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The World Comes to Cheyney

At Cheyney, we welcome students from around the world, and recognize that the dynamic diversity they bring to our campus benefits every member of our community. That’s why we make it simple for international students to apply for admission.

Application Requirements

  1. Completed admissions application.
  2. Official high school and/or college transcripts.
    • If required, transcripts must be evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency.

Foreign Credential Evaluation

  • Applicants are responsible for all evaluation and translation fees.
  • Evaluations must be completed by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
  • A course-by-course evaluation is required to compare your academic record to the U.S. or Canadian education system.

Steps to Complete Evaluation:

  1. Select an agency from the list of NACES Members.
  2. Request a course-by-course evaluation.
  3. Ensure that Cheyney University is listed as a recipient, so we receive the official copy.

 English Proficiency Requirement

(Required only for applicants from non-English-speaking countries)

Submit one of the following:

  • TOEFL iBT: 79 or higher
  • IELTS: 6.0 or higher
  • ACT English Section: 21 or higher
  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing: 500 or higher

Financial Documentation

  1. Submit a notarized bank statement showing sufficient funds to support your education.
    • The minimum amount required is $30,762 (subject to change – confirm with the Admissions Office).
  2. Submit an Affidavit of Support (financial guarantee).
  3. Both documents must be included with your application.

Issuing the I-20

  1. Pay the Advance Registration Deposit before the I-20 can be issued.
  2. I-20s are issued only after all required documents and payments are received.
  3. I-20s are sent directly to the applicant or to the permanent home address listed on the application. They are not released to third parties.
  4. Present the original I-20 and your official acceptance letter to the U.S. Embassy to request an F-1 Student Visa.

SEVIS I-901 Fee

    1. After receiving your I-20, pay the $350 SEVIS I-901 fee directly to the Department of Homeland Security.
    2. The fee must be paid before your embassy appointment. Failure to pay may result in denial of F-1 status.
    3. Visitor visas are not accepted for enrollment at Cheyney University.