International Students
A Home Away from Home
Throughout the Marian University campus, you will see “Welcome” banners in the native languages of our international students, because we want you to know you are welcomed and valued here. Marian University is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in the culture of the United States. We greatly value our students sharing what they love and what is unique about their own culture, to expand the global perspectives and learning of everyone in our community.
Sabre Spotlight
My journey as an international student at Marian University of Wisconsin has been nothing short of transformative. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed into a diverse and inclusive community that made me feel at home, despite being miles away from my own country.”
Bhargav Patel, (India)
International Application Deadline
International students should submit all required documents as early as possible to allow sufficient time to process your application, pay your SEVIS fee, apply for your student visa, and arrange for transportation.
Important Dates:
Fall Semester
July 1st
Spring Semester
November 1st
International First-Year and Transfer Students
Mandatory orientation for international freshmen and transfer students occurs at the start of each semester. Upon arrival to campus, all new international students should check in with the International Student Advisor.
- First-Year Freshman Student
- Transfer Student
- Orientation Mandatory Checklist
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the following:
- Application
- Official High School Transcript (official English translation required)
- One of the following English Proficiency exam results:
- TOEFL (Minimum score: IBT 70, CBT 193, PBT 525)
- Duolingo English Test (Minimum score: 105)
- IELTS (Minimum score: 6.0)
- Successful completion of one year at a U.S. high school
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the following:
- Application
- Official College Transcripts from each college or university attended (official English translation required)
- Official High School Transcript (official English translation required)
- Official Course-by-Course Transcript Evaluation (required for all courses taken outside of the U.S. and Canada)
- One of the following English Proficiency Results:
- TOEFL (Minimum score: IBT 70, CBT 193, PBT 525)
- Duolingo English Test (Minimum score: 105)
- IELTS (Minimum score: 6.0)
- Successful completion of one year at a U.S. college or university
We do not evaluate foreign credit for transfer to Marian University. You will need to use an outside credentials evaluation service and have a course-by-course evaluation completed. Please provide an official evaluation of your transcripts by a NACES-approved accredited credential evaluation agency:
Please bring the following when you check in:
- Passport
- Student Visa (if applicable)
- I-20
- I-94 card/print-out of arrival/departure record
Marian University is required to review the above documents to confirm your status in the U.S. Failure to provide these documents could result in the loss of your legal status.
F-1 Visa
Anyone seeking to obtain an F-1 Visa or maintain their current F-1 Visa status is required to prove sufficient financial resources for educational expenses incurred by attending Marian University.
Marian University will issue an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility after the following items have been submitted:
- Affidavit of Financial Support Form with your sponsor’s information and signature.
- Current bank statement or letter from bank showing available funds in USD for financial sponsor.
- Copy of passport
- Payment of $750 international deposit
Sabre Spotlight
Marian periodically offers its students the chance to step in front of their peers and share experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints. During a recent Flag Ceremony, where Marian raises flags for new students, Uros Gatic, from Kragujevac, Serbia, had an opportunity to install his own “Welcome” banner with the Serbian flag. There are banners throughout the Marian University campus with the flag and “welcome” spelled out in the native language of all our international students. Uros was a Business Administration major and a member of the Marian Men’s Basketball team. International students also have an opportunity to participate in a flag ceremony in the Meyer Library, where they can talk about their home country, share experiences, perspectives and viewpoints, and take questions from the audience.
International Graduate Students
Marian University’s online graduate programs attract students from around the globe, offering the flexibility and accessibility needed to balance education with life’s other commitments. Designed with the needs of international students in mind, Marian’s online graduate degrees combine academic excellence with real-world applications, ensuring you’ll be prepared to make an impact in your field—no matter where you are in the world.
- Graduate Student Requirements
Items required before applicant information is ready for review:
- Application
- Official course-by-course transcript evaluation (required for all courses taken outside of the U.S. and Canada)
- Official transcripts from all schools attended in the United States, if applicable
- A bachelor’s degree is required for those applying for a master’s degree, while a master’s degree is required for those applying for admission to the Ph.D. program
- One of the following English Proficiency Results:
- TOEFL (Minimum score: IBT 70, CBT 193, PBT 525)
- Duolingo English Test (Minimum score: 105)
- IELTS (Minimum score: 6.0)
- Successful completion of one year at a U.S. college/university
If prior degrees or university academic work has been completed outside of the United States, the applicant will need to use an outside credentials evaluation service and have a course-by-course evaluation completed. Please provide an official evaluation of your transcripts by a NACES-approved accredited credential evaluation agency:
- AACRAO’s International Education Services
- Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- World Education Services (WES)
International applicants must submit all required documents by May 1 for the fall semester or October 1 for the spring semester. Upon admission, international students must also submit proof of financial support to be used during the period of study before an I-20 form will be issued.
Have Questions?
Hannah Grassnickle is the International Student Liaison at Marian University. She’s here to support you, guide you, and make sure you have the answers you need.
