Lawrence University, USA 2023-24 Admissions: Application Deadlines, Admission Process & Entry Requirements

Lawrence University International Student Admissions

Lawrence University only accepts undergraduate students for admission. A GPA of 3.5 or above is recommended for international students planning to apply at this university.

Application portal- Common Application and Lawrence Application.
Application fee- No Fee

The documents required for admissions are as follows:

• Secondary and higher secondary school reports
• Letter of Recommendation by an academic teacher in Mathematics, Science, English or Social Sciences
• Secondary school transcripts
• Scores of standardized exams to study in USA (ACT/SAT scores)
• Scanned copy of Passport
• Certificate of Finance form
• Health insurance (compulsory for all international applicants0
• Medical records must be stating the physical condition of the student, including any disabilities)

English Proficiency Requirements

English proficiency test scores are mandatory for international students if they wish to enrol at Lawrence University. SAT, TOEFL, ACT, IELTS and Duolingo test scores are accepted. The institute’s code for SAT and TOEFL is 1398. For ACT, the code is 4596. The minimum score requirements are:

Visa process for international students

International students who wish to study in the USA need to apply for a student visa. Usually, after accepting applications, universities issue an i-20 form required to obtain a student visa. To generate an i-20 form from Lawrence University, the following documents are required:

• Official financial records (within the last six months) showing proof of adequate funds. A financial statement can be in the form of bank statements, retirement plans (e.g., an IRA) or salary slips of sponsors.
• Sponsor’s Affidavit of Financial Support. All sponsors will be required to sign a sponsor’s affidavit of financial support and provide financial statements.
• Official passport copy.

Once Lawrence University issues the i-20 form, students are required to file an F-1 or J-1 student visa application and pay the SEVIS fee which is 350 USD. To pay the SEVIS fee, a student should provide a passport, i-20 form and credit or debit card.

Students should then fill up the I-901 and pay the fee before contacting the US Embassy/Consulate for a VISA appointment. The documents required to apply for an F-1 student visa are as follows:

• A valid passport that is active approximately 6 months beyond the student’s stay in the US
• Acceptance letter from Lawrence University and i-20 form.
• Complete DS-160 form confirmation and non-immigrant visa application.
• Form i-20.
• Photograph in the requested format and number.
• Academic transcripts including degrees or diplomas from all the institutions formerly attended.
• IELTS/TOEFL scores as proof of proficiency in English
• Visa application form and fees.
• Evidence of financial support through bank statements or sponsorship letters from a sponsor.
• Scholarship letter (if applicable)
• J-1 students will require a current employment verification letter.
• Air ticket indicating the student’s departure from the US once the course is completed.

After the documents have been scrutinized and verified, Students will be required to appear in an interview. Upon clearing the interview, the student will get a stamp issued on the passport which will act as a visa to study in the US.