International Students

John Carroll University and the Boler College of Business welcome applications from students around the world.

Boler International Graduate Student Qualifications:

To qualify unconditionally for admission to a Boler College of Business graduate program as an international student, you must hold, minimally, the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree with an equivalent 2.8 cumulative grade point average (based on a four-point system).

The following documents are required to process your application:

• Official evaluations of transcripts/credentials from all non-U.S. colleges or universities. Transcripts/credentials must be evaluated by an independent evaluation service and contain course-by-course and grade point average equivalents. Official evaluations from an independent evaluation service must be sent directly to John Carroll University by the evaluation service. Evaluations submitted by the student are considered unofficial and cannot be used for admission. We ask that you use one of the following agencies:

  World Education Services, Inc.
  P.O. Box 11623
  Chicago, IL 60611-0623
  www.wes.org
   
  Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
  P.O. Box 514070
  Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
  www.ece.org
• Official transcripts from all U.S. colleges or universities attended. Official transcripts must be sent directly to John Carroll University from the issuing institution. Transcripts submitted by the student are considered unofficial and cannot be used for admission.
• Statement of Purpose: A 1-3-page, typewritten, single-spaced essay titled, “Graduate business education: Enabling me to achieve my personal goals and become a leader.”
• Current Resume
• Letter of Recommendation - the letter should comment on your academic achievements, managerial capabilities, and potential to flourish in a graduate business program. One Letter of Recommendation is required however you may submit up to three. A college professor, work supervisor, church, or community leader will often provide the best recommendation.
• Visa & Financial Guarantee: International applicants who wish to obtain an I-20 for an F-1 visa must include financial documentation (such as a certified bank statement dated within three (3) months of the semester of entry) showing the ability to finance tuition and living expenses while attending the Boler College of Business in addition to a financial guarantee statement.

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For international students who are currently in the United States, documentation of your current visa status must be submitted with your application. Proper documentation includes:

• Copy of I-20 and I-94 if on an F-1 visa
• Copy of visa stamp and I-94 if on another type of visa
• Copy of Resident Alien card, front and back, if classified as a Resident Alien

Please note: All documents submitted become property of John Carroll University and cannot be returned.

The following documents are required to process your application:

• Official Translations: Documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by official translations.
• English Language Proficiency: Students whose native language is not English must demonstrate the necessary level of proficiency in the English language by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A student from abroad whose native language is English, who has completed his or her work at a foreign university where English is the language of instruction, or who has graduated from an American institution is exempt from this testing requirement. Unofficial copies of the score report may be included in the application for initial review and evaluation; however, official test scores must be sent directly to John Carroll University from the issuing service. No notice of admission will be sent to an applicant, nor will an I-20 be issued, until this requirement has been met.
  • For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the IBT (internet-based test), 550 on the paper-based test, or 217 on the computer-based test is required. The John Carroll University code is 1342. Scores are valid for two years from the date that the test was taken.
  • For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.5 is required. Scores are valid for two years from the date that the test was taken.
  • For students graduating from an ELS Language Center a final score of 112 will be accepted in place of either exam.
• Passport: A scanned copy of the photo page of your passport must be submitted. Please also indicate your country of birth and your country of citizenship. All documents become the property of John Carroll University and cannot be returned.
• Sponsored Students: Documentation, typically in the form of a bank statement with a current date must be submitted. If the applicant is being sponsored by a third party, then the sponsor must provide a letter stating intentions to finance the applicant’s education, along with the sponsor’s financial documentation.
• Tuition, Scholarships, Financial Aid: Tuition, room and board, and any associated fees for international students at John Carroll University is the same as for domestic students.

Students who lack the means to cover these costs are encouraged to explore the possibility of applying for external scholarships and loans. The International Student Organization headquartered in New York also maintains a good list of scholarship sources that are worth exploring.

Important: We do not offer full graduate scholarships other than the graduate assistantship which requires a separate application, due by February 15 for consideration of entry in the following fall semester.

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Sending Official Transcripts, Evaluations & Documents

Official transcripts, evaluations, and documents must be sent directly from the issuing institution to John Carroll University:

Electronic submissions may be sent via secure delivery systems to: gsapp@jcu.edu

Transcripts submitted by the student are considered unofficial and may not be used for admission.

Additional information of interest for international students: