Below you will find a complete list of requirements for international first-year applicants. If you have any questions, please contact admission@pugetsound.edu or 1+ 253.879.3211.
Complete the Common Application, including the essay and $65 (US) application fee, and submit your application online by the appropriate deadline.
Students applying Early Decision must also review and sign the terms of the agreement. You can submit the agreement electronically through the Common Application Member Questions section or print out a PDF version and mail or fax a copy to our office.
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.
Please also arrange to have official transcripts of all work completed at the high school and/or college level forwarded directly from the institution(s) attended to the Puget Sound Office of Admission. Your high school counselor can submit your transcript with the School Report section of the Common Application. Students sitting for school certificates should request the Examination Board of Council to forward results directly to the university. Transcripts must be translated in English.
We request one recommendation from a counselor or advisor at your current school and one from a teacher at your current school. The Counselor Evaluation and Teacher Evaluation forms should be completed and sent to Puget Sound by the recommender. If you do not have a counselor at your school, please have another school official such as a headmaster, principal, or advisor submit the evaluation on your behalf. Complete your portion of this form and give to your teacher. Submit electronically in the School Forms section of the Common Application.
Puget Sound strongly recommends, but does not require, an interview through InitialView or Vericant. An unscripted interview allows you to discuss your unique education and personal background, helping us to get to know you better. InitialView and Vericant will conduct the interview and record the conversation so that it can be reviewed by our office. Alumni and admission officers may be also available to conduct interviews in-person or via Skype. Please contact admission@pugetsound.edu to find out more.
While not a required part of the application, all accepted international students (including Canadian students) must submit the College Board's International Student Certification of Finances if they plan to enroll. You can complete the PDF and submit it to the Office of Admission by email to admission@pugetsound.edu or fax at +1.253.879.3993.
Important Admission Date | Application SUBMITTED by | Notification |
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Early Decision Admission | Nov 1 | December |
Early Action Admission | Nov 1 | February |
Regular Decision Admission | Jan 15 | Begins Mar 15 |
Merit scholarships are available for international students. No additional application is required. Students are automatically considered for these scholarships, ranging up to $30,000 (USD), when they apply to Puget Sound.
International students can also apply for Puget Sound's full ride Lillis and Matelich Scholarships.
We do not offer need-based financial aid to students with non-immigrant visas.