English Requirements and Exemptions

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

• U.S. 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