Lake Superior College

Policy: Chapter 3 - 3.4.1 International Student Admissions

International Students
International applicants (new or transfer) who are not permanent residents or citizens of the United States may be considered for admission after submitting the following:
1. Completed Lake Superior College application
2. Non-refundable $20 application fee
3. High school transcript (must be equivalent to a United States high school transcript)
4. Proof of high school graduation must be provided
5. Proof of English proficiency (testing is required for all applicants whose native language is not English). Acceptable documentation of English proficiency includes:
a. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 500 or more
b. Michigan Test score of 75 or more
c. English Language Services (ELS) Language Center (such as Hamline University) recommendation range of 17-20
d. English Program for International Students at the University of Minnesota recommendation: "exempt from further ESL - ready for full-time academic load"
6. Affidavit of Financial Support Form
7. F-1 visa issued by the U.S. Consulate or Immigration and Naturalization Service
8. All international students and visiting scholars engaged in educational activities are required to purchase the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities international student accident and illness insurance plan, unless they can provide written verification that their government or sponsoring agency accepts full responsibility for any medical claims that may occur.

Note: Health insurance must be maintained while attending Lake Superior College.
International students must maintain a 12-credit load each semester.

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