Admission Application Process

International students may apply for admission. To determine eligibility for admission, the following items must be submitted:

• A completed Ottawa University undergraduate application for admission.
• A $25 application fee.
• Attested or official transcripts in English of all secondary schoolwork. A catalog or school bulletin describing courses taken and a grading scale used must accompany each transcript. Submit a copy of the secondary school diploma or certificate. Embassy-certified translations are normally accepted. However, Ottawa University may require applicants to use a specific translator or translation service.
• Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges must be submitted for evaluation. It is highly recommended that a course-by-course evaluation of all post-secondary work be made (at the student’s expense) by a credential evaluator approved by Ottawa University. College credit may be awarded based on the evaluation provided by the credential agency.
• Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). A minimum TOEFL score of 550 on the paper- based test, 213 on the computer-based test, or 79 on the internet-based test must be attained. To have ETS send your TOEFL score directly to Ottawa University, indicate 6547 in the institution code and 00 in the department code
• Submit the scores of standardized tests (i.e. SAT 1 or ACT). You will not be considered for Ottawa University scholarships without including scores from at least one of these tests.
• If transferring from an accredited institution that has issued you an I-20, please complete the International Student Transfer Clearance Form which may be requested through the Office of Admissions. Students transferring from accredited institutions in the United States must meet the following requirements to be considered for admission. Students who do not meet these requirements will be forwarded to the admission committee.