
International and Canadian Admissions
Admission Decision
D'Youville University’s Undergraduate programs observe a rolling admissions policy process with the exception of the physician assistant program. Please see graduate program pages for any specific program deadlines.
The earlier you apply, the earlier you will be notified of a decision. Decisions are emailed and mailed to students within weeks of a completed application.
Once accepted, you'll receive a signed letter of acceptance as part of the D'Youville enrollment packet. The packet will contain the following information with all instructions:
- Directions on how to wire and transfer school fees.
- Mandatory student health insurance application.
- Health requirements with health forms and information.
- Athletic department information.
- Required financial forms.
- Directions to D'Youville University including airport information.
D'Youville University may require proof of English Language Proficiency. If you are an international student who attended (post) secondary school (any year) in a country other than the United States, Canada, Great Britain, or Australia, or your primary language is one other than English, you are required to demonstrate English proficiency by successfully achieving a minimum score on one of the following examinations.
Please note:
- Scores must be less than two years old at the time of admission.
- Official scores must be sent directly to D’Youville from the testing agency.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS)
Examination | Minimum Score | Website |
---|---|---|
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
Paper-Based Test: Internet-Based Test: |
www.toefl.org Score code for D'Youville is 2197. |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Reading: 6.0; Writing: 6.0 | www.ielts.org |
ACT English* | 18 | https://www.act.org/ |
SAT Verbal* | 450 | https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat |
Duolingo English Test** | 105 | https://englishtest.duolingo.com/ |
GRADUATE STUDENTS (ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS)
Examination | Minimum Score | Agency Website |
---|---|---|
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
Paper-Based Test: Internet-Based Test: |
www.toefl.org Score code for D'Youville is 2197. |
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Reading: 6.5; Writing: 6.0 | www.ielts.org |
ACT English* | 21 | https://www.act.org/ |
SAT Verbal* | 480 | https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat |
Duolingo English Test** | 105 | https://englishtest.duolingo.com/ |
D'Youville requires that all international transcripts be formally evaluated by an independent evaluation service.
International Applicants
D'Youville requires that all international university and secondary school transcripts require an evaluation by an accredited transcript evaluation service. This evaluation determines the academic equivalency to U.S. educational standards. All applicants—first time in college, transfer and graduate students—must submit a 'course-by-course' evaluation (or equivalent).
Canadians & International School Graduates
If you are graduating from a secondary school in the United States or Canada, or an accredited international school that grants U.S. diplomas, you are not required to have your transcripts evaluated. Please check with the International Admissions Office for details.
APPROVED TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION AGENCIES
If you are an international student and would like to apply to D'Youville University, please have your official transcript reviewed by one of the approved agencies below.
- SpanTran (recommended)
- A2Z Evaluations, LLC
- Academic Evaluation Services, Inc.
- Center for Applied Research, Evaluation and Education, Inc.
- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (recommended for nursing and health-related applicants)
- Education Credential Evaluators (recommended for pharmacy and pre-pharmacy applicants)
- Educational Perspectives
- Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc.
- Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc.
- Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy (recommended for physical therapy graduate applicants)
- Foundation for International Services, Inc.
- Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- Globe Language Services
- Institute of Foreign Credential Services, Inc.
- International Academic Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.
- International Education Evaluations, Inc.
- International Education Research Foundation, Inc.
- Josef Silny and Associates
- Transcript Research
- World Education Services
Undergraduate Students
Once accepted, a non-refundable reservation deposit of $250 must be paid in U.S.
Graduate Students
Once accepted, a non-refundable reservation deposit of $300 in US funds must be submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office. This deposit will be applied to the first semester's tuition.
More information can be found on the admitted student page.
All Canadian citizens and permanent residents must obtain a Federal Form I-20. Your I-20 form will be issued after submitting your tuition deposit, the international student financial forms and supporting bank documentation. Instructions will be given with your I-20 on how to process it at the border. If you're a permanent resident of Canada, you'll need to make an appointment at a U.S. consulate in order to obtain a student visa.
Note: Canadian students may attend school in the US on a part-time basis but may not live in the United States.