International Admission Checklist - Freshmen

Below you will find a complete list of requirements for international freshman applicants. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Orr. You can reach Elizabeth at eorr@pugetsound.edu or 1+ 253.879.3985.

• Common Application: Complete the Common Application for Freshmen, including the essay and $50 application fee (U.S. funds), and submit your application online by the priority deadline.
• Supplement: Complete the Puget Sound Freshman Supplement. Submit via Common Application or download here.
• School Report: The School Report gives us information about your school, your curriculum, and your performance. Complete your portion of this form and give to your school counselor or other administrator. Submit via Common Application or download here.
• Teacher Evaluation: The Teacher Evaluation form should be completed and sent to Puget Sound by a teacher at your current school. Complete your portion of this form and give to your teacher. Submit via Common Application or download here.
• Transcripts: Arrange to have official transcripts of all work completed on the high school and/or college level forwarded directly from the institution(s) attended to the Puget Sound Office of Admission. Students sitting for school certificates should request the Examination Board of Council to forward results directly to the university. We are unable to take action on copies of transcripts or certificates issued to the applicant. Transcripts must be in English.
• Standardized Tests:
  • ACT or SAT: Submit official scores from the ACT or the SAT. Learn more about required exams here.
  • TOEFL or IELTS: English proficiency must be established by submitting the official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum score of 90 on the TOEFL ibt or 6.5 on the IELTS is recommended.
    • International students do not need to submit TOEFL of IELTS scores if:
      
      • The applicant has been attending a high school in the United States where English is the language of instruction for at least 2 years. If you believe you qualify for this exemption please email eorr@pugetsound.edu explaining your situation.
      • The applicant has been attending a high school outside of the United States where English is the language of instruction for at least 4 years. If you believe you qualify for this exemption please email eorr@pugetsound.edu explaining your situation.
      • The applicant is a citizen of Australia, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Singapore, or the United Kingdom.
• International Student Financial Statement: All international applicants (including Canadian applicants) must submit the College Board's International Student Certification of Finances and can choose to fill out the College Board's CSS/PROFILE (International Student Financial Aid Application) as well.  You can complete the PDFs linked below and submit them to the Office of Admission by email to admission@pugetsound.edu or fax at 253.879.3993.
  • Certification of Finances & Financial Aid Application

Important Admission Dates