International Students

Each year our staff travels to more than 25 countries on five continents to share information about the exciting opportunities at Marymount. We value the unique experiences these students like yourself bring to our campus and the special contributions you can make. Approximately 18 percent of our students come to Marymount from more than forty nations. We welcome your application and look forward to working with you in the admission process.

Click here to learn how to apply, Form I-20, SEVIS and more.

Who qualifies as an international student?

At Marymount, you are considered an international student if:
a. You are currently being educated outside of the United States; or
b. You are a citizen (passport holder) of a country other than the United States.
If either of the above is true, then you should fill out and return the International Student Application.

When are applications due?

We accept applications on a rolling basis. This means we do not have an application deadline but instead make a decision when an application file becomes complete. We encourage you to apply early because international student applications normally require additional processing time.
Once your application is complete, your file will be reviewed by the Admission Committee and you will be notified of the Committee’s decision, usually within four weeks.

Where should I send my application?

Applications and all supporting credentials should be sent to:
Office of Admission
Marymount College
30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275-6299
USA

Financial Aid

The amount of financial aid for which qualified applicants may be eligible depends upon their immigration status. U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders are eligible to apply for U.S. federally subsidized aid by completing the required application form, the FAFSA, available from the Office of Financial Aid. This type of aid may include loans, grants, or college work-study. The average aid package is $13,500.
Non-U.S. citizens may apply for an International Student Scholarship, a small partial tuition award given to qualified applicants who have demonstrated need. The funds available for this award are fully subsidized by the College and are limited in number. The average award is $6,000.
Due to the small amount of funds available, each non-U.S. citizen must be able to finance a substantial percentage of the educational expenses, verified on their Confidential Financial Statement. Applications for the International Student Scholarship may be obtained from the Office of Financial Aid.

The I-20 Form and Your (F-1) Student Visa

If you are not a U.S. citizen or do not have a Green Card (U.S. resident alien registration number), you will need to obtain an F-1 Student Visa in order to study in the United States.

The I-20 Form is issued by the College to all admitted students once they have demonstrated their ability to finance their education. The Confidential Financial Statement, contained in this packet, must be properly endorsed by your bank with the official bank seal or stamp, and submitted to the Office of Admission before we can issue your I-20 Form.

If you are already studying in the United States on an F-1 Student Visa, you must also fill out an International Student Transfer Form, available from the Office of Admission.

Once the required forms have been received, we will issue your I-20 Form with instructions on how to apply for your F-1 Student Visa.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

All new students are required to take an English placement examination administered by the College during International Student Orientation. Your examination scores will determine appropriate placement in your English classes. If English is not a primary language, and you do not have the required proficiency for regular college subjects, you may be placed in the ESL Program. The ESL Program offers beginning to advanced level instruction in English grammar, writing, reading and conversation. ESL students begin their studies in intensive English and may also take one additional undergraduate subject (math, visual arts, computer science), depending upon language ability. The ESL Program is fully integrated into the College’s academic degree program and classes apply toward graduation requirements. Successful performance in the ESL Program ensures a smooth transition into a full-time schedule of regular undergraduate subjects.

Advanced Placement and Credit

The academic rigor of programs such as the International Baccalaureate, the College Board AP Program, and certain national curricula is recognized at Marymount College.
We appreciate that such programs require significant dedication and tenacity for successful completion and have, therefore, established policies for the award of advanced placement and credit. The College will award credit to students having successfully passed the individual higher level examinations of the IB program with scores of 4 or higher. Students with full diplomas will be evaluated on an individual basis. AP examination credit is generally awarded for scores of 3 or higher, however, higher scores may be required to earn credit for certain subjects.
Advanced standing and/or credit will be considered for applicants who have successfully completed any of the following national curricula: British Advanced Level Examinations, French Baccalaureate, German Abitur, Italian Maturita, and Swiss Maturite.
For further details, please consult the College Bulletin or the Office
of Admission.