student visa and would like to transfer to Marymount Manhattan College from another institution within the United States, you must complete the following procedures:

Complete Part I of MMC's Transfer Certification Form (MMC Transfer Form).

Submit certification form to the International Student Advisor at the college/university you are transferring from. The advisor will complete Part II.

Submit the completed certification form to the Director of International Recruitment at Marymount Manhattan.

Please be advised that you will not be issued a new I-20 form until your transfer has been completed.

Test Scores

If your native language is not English, you will need to take a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. A score of 550 on the paper based test, a score of 80 on the Internet based test, or a score of 213 on the computer based test is required. When you take the TOEFL exam, request that the official score be submitted directly to Marymount Manhattan College. MMC's school code for TOEFL is 2405. Alternatively, an IELTS overall band score of 6 or a minimum score of 58 on the Pearson Test of English (PTE) are also acceptable.

Photocopies of TOEFL scores will not be considered. To find a testing center near your place of residence or to learn more about TOEFL write to: TOEFL, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151, U.S.A., or you can visit the website at www.toefl.org.

Financial Documentation

To insure that all costs can be met, all international students and their sponsors must demonstrate the ability to pay for tuition, fees and living expenses for the entire four years of study. International students cannot be fully admitted until they have submitted a completed Marymount Manhattan's I-20 application accompanied by financial documentation. I-20 application.

Estimated 2012-13 annual expenses for an F-1 visa MMC student living in a residence hall for the 2012-13 academic year are:

EXPENSES	COST ($)
Tuition & Fees:	$25,688 USD
Living Expenses:	$14,228 USD
Other (medical insurance/books):	$2,600 USD
TOTAL:	$42,516 USD/year

World Education Services Evaluation of Foreign Educational Credentials

If you have attended a college or university outside the United States and would like to have your credits transferred to MMC, you may be required to submit an official credentials evaluation. Contact the Director of International Admission and Student Services to determine this requirement at odakaj@mmm.edu. You can obtain an official evaluation of your credentials from World Education Services.

To learn more about evaluations, contact World Education Services by writing to WES, Bowling Green Station, PO Box 5087, New York, NY 10274-5087 or visit their website at http://www.wes.org.

This group will evaluate your education credentials and convert them into their U.S. equivalents. (You still need to send us a copy of the original official transcripts, and translated notarized versions of your official transcripts.) World Education Services does require you.

After You're Accepted

Once you have been admitted, the Office of Admission will send you an official acceptance email and packet in the mail. You should then visit MMC Enroll using your login information found on your acceptance letter and follow the instructions on this admitted student Website.

International Students FAQ

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