INTERNATIONAL Undergraduate ADMISSIONS

Application and Deadlines

The following process should be completed by students who are seeking a first-time bachelor's degree or second bachelor's degree. Applicants should hold or intend to seek an F-1 Student or J-1 Exchange Visitor visa to study in the United States.

Steps for Completing the Application Process

Complete the Application for International Students – Bachelor’s Degree Admission (Forms A and B) and submit $30 USD application fee. The application fee may be paid by a check or money order made payable in U.S. dollars to Towson University, or by credit card using the credit card authorization form.

• Bachelor's Degree Application (PDF)

• Credit Card Authorization Form (PDF)

Submit official transcripts or mark sheets of all secondary school/high school work. Examination certificates, a leaving/graduation certificate or the equivalent documents must also be included. If the original language of the records is not English, certified translations are required.

Submit official transcripts or mark sheets from all post-secondary schools (colleges, universities or professional schools) attended. If the original language of the records is not English, certified translations are required.

Submit results of one of the following tests:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 500 (paper-based), 173 (computer-based) or 61 (internet-based). More information can be found from the TOEFL Web site or by calling +1-609-771-7100.

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 5.5. More information can be found online.

• SAT Score Report – SAT I score of at least 470 on the  Critical Reading Section. More information can be found online on the College Board Web site or by calling +1-212-713-8000.

• Grade “C” or better in a college-level composition course from an accredited U.S. school or other English-language college program approved by Towson University.

• Completion of Towson University’s English Language Center (Level IV) program. More information can be found online or by calling +1-410-704-2552.

Submit official statements of financial resources which guarantee all educational and personal expenses for the first year of study. See the Application for International Students – Bachelor’s Degree Admission (Form C).

Submit a copy of your passport photo ID which shows your complete legal name.

The completed application form, transcripts, test scores, financial documents and application fee must be mailed to:
Office of International Admissions
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001, U.S.A.

Admissions decisions are made when all documents are received and applications are complete.

Students are encouraged to apply early, especially if they have international transcripts or need their previous course work evaluated by a professional foreign credential evaluation service. Please note the application deadlines.

	•Apply by June 1 for fall (September) term. • Apply by December 1 for spring (late January) term.

"Towson has a large international student population, so it's easy to make friends and learn about other cultures. I knew I'd meet American students, but I never expected to make so many friends from all over the world." — Shidan Chen Mathematics, China