International Students
Incoming Freshmen
Applicants who are not US residents or have legal alien (green card) status are considered international students.
Required Documentation
A completed Application for admission (completed in English)
English Language Requirements
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of a minimum of 57% of the total score for students from non English speaking countries.
- TOEFL 61 internet based test
- TOEFL 500 paper based test
Duolingo English Test (DET) - Score of 123 or better required.
Academic Requirements
- Official High School transcript (transcripts must be sent through InCred, if not in English)
- College transcripts must be evaluated by WES or a similar service (at applicant's cost) for credits to transfer and for GPA to apply)
Financial Documentation
A Certificate of Financial Resources Form must be fully completed and submitted. This will be emailed to you when it is needed.
Passport
Submit a copy of your passport identification page.
Additional Documentation (NOT required for admission)
- ACT composite score of 19 or above
- SAT score of 900 or better (Critical Reading + Math)
- Recommendation letters (Graduate School only)
- Personal essays (Graduate School only)
**ACT/SAT scores may qualify applicants for academic scholarships
**All documents should be submitted to the International Admissions office staff at internationaladmissions@swcu.edu
Once you have been accepted and your I-20 form is ready, it will be sent to you electronically.
Contact the University at 1(888)418-9272 or internationaladmissions@swcu.edu with any questions you may have regarding your status.
Transfer Students
Transfer Process
As an international applicant (non resident alien) to SCU who is currently attending a US college or university, please follow the following procedures:
- Complete an Application for admission (completed in English).
- Submit college transcripts.
- Fully complete and submit a Certificate of Financial Resources Form. This will be emailed to you at the time it is needed.
- A Transfer Intent Form must be fully completed by the student and current Designated School Official (DSO).
**All documents should be submitted to the International Admissions office staff at internationaladmissions@swcu.edu
Once you have been accepted and your I-20 form is ready, it will be sent to you electronically.
Contact Us
Southwestern Christian University has a rolling admissions policy. Once all required credentials have been received, the SCU Office of Admissions will notify the applicant by e-mail, mail, and /or by phone. Applicants who wish to know the status of their application or have any questions regarding international matters should contact the Director of Admissions.
Phone: 1(405)789-7661
Email: internationaladmissions@swcu.edu
Fax: 1(405)495-0078
Mail:
Admissions/International
7210 NW 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
United States
*Southwestern Christian University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, qualified handicap or disability in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, financial aid and educational services.