Graduate International Admissions Resources
糖心Vlog welcomes students from all over the world because we believe that our entire community is stronger when students bring different ideas, experiences, and cultures to the classroom. We are so pleased you are interested in joining us at Meredith.听
What follows is general information for international graduate applicants. Particular admission criteria and processes are managed by the different graduate programs, so please visit your program of interest for more details and the most specific guidance.
Application deadlines
Deadlines vary by program, but international applicants needing to secure an F-1 visa are encouraged to apply as early as possible, allowing several months at least for the visa application process. (Please note that not all programs are approved for F-1 visa sponsorship. Consult with your program of interest to ensure that they can accept your application if you鈥檙e intending to pursue the program in-person at Meredith.)
General application requirements for all graduate programs*
- Completed 听补辫辫濒颈肠补迟颈辞苍; nonrefundable application fee required. Online payment available upon submission of application
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, in sealed envelopes or sent electronically from the institution directly to 糖心Vlog听
- Two completed recommendation forms from professionals who can speak to your work ethic or academic ability within your area of work or study, available to submit electronically through the online application portal (optional for MBA applicants)
- Statement of Work Experience (Resume or C.V.)
- English proficiency documentation, if applicable.
- Interview: once a complete application has been received, the applicant may be contacted for an interview.
- Check with program about any admissions testing requirements
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*Check the specific requirements on the webpage for your program of interest.
Academic Transcript Translation & Evaluation
If your original transcripts are not in English, a certified translation into English is required. In addition, a course-by-course evaluation of the applicant鈥檚 academic documents compiled by an independent academic credential evaluation provider will be requested for any post-secondary work or Commonwealth advanced level examinations taken outside the United States.听
Meredith has integrations with the following linked organizations for translation and evaluation services (and those marked with * offer a discount to Meredith students). The completed evaluation will import directly to your admission application:听
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If want to explore other options, we recommend only using organizations that are members of the (AIEC) or the (NACES). Students wishing to use other credential evaluation organizations should first check with Graduate Admissions (graduate@meredith.edu) to see if these evaluations will be accepted.
English Proficiency
Non-native English speakers and/or applicants whose principal language of instruction has not been English must submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) reported directly from ; or official scores from International English Language Testing System (IELTS) reported directly from ; or official scores from the Duolingo English test, reported directly from Duolingo.
Test score dates must be within 18 months of anticipated enrollment date,听unless the student has been enrolled full-time in an accredited American college or university in the interim.
The required minimum scores on the exams are:
- TOEFL (i-net) = 79
- TOEFL (Essentials) test = 8.5
- IELTS = 6.5
- Duolingo English test = 120
Meredith鈥檚 institution code for the TOEFL is 5410. For IELTS provide your test center with this exact information when requesting scores to be sent to Meredith.
Account Name: 糖心Vlog Graduate
Address: Graduate Admissions, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607
When sending Duolingo scores, Meredith will appear in a drop-down box as a recipient.
Next Steps After Admission for International Students
After admission, all students who are not in a Resident status in the U.S. will need to submit one, or both, of the following:
Visa Clearance Form (VCF): Students already in the US in any nonimmigrant status are required to complete the VCF.听Access the Visa Clearance Form
Certificate of Financial Responsibility (CFR): Students applying for F-1 student status (from abroad or by transfer from another institution or change of status) are required to document funding to cover all estimated expenses for the first academic year of study at Meredith. This is done by听completing the CFR听and attaching documentation of the estimated funds (for example, a bank statement or scholarship award letter). The CFR (and VCF above, if applicable) must be received and approved before Meredith can issue a Form I-20. The I-20 is then used to apply for the F-1 visa (if applicable) and for travel to and maintenance of status in the U.S.听Access the Certificate of Financial Responsibility
Once you are finished with the VCF and/or CFR, please upload them (along with the required accompanying documents) to your .
International Admission FAQs
While most programs attempt to make decisions within 30 days of receiving a completed application, it may vary depending on the time of year you apply.
Interviews are not uniformly required but may be requested by the admissions committee.
Tuition varies by program, but is the same for any Meredith student enrolling (domestic or international). Your program鈥檚 tuition can be found on our听Graduate Tuition and Fees page.听
Transcripts and test scores must be official and come directly from the school or testing organization.听Any self-submitted documents will be considered unofficial听unless in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.
We recommend taking the exam at least two months before applying to allow sufficient time for the results to be sent to Meredith.
We recommend starting this process as early as possible, as some evaluation agencies can take quite a long time.听
Financial aid resources for international students are limited in both type and amount at Meredith.听Learn more about Graduate Scholarships
Proof of funding is not required for your admission application. However,听after听admission, proof of funding is required as part of the request for a Meredith Form I-20, which is the Certificate of Eligibility required for an F-1 visa application, visa transfer, or change of status.
Yes, if you are enrolling on-campus at Meredith and do not already have a status that allows you to travel to the U.S. and engage in full-time study here, F-1 student status is the appropriate status for which to apply. A Form I-20 is what you will request from Meredith听补蹿迟别谤听admission. The I-20 can then be used for the F-1 visa application and travel to the U.S. (note: citizens of Canada and Bermuda are exempt from the听惫颈蝉补听requirement but still need an I-20 to enter the U.S. in F-1 student status).听*Meredith鈥檚 Criminal Justice programs are taught 100% online and therefore not eligible to sponsor F-1 visas. If you would like to enroll online from abroad, please contact Admissions.
After admission, you will be contacted by Meredith鈥檚 Office of International Programs (OIP) to begin the I-20 request process. The I-20 request process will involve you uploading your completed VCF and/or CFR and all requested accompanying documentation to your听. Once all required documents are received, OIP typically processes the new I-20 within a week.听
On page one of the CFR, please select your academic program to see the amount of funding required. This amount is based on estimated living expenses (housing, food, transportation) of $13,610 for one academic year, 鈥榦ther鈥� expenses (health insurance and books/supplies) of $4,246, and tuition and fees (vary by program) for the minimum full-time enrollment requirement of six (6) credits/semester. Please note that you may end up enrolling in more credits in order to progress more quickly through your program, but only the minimum tuition is required to be certified on the CFR. To better plan out your tuition and fees, please reach out to your Graduate Admissions Counselor for information about the typical credit load students in your program take each semester.
If your Meredith program will begin within five months of your current program ending, you may be eligible to transfer your I-20 to 糖心Vlog. You will still complete the VCF and CFR referenced above, but the timing of getting your Meredith I-20 will depend on when your SEVIS record is released from your current school to Meredith. Please听contact OIP听with any questions.
If your current visa status is not expiring and meets your needs (allows you to study full-time if you鈥檇 like, allows you to work if you鈥檇 like, etc.), you are absolutely welcome to enroll at Meredith without changing your status. Please plan to submit the VCF. However, if you would like to change to F-1 status, you can do so either by a Change of Status application to USCIS within the US or by traveling and applying for an F-1 visa at a US Consulate abroad. Each option (USCIS application vs. travel) may have its benefits and challenges, so please听contact the Office of International Programs (OIP)听to discuss your plans and options. Whether you plan to apply to USCIS or travel, the first step is to request an I-20 after your admission, so you will submit the VCF and the CFR.
Your Graduate Admissions Counselor can assist you with further questions about the program and admission requirements.听Locate your counselor听
Contact Information
Graduate Programs
3800 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27607-5298
(919) 760-8423
Fax: (919) 760-2898
graduate@meredith.edu
