Who is an International Applicant?

International students are applicants who are not United States citizens or permanent resident aliens. Students who have attempted 12 or more credits at any post-secondary institution after high school graduation are considered transfer applicants.

When to Apply

Prospective international students can apply starting in June 2023 for the Spring or Fall 2024 semesters. The application is available online at esu.edu/apply.  Applicants should apply early so that information necessary for preparation of their non-immigrant student visa can be secured and processed.

Deadline for Applying

Application Requirements and Review Process

1. Completed International Student Undergraduate Application (online only) at esu.edu/apply.
2. $25 application fee paid online.  The application fee must be US currency only.
3. Completed Financial Support Statement with supporting documentation such as bank statements, employer sponsorship letter, or scholarship/fellowship/assistantship letter.
4. All secondary and post-secondary academic records, including official evaluations from an agency that is an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
5. All applicants, except those from countries where English is the official language, are required to furnish satisfactory evidence of English competency.  Most applicants to the University must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
6. In addition to meeting academic requirements for admission, students planning to attend ESU on an international student visa (F-1) or an exchange student visa (J-1) must also satisfy immigration, health and financial requirements.  
7. Completed "Promise to Provide Room and Board" form if anyone will be providing room and board for you while a student at ESU.
8. If you are already in the United States, you must send a copy of all printed sides of the current I-20 or DS-2020.

All application materials and supporting documents must be mailed to the Office of Admission, International Undergraduate Admission, 200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg PA 18301 USA by the established deadlines.

Academic Transcripts

Educational Credential Evaluations

International transcripts will require a course-by-course evaluation (post-secondary) or a document-by-document and GPA calculation evaluation (high school) by an approved third-party credential evaluation agency, National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

*All of the companies listed below are current members of NACES.  This is not a comprehensive list of all authorized evaluation companies.

English Proficiency

TOEFL: All non-native speakers of English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Education Testing Service (ETS). Scores should be sent directly from ETS. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer version), or 79 (internet-based) is required for admission to East Stroudsburg University. 

IELTS: Applicants may also take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test.  A minimum band score of 6.0 is required for admission to ESU.

Notification of Admission

• Applicants will receive communication throughout the admission process via the email address provided on the application.
• Applicants should keep their address updated with ESU and check their inbox and spam folders. Email any changes to admission@esu.edu with your full name and ID number (found on all communication).
• Admissions decisions are communicated in writing by email and/or applicants can also check their status online at apply.esu.edu/apply/status.
• For the Spring 2024 semester, applications will be reviewed beginning in November and applicants will be notified by December.  For the Fall 2024 semester, applications will be reviewed beginning in February and applicants will be notified by May.
• Those offered admission will be provided an application for Student (F-1) Visa Status [Form I-20:Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status] along with instructions regarding entry into the U.S., change of status (if necessary), and new student orientation (fall semester only).