ESL Transition for International Students

International student admission

Application to Pacific Lutheran University and the ESL Transition Program is fast, streamlined and straightforward. We are accepting applications for Fall semester 2010 and Spring semester 2011 intakes.

APPLY NOW for September 2010 entry!


How to apply

COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM OR CONTACT AN ADVISOR
If you are ready to complete the application form: If you have questions about applying, contact an International Student Advisor for guidance first. They will be happy to answer your query about admission to Pacific Lutheran University.

Note that you will be required to submit copies of all relevant academic transcripts and certificates of English language qualifications.


The admission process

Our expert Student Enrollment Advisors will support you through the whole process. Your admission will follow these simple steps:

  1. Submit your application form by email or fax.
  2. Also send us your supporting documents:
    • official school transcripts in English
    • bank statement
    • TOEFL/IELTS score (if available*) and GMAT/GRE score (if required)
    • copy of your passport
  3. We will pass your application to the Admissions Department for review of your academic qualifications.
  4. If your application is successful we send you a formal University acceptance letter within approximately four weeks.
  5. A $500 deposit (refundable if your visa is denied) must be paid to confirm your acceptance.
  6. We will release your I-20 immigration document.
  7. You then need to apply for a F1 student visa.
  8. One month before the start of the semester you must pay your remaining fees (either in full or your first instalment).
  9. Before your program starts, we will ask you to complete pre-arrival documents (medical, flight details etc).
  10. When you arrive in the US, you will be met at the airport and taken to your new home.

* you do not need a TOEFL or IELTS score to qualify for the Transition Program.


Application Deadline

There is no deadline for applications - we offer rolling admissions. However, we do recommend that you apply as early as possible, and at least ten weeks before the start of semester, because the visa application process may delay your admission.

Transfer Applicants

If you have been a student at an accredited university in your home country, you can transfer to a PLU degree. Transfer applications must be accompanied by certified (English) course descriptions, documented hours of instruction, and an official transcript.


    
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Required documentation

As an international student, you will need to gather the following documents when you apply to PLU:

All applicants

Undergraduate applicants

  • official copy of your High School transcripts in English
  • written recommendation by a teacher or relative

Graduate applicants

  • official copy of your undergraduate transcript in English
  • written recommendations by a employer or academic source
  • resumé
Pacific Lutheran University International Study Center, Telephone: +1-415-345-2953