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Each year our staff travels to more than 25 countries on five continents to share information about the exiting opportunities at Marymount College. We value the unique experiences these students, like you, bring to our campus. Our current students come from more than forty nations, and make up approximately 12 percent of our student population.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please contact us at any time:
Phone: +1 (310) 303-7311
Email: admission@marymountpv.edu
Skype: Sarah.Wambe
Who qualifies as an international student?
You are considered an international student if you meet either of the following criteria:
- You are currently being educated outside of the United States
- You are a citizen (passport holder) of a country other than the United States
International Admission Requirements
1. Marymount College Application
Complete and submit the online application and include the non-refundable $40.00 application fee. Please write your name as it appears on your passport. This will be the name printed on your form I-20.
All international students must also provide a permanent foreign address, that is not a P.O. Box, even if your current mailing address is in the United States.
2. Official Transcripts
- Submit an official copy of transcripts in English (or with certified English translation) from all secondary schools attended.
- Submit official transcripts showing yearly work in detail. If you have completed any courses at the college or university level, those documents must be included.
- Submit official documents verifying the award of all secondary school diplomas and/or academic certificates with the title and date conferred.
- If your school cannot provide an official document, please provide photocopies that are notarized as true copies of the original document.
- All documents submitted for admission become property of Marymount College and will not be returned.
Supporting documents should be sent to:
Office of Admission
Marymount College
30800 Palos Verdes Drive East
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
USA
3. English Language Proficiency Requirements
English language proficiency is not required for admission into Marymount College. Submission of test scores may qualify a student for placement into college level English. Unofficial copies of test scores will be accepted.
The scores necessary to place into college-level English are as follows:
TOEFL*: Minimum score of 61 (internet-based test)
*Marymount’s institution code is: 4515.
IELTS*: Minimum band of 6
*No institutional code is needed
All new students are required to take an English placement examination by the College during International Student Orientation (unless exempt by qualifying SAT/ACT scores) to determine placement into English classes. Submission of TOEFL/IELTS scores may ensure placement into college-offered English courses. If English is not a primary language, and required proficiency for regular college subjects has not been met, students may be placed in the Intensive English Program offered through FLS International.
4. Statement of Financial Support
All international applicants requiring F-1 Student Status must complete a Confidential Statement of Financial Support form before an I-20 can be issued. A letter or statement from bank official may replace the required bank verification form.
The current estimated cost of attendance is $45,500 (this includes tuition, living expenses, insurance, books, supplies, and personal expenses).
5. Optional Documents Considered
- An academic letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor or advisor. Applicants not currently enrolled in studies may submit an employer or personal reference.
- Personal statement, essay, or writing samples.
- Standardized testing results from the following: SAT, and/or ACT
- Interviews may be requested of some candidates
International Baccalaureate (IB) Policy
The college will award six units of elective credit for International Baccalaureate (IB) work to students who have successfully passed individual higher level examinations with scores of 4 of higher.
An official IB diploma is required before enrollment in the College. The decision to grant credit will be made by the Registrar’s Office in consultation with the appropriate department chairperson.
IB students are still required to sit for Marymount College placement exams.
Marymount College’s awarding of credit for AP, IB or CLEP does not guarantee transfer of these courses to other institutions.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Marymount College offers a non-credit intensive English program through partnership with FLS International.
The FLS program teaches students English through listening, speaking and doing. Courses are designed to meet the needs of students at every level of proficiency. Students completing FLS Level 7 will be able to enter a Marymount College degree program as fully-matriculated students, provided they meet the academic qualifications for admission.
Student not able to submit scores prior to enrollment may be asked to take both the Marymount College and FLS placement test to determine enrollment into the appropriate program.
Financial Aid
The amount of financial aid for which qualified applicants may be eligible to receive 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 from, the FAFSA (Marymount’s school code is 010474).
International Students can qualify for merit, athletic and fine art scholarships. For more information please visit our scholarships page.
Office of International Study
The Office of International Study serves the special needs of international students on the Marymount College campus. The office acts primarily as a source of information and assistance with the goal of helping to make the international student experience at Marymount College as productive and meaningful as possible.
The Office of International Study Provides the following services:
- Issuance of required immigration documents, following the initial Form I-20 issued by the Office of Admission
- Student tracking and reporting as required by SEVP and Department of State
- Fall & Spring Orientation Programs
- Assistance with financial and personal matters
- Assistance with health insurance, internships, on-campus employment, tax and immigration matters
- Certificates of enrollment and official letters for foreign administration offices
- Information on social and cultural events; and liaison with campus and community programs
Additional Resources:
EducationUSA centers are the U.S. State Department’s network of over 400 advising centers in 170 countries designed to assist local students find the appropriate college or university in the United States.
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