International Students
General Information
Individuals are considered an international student if they:
- Are not a U.S. citizen; or
- Do not have permanent resident status
It is strongly recommended that international students submit their application at least three months prior to the desired date of entrance. In addition to meeting all Lipscomb University requirements for admission and submitting the program-specific application and required additional materials, below are additional items and information for international students.
Applicants must provide the Certificate of Finance and any supporting financial statements from their banking institution that show adequate funds needed for all expenses for at least one year related to enrollment at Lipscomb University. All currencies and amounts need to be converted into U.S. dollars.
Certificate of Finance
Lipscomb University
ATTN: Graduate Admissions Office
One University Park Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
gradadmissions@lipscomb.edu
615.966.1750
Applicants must provide copies of current status with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) at the time of application (i.e. VISA, I-94 and I-20 documents).
International students are required to be proficient in written and oral English before enrolling. International students whose native language is not English must present the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) OR the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam OR Duolingo English Test with the application. Preferred TOEFL scores are in the 75th percentile rank (approximately 570 on the paper-based test, or 80 on the iBT). An IELTS exam with an overall band score of 6.5 is the minimum accepted for admittance. The minimum Duolingo score of 105 will also satisfy the English language proficiency requirement for admittance.
For more information, visit toefl.org or ielts.org or duolingo.com.
- Lipscomb’s TOEFL school code is 1161.
- Applicants with permanent resident status do not have to take the TOEFL exam.
Official copies of any required standardized tests (i.e. GMAT, GRE), if required.
- Lipscomb’s GRE school code is 1161.
International applicants will need to provide official transcripts from all institutions attended.
- All applicants whose academic records are from colleges, universities and institutes located outside the United States must order a course-by-course report from an approved evaluation service. The application for admission will not be considered without having this detailed review on file. All applicants are required to order a course-by-course report.
- The services that Lipscomb University uses are:
- World Education Services (WES)
ATTN: Documentation Center
P.O. Box 5087
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087 USA
Phone: 305.358.6688
wes.org
- Lisano International
Foreign International Credential Evaluation
P.O. Box 407
Auburn, AL 36831-0407 USA
Fax: 334.745.0425
lisano-intl.com