Graduate Admissions

English Proficiency Requirements

International applicants are required to demonstrate English Proficiency to be considered for admission to all graduate programs on campus and online.

Accepted Exams and minimum scores:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    • Scores of 100+ will be fully admitted to any graduate program
    • Scores of 79 – 99 on the Internet-based exam with no subscore below 17 will be required to complete EAP 511 and EAP 512 with provisional admission to a graduate program
    • Scores of 61-78 must apply for admission to and complete Intensive English Center Level 5 before starting any graduate coursework
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
    • Academic Test only - General Training test is not acceptable
    • Scores of 7.5+ will be fully admitted to any graduate program
    • Scores of 6.5 – 7.0 will be required to complete EAP 511 and EAP 512 with provisional admission to a graduate program
    • Scores of 5.5 – 6.0 must apply for admission to and complete Intensive English Center Level 5 before starting any graduate coursework
  • Duolingo English Test
    • Scores of 120+ will be fully admitted to any graduate program
    • Scores of 105 – 119 will be required to complete EAP 511 and EAP 512 with provisional admission to a graduate program
    • Scores of 95-104 must apply for admission to and complete Intensive English Center Level 5 before starting any graduate coursework

Exemptions:

  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Applicants who will hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States, Canada (English-speaking) or from a country whose sole official language is English
    • Medium of instruction is NOT an acceptable alternative
  • International students who have already completed SCSU's Intensive English Center Level 5 program MAY be exempt
    • Individual academic programs may require a proficiency exam even after completion of IEC Level 5
  • H4 Visa holders
    • Keeping your H4 Visa?
      • No language proficiency exams or financial documents required
    • Changing to F1 Visa?
      • English proficiency exam and supporting documents must be submitted with an application for admission