International Admissions

Post University welcomes international applicants.  All documentation required for admissions must be submitted to the Office of International Admissions.  Prospective international applicants seeking enrollment must submit an application and copies of official secondary and/or college transcripts.  All foreign documents must be in English and receive an evaluation to ensure the applicant meets United States educational standards. English proficiency test scores may need to be submitted as part of the admissions application process.

Application Materials

• Completed application.
• Transcripts from high school (if applying for an associate or bachelor’s program) and all colleges attended translated into English.
• Proof of English proficiency (if required.)

English Proficiency

International applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency for admission into associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral-level degree programs by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Duolingo scores.  Cambridge scores may also be submitted for bachelor programs. The following chart provides the minimum scores required for the designated degree-level admission.

Minimum Required English Language Proficiency Test Results

*Test scores MUST come directly from official testing organizations.

**Nurse Practitioner applicants must score at least 26 on the TOEFL speaking section.

Undergraduate and graduate applicants from a country where the native language is English and who have attended an English-speaking school are exempt from providing proof of English proficiency. These countries include:

Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec, which is institution-specific), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Norfolk Island, Singapore, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, US Virgin Islands, United Kingdom, and the United States.

Post University will determine the applicant’s citizenship based on the country which issues the passport.

Undergraduate students not meeting the English proficiency level for admittance may be accepted into Post University’s English Language Institute. Students placed in the English Language Institute Intensive English Program take English as a Second Language courses that range from beginner to advanced level. Students may take up to 12 credits of English as a Second Language courses and apply them toward a Post University degree.

Post University Policy on English as a Medium of Instruction (MOI) for English Proficiency Verification 

1. Purpose This policy outlines the conditions under which Post University accepts English as a Medium of Instruction (MOI) as proof of English proficiency for international students applying to undergraduate or graduate programs for main campus and online international students.

2. Eligibility Criteria Post University may accept an MOI certificate as proof of English proficiency if the applicant meets one of the following conditions:

• The applicant has completed at least two years of full-time study in an English-medium institution at the secondary level or three years of full-time study in an English-medium institution at the   tertiary level in a foreign country.

• The applicant attended (1 or more years) and graduated from a high school in the United States, meeting the requirements as stated in the following table.
• The applicant transferred from a college or university in the United States with at least 15 academic credits.  The degree or program completed was fully delivered and assessed in English, and the conditions stated in the following table are met.

**The graduate GPA requirements are for English language qualifications only. For admissions to the graduate programs the GPA requirements may be higher.

3. Required Documentation Applicants must submit the following:

• An official MOI certificate issued by the previous institution on official letterhead and signed by an authorized representative, or an official transcript from the United States institution attended.

• An official transcript of records indicating courses and grades received.

4. Verification Process

• The Admissions and Registrar’s Office will review the submitted MOI documents for validation.

• If necessary, Post University reserves the right to request additional documentation of English proficiency, such as an interview, a written essay, or an internal English proficiency assessment.

• Applicants from institutions with unclear English instruction policies may be asked to submit the certified results from an alternative English proficiency test (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo).

5. Exceptions & Additional Requirements

• Undergraduate and graduate applicants from a country where the native language is English and who have attended an English-speaking school are exempt from providing proof of English proficiency. These countries include:

Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec, which is institution-specific), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Singapore, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, US Virgin Islands, United Kingdom, and the United States.

• Special Regional Restriction

Students from Punjab and Haryana Boards (India), or residents of Punjab/Haryana, must compulsorily appear for the Post University English Interview, regardless of other waiver conditions.

• Graduate programs with higher English language proficiency demands may impose stricter requirements.

6. English Interview Process via Secure Link or Request Live Interview:
Selected students may request a live interview or receive a secure link via WhatsApp to complete a short video interview. The secure link process includes:

• Confirmation of contact information (address, phone number, email).

• A brief recorded English assessment, lasting less than five minutes, to evaluate speaking and comprehension skills.

• Responses are reviewed by Post University.

Student Visa Requirements and F-1 Process for Main Campus Students

Students accepted as  Main Campus students will be issued an I-20 for their program of study.  Once accepted, to obtain a Form I-20, the applicant must provide:

• A copy of the passport information page with a photograph.
• A completed Declaration of Finances form.
• Proof of sufficient financial resources through bank statements, letter of government scholarship award, or letter of employer sponsorship.

The date of the financial documentation must be within six (6) months of the time of submission.

Applicants must be accepted for admission before Post University is permitted under federal guidelines to issue an I-20 for a visa appointment.

Nursing Students Requirement

Applicants who were educated outside of the United States must provide an academic report (evaluation) showing their nursing education was taught in English and is comparable to one earned in the United States. This report must also show the student earned a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for the Bachelor of Science Nursing program and a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for the Master of Science Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs.  A certificate from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) is unacceptable unless it shows all the requirements above.

American Sentinel College of Nursing students will be exempt from providing proof of English proficiency if they have:

• Attended (2 or more years) and graduated from a high school in the United States before admissions (high school transcripts required.)
• Transferred from college or university in the United States with at least 15 academic credits and a 2.00 GPA in good standing (official college or university transcripts required.)
• Worked in the healthcare industry speaking English in the United States.
• Conducted a phone, in-person, or video discussion with an academic official where discussion on the academic subject matter confirms the student’s proficiency in English.

Post University cannot process an admissions application without the English proficiency results if they are required.

Transfer of I-20

International students wishing to transfer to Post University as Main Campus students must request an I-20 transfer from their current institution once the student has been accepted. The I-20 must be in active status for Post University to accept the I-20 transfer. Applicants must then submit all required documents to allow Post University to issue an I-20 at Post University. (See above: Student Visa Requirements and F-1 Process for Main Campus Students.)

Transfer Credits

Applicants requesting consideration for transfer credits from institutions outside the United States must submit an evaluation from an accredited transcript evaluation organization, which includes a course-by-course academic report. The evaluation report is required by the end of the first term (or semester for Main Campus students) of the student’s attendance for the transfer credits to be considered.

Below is a partial list of organizations from which Post University accepts international transcript evaluations.  Costs and expedited services may vary.

• International Education Evaluators (IEE), https://myiee.org.
• World Education Service (WES), https://www.wes.org.
• SPANTRAN, https://spantran.com
• Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS), https://www.cgfns.org.
• Any translation service approved by:

The National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES), https://www.naces.org.

The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), https://aice-eval.org.

Post University Student Health Form

Before the applicant’s arrival on campus, all Main Campus applicants must submit a completed Health Form to and receive approval from Post University’s Health Services Director.  The Health Form must confirm that all required immunizations are in place. Students must also have a completed health form and be approved by the Post University’s Health Services Director to move into a residence hall and attend class. The health form can be found at https://post.edu/student-services/health-services/health-forms/.

Upon completion, the applicant must mail (or email) the application, with all documentation to:

Post University
Office of International Admissions, Torrence Hall
800 Country Club Road, Box 2540
Waterbury, CT  06723-­‐2540
Telephone: + 1-203-591-7380
Email:  [email protected]

Post University’s Discretion in Admissions Decisions

Post University reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to decline to offer, or to rescind an offer of admission or enrollment to any program at any time prior to the start of the student’s attendance if the University determines that (1) information provided in the application or related documents was inaccurate, incomplete, misleading, or falsified; (2) information is known at the time of application which in the University’s sole judgment supports a determination that admission of the applicant does not align with the University’s commitment to provide students with a safe environment based on the applicant’s prior misconduct or disciplinary history, or new information emerges that, had it been known at the time of admission, may have affected the admission decision; (3) the student fails to satisfy all conditions of admission, including but not limited to submission of official transcripts, proof of graduation, required test scores, or other documentation by stated deadlines; or (4) the student engages in conduct or displays behavior during interactions with University staff and faculty that, in the University’s judgment, is inconsistent with its academic, professional, or behavioral standards.

Due to the confidential nature of some of the items required for admission, Post University reserves the right to decline to admit any applicant without stating a reason. Notifications of declination of admission will be communicated by the Dean of Students or Senior Vice President.

Although federal student loans are not available to all international students, there may be specialized loan options for international students who wish to pursue an education in the U.S. There could also be scholarship opportunities specifically designed for international students or for specific programs or areas of study. Talk to your financial aid advisor to see what you may be eligible for.

In addition to specialized loan options for international students who wish to pursue an education in the U.S., there could also be scholarship opportunities specifically designed for international students or for specific programs or areas of study. Talk to your financial aid advisor to see what you may be eligible for.

Post University offers many online learning opportunities for students across the nation and around the world. If you are interested in pursuing an education online through Post, reach out to our international admissions team at 203.591.5234 to get started.

Unless you intend to work in the United States during your studies, you will likely not need a Social Security number.