Admissions > International Students > International Student Admissions Guidelines

Applications may be submitted at anytime during the year.However, it’s best to apply no later than eight weeks before the start of the semester in which the international student wishes to enroll. Classes begin in late August for the fall semester and in early January for the spring semester each year.

Admission is determined by the following:

• Scholastic Achievement
• Take one of the following:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. Applicants planning to enroll for fall semester who score from 450-497 on the TOEFL paper scale or 133-170 on the computer scale will be required to take ESL course and a limited academic schedule for the first semester in attendance at Thiel College. They will be required to take remedial courses until an appropriate English proficiency level is achieved. Applicants planning to enroll in the spring semester must have a TOEFL score of at least 475 (paper) or 153 (computer) to be admitted.
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score. An academic module band score of 5.5 or higher is required for acceptance to Thiel College.
• Recommendation from faculty (suggested)
• Submission of a Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT) score is not required but encouraged.

Thiel College is authorized by the US Government to issue Form I-20 for student use in securing the F-1 visa. All students bearing non-immigrant student F-1 visas are required to initially attend the educational institution issuing the Certificate of Eligibility.
Required documentation for international application to Thiel College may be found at:

International Application

A complete physical examination and updated immunization records are required prior to registration for classes. Proof of adequate health insurance is also required before students can begin classes.