First-Year International Applicants

First-year International applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for admission.

1. Application for Admission.


You will need to complete and submit an application for First-Year admission. The free application is available here. You may also download a paper copy.


2. Official secondary school transcripts.


You will need to submit an official copy of your secondary school transcripts and completion certificate. All transcripts must be translated into the English language.


3. Proof of English Proficiency (one of the following):


All international students must provide proof of English Proficiency by meeting one of the following qualifications.

 

A. Standardized Test Results

ACT English - 20

Duolingo English Test - 90

IELTS - 6.0

Pearson Test of English - 52

SAT Critical Reading - 500

TOEFL Paper Based - 520
Computer Based - 190
Internet Based - 70

 

B. Prior academic coursework which includes the successful completion of a US University/College English course that is equivalent to ENG 111 - Academic Writing.  English for non-native speakers does not meet this requirement.

 

C. Successful completion of an approved Intensive English Language Program.

 

D. Students who have a high school diploma or university/college degree from an accredited school from the following countries may qualify for waiver of the English language proficiency requirement:

Antigua

Australia

Bahamas

Barbados

Barbuda

English-Speaking Canada

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)

The Gambia

Ghana

Grenada

Ireland

Jamaica

Kenya

Lesotho

Liberia

New Zealand

Nigeria

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Sierra Leone

Tanzania

Uganda

UK

Zambia

 

Optional:

1. Essay
2. Recommendation Letter


Documents can be mailed to:


McKendree University
Office of Admission
701 College Road
Lebanon, IL 62254, USA


You can also send information electronically to inquiry@mckendree.edu.

 

 

 

Contact International Admission

 

Photo of Madeline KuperMadeline Kuper

International Admission Counselor

(618) 537-6400 or +1-618-537-6400

mgkuper@mckendree.edu

 

 


 


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