Application/TOEFL Requirements

Congratulations on your decision to apply to Pace University.

Below you will find information and advice regarding our undergraduate admission process for international students. An international student is defined as any student studying at Pace University who is neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident. International students must complete the same application for admission as domestic applications. There are, however, additional forms and information required from international students in order to be considered for study at Pace University. 

Required Documents for International Applicants:

• Application & Fee: A completed application and $50 nonrefundable application fee. Pace offers online and print application options, which vary by student type. To get started, please visit our Apply Today web page and select an application based upon your student type.
   

• Identification: Send a photocopy or fax of your valid passport/national identity card displaying your photo and name.
   

• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or counselor who knows you well and can attest to your academic potential and personal characteristics.
   

• Written Statement/Essay: A personal statement, approximately 500-700 words in length. You may submit an essay on a subject of your choice or on one of the following subjects:

  Test/Form	New York City Code	Westchester Code
  ACT	2852	2855
  SAT	2635	2685
  TOEFL	2635	2685

  1. A discussion of a personal, local, or national issue;
  2. An autobiographical account; or
  3. A representative sample of your creative ability.

•  Financial Affidavit for International Students accompanied with a bank letter and/or other approved financial documentation listed under I-20 and Visa Process below.
   
• Course descriptions or syllabus (in English) from each post-secondary school attended (transfer applicants only).
   
• Official test scores and other educational materials must be sent directly from the testing authority or institution:

  1. Official transcripts, diplomas, and leaving examination scores from secondary and post-secondary schools (in English). Transcripts are considered official only if they are sent directly to Pace University from the education institution of origin, or are certified as true copies by the student’s Ministry of Education or a U.S. consular office. Photocopies, facsimiles, and notarized copies of academic records are not considered to be official and will not be accepted. Academic records issued in a language other than English are required to be translated and attested to be the institution of origin by a Pace-approved translation agency.
      
  2. TOEFL or IELTS scores. ACT/SAT are not mandatory for international students. Although, if submitted, students may be considered for merit-based scholarships.

TOEFL Requirements

Additional Information

All accepted students are required to take University Placement Exams prior to registration. Students may be restricted to intensive English course work for at least one semester, which may extend the length of time and cost of completing a degree.

The Admission Committee may require additional testing if there are concerns about your ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to meet the demands of your intended curriculum, based on the materials you submitted as part of your application or on written or verbal communications with you after you submitted your application.

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College Coursework Completed in High School

Applicants who completed AP, IB , or other college-level coursework while attending high school may be eligible for transfer credit. For evaluation of credits, forward official college transcripts and/or test score reports to the Undergraduate Admission Office. In general, AP scores of 4 or better are awarded credit at Pace. The computer science, environmental science, and physics departments grant credit for a score of 3 or better.

Program Specific Admission Information

Pforzheimer Honors College (Fall Admission: First-Year Students Only)

The Pforzheimer Honors College is a community of high-achieving undergraduate scholars studying under the distinguished faculty of a great university. The Honors College is open to all majors within the university. Entering first-year students who meet eligibility criteria will be invited to join the Honors College upon review of completed application for admission.

Theater and Performing Arts (NYC Campus Only)

Please note that the application deadline for this program is January 15th for first-year and transfer students.
A competitive performing arts program is thriving at the NYC campus, fueled by the acting (BFA), musical theater (BFA), and theater arts (BA) majors as well as the Actors Studio MFA.

• Apply for fall admission by January 15th, and schedule your audition by February 15th.
• Auditions will be conducted late fall 2010 and January- February 2011. Information about scheduling an audition will be sent to each applicant upon receipt of the application. Students will be notified on or about March 31st regarding audition results. An application for admission must be filed prior to scheduling an audition. The deadline for scheduling an audition is February 15th.

Four-Year BS in Nursing Program ( Westchester Campus Only)

The four year BS in Nursing Program is offered only on the Westchester Campus in Pleasantville. Deadline for first –year and transfer applications is February 15th. Admission to the program is competitive. Click to view a complete list of Admission Deadlines.

Challenge to Achievement at Pace (CAP) (Fall Admission: First-Year Students Only)

The CAP program is a one- year program designed to help first-year students meet the academic demands of a college education and is geared toward applicants whose potential is not fully reflected in their academic profile. Carefully designed courses, small classes, seminars, work-shops, and tutorials assist students in achieving their potential. Entering first-year students must apply to the University and then be invited to join by the CAP Admission Committee.
 

Admission Decision Notification

Pace University allows a rolling decision notification plan and the Admission Committee makes every effort to notify students with a decision in a timely fashion. Early Action applicants will be notified in early January. Incomplete Early Action applications will be reviewed for regular decision.
 

Deferred Admission

In most cases an accepted student may defer his or her enrollment for up to one year, provided the student does not attend another college during this time. (A student who attends another college prior to enrolling at Pace must file a new application for admission.)

Requests for deferred admission should be made in writing to the Office of Undergraduate Admission. A student who defers his or her admission will be reconsidered for academic scholarship, housing, and financial aid prior to enrolling at Pace University. The student will be notified as to whether the deferral has been granted.

I-20 & Visa Process

• Bank statements for the last six months showing regular deposits, owner's name, and current balance greater than the amount listed on the Financial Affidavit.
• A letter from a bank on bank letterhead indicating the date, account number, account holder’s name, and amount on deposit in U.S. dollars. The letter must include the signature of a bank official. Bank statements are also accepted.
• Income tax returns with most recent pay stub.
• Pay stubs for the last six months.
• Proof of government or employer sponsorship.
• A letter of support from a sponsoring scholarship program, fellowship program, or grant organization.
  

If you are currently in the United States on an F-1 student visa:

• Also provide the Transfer Recommendation Form completed by you and your international student adviser.