International Students

Dominican University welcomes applications from international students. We are authorized by the US Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to issue SEVIS I-20s and accept F-1 students.

International students applying to Dominican University must have completed the equivalent of a United States high school education and are responsible for having the following documents sent to Dominican.

  • The completed university international student application form and a non-refundable $100 application fee.
  • Official transcripts from secondary schools and colleges or universities of degrees, diplomas or certificates, and credentials must be sent to the admissions office. Transcripts must be translated and evaluated.
  • Demonstration of proficiency in English with a score of 550 on the paper based TOEFL, or 213 on the computer based TOEFL, or a minimum IBT score of 79-80, or by successfully completing Level 112 in the ELS program. ELS has a center on the Dominican University campus.

Click here to download a copy of the International Student Application for Undergraduate Admission.

There are additional expenses for international students:

  • Medical insurance must be obtained from an insurance agency.
  • The students should be prepared to meet expenses for fees, books, personal items, and for periods when the college is not in session.

For more information on admissions, please contact the admissions office at domadmis@dom.edu, or download an international student application.

For more information and assistance on immigration and visa matters, please contact Sue Ponremy, International Student Advisor, at sponremy@dom.edu.

For information on studying English as a Second Language, please contact ELS located on Dominican University's campus at chi@els.edu or call us at (708) 488-5010.

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