• International Topics:
• How to Apply
• Deadlines
• Paying for Rochester
• English Language Exams
• Testing Policy
• International FAQ

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

How to Apply

• Step 1.

  Submit the Part 1 Application.

  
  

• Step 2.

  Submit the Common Application.
  

  
  

• Step 3.

  Submit the Application Fee
  $70 for paper applications, $35 for online.

  
  

• Step 4.

  Submit the Rochester Application Supplement.
  Whether you're applying as a freshman or transfer, you are required to fill out the Application Supplement.
  Freshmen: Submit CA supplement online or View freshman supplement
  Transfers: Submit CA supplement online or View transfer supplement

  
  

• Step 5.

  Send us your High School Transcript
  Send your high school transcript showing at least three years of grades.

  
  

• Step 6.

  All freshman applicants are required to submit official test scores. If you are applying as a transfer student, it is recommended that you submit these scores.

  
  

• Step 7.

  Letters of Recommendation
  Submit two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher and one from a guidance counselor.

  
  

• Step 8.

  Send Your English Language Test (PTE Academics, TOEFL or IELTS) Scores
  If your native language is not English, you must fulfill our English language requirement. (If your native language is English or you qualify to have the English language requirement waived, please contact Admissions at admit@admissions.rochester.edu.)

  
  

• Step 9.

  Submit the International Financial Support (IFS) form
  To be eligible for admission, you must demonstrate the ability to cover the estimated cost of at least one year of attendance. For more information, visit https://enrollment.rochester.edu/admissions/apply/international/paying.shtm.

  
  

• Step 10.

  International Supplement to the Secondary School Report
  If you’re submitting transcripts from secondary schools outside the U.S. that do not follow the American (AP) or International Baccalaureate curriculum, you should submit this form.

  
  

• Step 11.

  Combined-Admission Programs
  If applying to one of the Combined-Admission Programs (GEAR, GRADE, REMS), submit the CAPs application.

  
  

• Step 12.

  Check Your Application Status
  Check your application status to make sure Admissions has received everything.

  
  

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS

If you are an international student and are applying to transfer to Rochester, please also submit the following:

• College Official's Report
  Give a copy of this form to a dean or other college official who has access to your disciplinary record and to your academic record.
  
  
• WES Credit Evaluation
  If you’re applying to transfer to the University of Rochester from a college outside of the U.S., you are required to submit a credit evaluation for your college transcripts from WES.
  
  
• College Course Descriptions
  If you’re applying to transfer to the University of Rochester from a college outside of the U.S., you are encouraged to submit descriptions of the courses you have taken.

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