International Student Admissions

One of Marymount Manhattan's great strengths is the diversity of our student body — we have students from 48 states nationwide and 36 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 application Official copy of high school or secondary school transcript or GED score sheet and GED 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 Recruitment and Multicultural Programs at Director of International Recruitment for determination - transfer students only) $60 nonrefundable application fee TOEFL examination score (if English is not your native language) SAT I and/or ACT scores (if English is your native language) 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 (required only prior to registration) Copy of biographical page of passport
Please note that the application instructions on this page refer to entrance to the College. Majors in Dance and Theatre have additional requirements. All official records must be accompanied by a certified translation if issued in languages other than English (Fulbright certification preferred, where available). 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, and IELTS band overall score of "6" is 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.

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 Recruitment and Multicultural Programs to determine this requirement at Director of International Recruitment. 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 to pay a fee. After we have received the World Education Services report, we will determine which courses qualify for transfer of credit and the number of credits applicable to an MMC degree. You may also visit Educational Credentials Evaluators at www.ece.org as well.

Getting Your I-20 Form from Marymount Manhattan To obtain and apply for your I-20 form, you must first satisfy all admissions requirements and be admitted to the selected program.

A completed I-20 application form
A copy of your passport ID page
Your or your sponsor's financial support documents

As per USCIS regulations, you or your sponsor must demonstrate the ability to pay for tuition, fees and living expenses during your stay and study at Marymount. You will find a complete list of required documents on pages 6 - 9 of the I-20 application form package.

Applying for an F-1 Visa in the U.S. Consulate
After you have received your I-20 form, locate the nearest U.S. consulate and schedule an appointment to apply for an F-1 visa. To locate the nearest U.S. consulate go to http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/embassies/embassies_1214.html.

During the visa interview you must present the following documents:

Valid passport
I-20 form endorsed by the Designated School Official
I-901 payment receipt. To make the payment or to learn more, visit www.fmjfee.com
Other documents that may include your academic records, financial support documents, and other documents showing ties to your home country and your financial stability. Please check with your local U.S. consulate what other documents may be required. To learn more about applying for student visas, go to http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html