International Admission Checklist

Below you will find a complete list of requirements for international first-year applicants. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Orr, International Admission Coordinator, at eorr@pugetsound.edu or 1+ 253.879.3985.

Common Application

Complete the Common Application, including the essay and $60 (US) application fee, and submit your application online by the appropriate deadline.

Member Questions and Writing Supplement

Please fill out these section completely. If you agree to fill out the optional application questions in this section then you will need to fill out the Writing Supplement. Your ability to access the Writing Supplement is triggered by your responses to the Member Questions. Complete these applications only if you are interested in applying for these programs.

Early Decision Agreement

Students applying Early Decision must 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.

School Report and Transcript

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.

Counselor and Teacher Evaluation

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.

Standardized Tests

• ACT or SAT: You have the option to submit either the ACT or SAT. SAT Subject Tests are not required.
• 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 85 on the TOEFL IBT or 6.5 on the IELTS is recommended.

Some international students are not required to submit the ACT or SAT and the TOEFL or IELTS scores. Learn more about applying test-optional. You qualify to apply test-optional if:

• You have 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 Elizabeth Orr, International Admission Coordinator explaining your situation.
• You have 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.
• You are a citizen of Australia, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Singapore or the United Kingdom.

Interviews

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 Elizabeth Orr at eorr@pugetsound.edu to find out more. 

International Student Financial Statement

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.

Special Programs

• Business Leadership Program (BLP): Students interested in joining the Business Leadership Program must submit BLP application materials by Jan. 15.
• Honors Program: Students interested in joining the Honors Program must submit Honors application materials by Jan. 15.
• Music: Students must audition, either in person or by recording, for acceptance to the major and/or for scholarship consideration. To audition, complete the audition application found on the Puget Sound Member Questions by Dec. 15. Note: The Arts Supplement to the Common Application is not accepted.

Important Admission Dates