Application Process

Once students are nominated by their home university, St. Cloud State University will work with the student to ensure the required paperwork is submitted. Please find information about the application process below.

Timelines

Fall (August) Admission

  • Nominations: March 1
  • Applications: April 1
  • Notification of admission: May 15
  • Arrival to SCSU campus: Mid-to-late August

Spring (January) Admission

  • Nominations: September 1
  • Applications: October 1
  • Notification of admission: November 1
  • Arrival to SCSU campus: Early-to-mid January

Summer (May) Admission

  • Nominations: February 1
  • Applications: March 1
  • Notification of admission: March 15
  • Arrival to SCSU campus: Early-to-mid May
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Online Application Process

Students complete the application to St. Cloud State through our online application portal. Please find the application links below. To access the form, students will need to create a user account and upload general information.

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Rikkyo University
Beijing Institute of Petrochemical Technology (BIPT)

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit all required documents by the application deadline. All documents must be written in English. If written in another language, an official English translation must be attached. All documents must be submitted via the online application.

  1. Semester at St. Cloud State Application Form
  2. Proof of Language Proficiency
  3. Official academic transcript from home institution (English or with English translation)
  4. Passport Information
  5. Financial Documentation
  6. Course Selection Form

Language Requirements

English proficiency requirements for Semester at St. Cloud State students are as follows:

English Test Scores (less than two years old):

  • TOEFL (iBT): 61
  • IELTS: 5.5

Additional Options:

  • English is a native language
  • Institution or program language of instruction is English
  • Signed letter of support from the home institution confirming that the student's English skills are strong enough to take classes at SCSU. 

Note: All students applying to the Intensive English Center will require a signed letter of support from the home institution recommending the student take IEC courses. 

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Financial Documentation

Financial documentation is required for the United States visa document (DS-2019 or I-20). The total amount of financial documentation for Exchange (tuition - waived) students is $9,000 per semester. The total amount of financial documentation for Study Abroad (fee- paying tuition) students is $11,500 per semester. The total amount of financial documentation for students participating in the Intensive English Center is $12,500 per semester. Actual cost of attendance varies.

For students applying for a year-long program, the financial documentation required is $18,000 for Exchange (tuition - waived), $23,000 for Study Abroad (fee-paying tuition) and $25,000 for IEC (Intensive English Center).

SCSU accepts the following for financial documents:

  • Copy of a bank statement (this can be the student's or sponsor such as parent)
  • Proof of university or government scholarship
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