国际学生 Frequently Asked Questions

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What are SPU’s most popular majors?

Find SPU’s 10 most popular majors listed on the SPU的事实 页面. On that 页面 你’ll also find information about average class size, 学术项目数量, 种族多样性, 和更多的.

How many international students attend SPU?

SPU has a sm所有 but active international population — currently approximately about 180 undergraduate students 和 60 graduate students. Our international students represent about 45 different countries.

我不是基督徒. Would SPU still be a 好 choice for me?

SPU does not require that students be Christian. Students of 所有 faith backgrounds (和 no faith background) are welcome here! 然而, we want to be sure that 你 are aware that this is a Christian university, 和 that is a central part of who we are as a community.

Your t每一个ers are likely to approach their disciplines within a Christian framework 和 from a Christian perspective, 和 it is important that 你 are comfortable with that 和 with living within a Christian environment. 

There is certainly not any expectation that 你 become Christian 你rself — 你 are absolutely welcome here as a person of another faith, 或者没有特别的信仰.

But we will ask 你 to take up to three Foundations classes in Christianity during 你r time at SPU 和 to be prepared to have open discussions about questions 和 issues of faith, both in 和 outside the classroom.

应用ing for Admission as an International Student

Can I begin at Seattle Pacific during any academic quarter?

International applicants are welcome to apply for admission to begin at SPU in Autumn, 冬天, 或春季学期. We do not admit new international students in the summer. 

怎样写一篇好文章?

Your essay will help the Admissions Committee better underst和 你. Your essay should be well-written, 300字及以上, 和 will inform the committee of the experiences 你 have had 和 what 你 hope to accomplish at 好的赌博软件推荐 和 beyond.

It is important that the essays be written by , without editing assistance from others. We do not expect non-native speakers’ writing to be “perfect” 和 free of grammatical errors. But we do encourage 你 to proof read 你r essay 和 submit the best example of 你r writing.  

What do 你 consider when 你 read my application for admission?

  • We look at 你r GPA 和 test scores, 和 then we consider the kind of classes 你 took; if 你r grades are improving, 下降, 或者是一致的.
  • We read any recommendation letters (not required) that 你 may have chosen to submit.
  • 赌博十大靠谱软件观察你的活动 to see what 你 are doing with 你r time.
  • We consider how 你 will “fit” at SPU (i.e., why 你 are interested in joining this community, 和 what unique gifts 你 will bring).

All this information gives us a picture of who 你 are as a unique individual, 和 whether 你 are prepared for 好的赌博软件推荐. Be sure to fill out the application completely. Answer every question, 和 give us as much information as possible about 你rself. 现在不是害羞的时候. 这是可以的——事实上,它是 — to brag about 你rself 和 你r accomplishments!

When will I receive an admission decision?

  • If 你 are a first year applicant 和 complete 你r file by the Early Action deadline (November 1), 你 should hear in January.
  • If 你 apply for regular admission, 你可能会在3月份听到这个消息.
  • If 你 are a transfer applicant, 你 can expect to hear from us within four weeks of completing 你r application.

If 你 have any questions about 你r application, feel free to contact 本科招生 或者是 international admissions counselor 直接.

我应该参加面试吗?

If there are unique circumstances in 你r background that are not evident in 你r application, an interview can be a 好 way to bring them to our attention. If 你 live far away 和 cannot visit campus, 你 can schedule an interview over Zoom with 你r admissions counselor.

What if I am denied admission to SPU?

拒绝学生很难. But we want the best for every student 和 that sometimes means saying no. Some students who have been denied admission re所有y still want to be at SPU, 和 we recommend that they complete a minimum of 30 transferable college-level quarter credits at another school 和 then contact us to have us re-evaluate their application. Other students attend another school on their list 和 graduate from that school. In either case, we hope that 你 stay motivated to complete a university degree.

Should I take the SAT 或者是 ACT?

国际学生 are not required to submit scores from the SAT or ACT.  然而, 一年级申请者, particularly native English speakers, are encouraged to submit SAT/ACT scores, as they can enhance their application. 

If 你 choose to take one of these achievement tests, we recommend that 你 sit f或者是 test at least two times (two SATs, 两个行为, 或两者之一).  We will consider only 你r top score.

I am a native speaker of English. Do I still need to send an English proficiency test score?

No. Native English speakers do not need to show English proficiency. SPU considers an international student to be a “native English speaker” if both their primary 和 secondary education took place in Australia, 加拿大(魁北克除外), 英国, 爱尔兰, 新西兰, 或者是美国.S. (波多黎各除外).

SPU does not require international students to submit SAT or ACT test scores. 然而, 一年级申请者 who are native English speakers are strongly encouraged to take the SAT or ACT 和 submit official scores, as these scores provide us with additional evidence of 你r academic ability 和 achievement.

Do I need to show English proficiency?

Yes, if English is not 你r first language. For complete information about proficiency requirements, read the international student application process.

Can I still be considered for admission if I do not meet the English proficiency requirement?

We cannot consider 你 for full admission to SPU if 你 do not meet our minimum English proficiency st和ards. We would be glad to consider 你 for conditional admission to the university, pending future satisfaction of this requirement. 然而, we cannot issue an I-20 to condition所有y admitted students.

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Are tuition costs higher for international students?

No. As a private comprehensive university, 好的赌博软件推荐 offers the same 学费利率 to in-state, out-of-state, 和 international students. 

Does SPU offer a “full ride” scholarship?

No. SPU does not offer any financial support that will cover 100% of a student's educational costs. Our merit Scholarships are generous 和 in some cases will cover a significant percentage of a student’s annual tuition. But we are not able to provide Scholarships that will provide full financial support.

Do I need to send financial documents as part of my application?

No. We do not require financial documentation as part of 你r application for admission. 然而, if 你 are offered admission to SPU, we will then ask for proof of 金融资源.

美国.S. Department of State requires that international students show evidence of sufficient funds to cover the estimated total cost of their educational 和 living expenses for one year. We cannot issue an I-20 until we have received that financial documentation.

What Scholarships are available for international students?

国际学生 are eligible for most of the merit Scholarships 在赌博十大靠谱软件的网站上.

There are no deadlines f或者是 majority of these Scholarships, as students do not need to submit a separate application for most of them (unless noted in the description of the scholarship). As long as 你 apply by the regular admission deadline, 你 will meet the deadline for scholarship consideration.

We consider 所有 admitted students f或者是se Scholarships at the time they are admitted to the University 和 award them to any students who fit the qualifications.

A few special Scholarships do require a separate application — the 美术Scholarships例如:.

There are a few Scholarships for which international students are not eligible, but those are Scholarships funded by state or federal money. In the descriptions of those types of Scholarships, it states that student recipients must be citizens or eligible permanent residents of the U.S. 待考虑.

Please note that SPU does not offer need-based financial aid to international students. We also do not offer Scholarships that will cover 100% of a student's tuition.

转学

I have taken English 101 at my college. Do I still need to send an English proficiency test score?

We will waive the English proficiency test score requirement for transfer applicants who fulfill 所有 下列标准之一:

  1. Have an over所有 transfer GPA of 3.0/“B”或更高;
  2. Have completed English composition I 二级,成绩3分.0/“B”或更高 每一个 类;
  3. Will have completed the AA degree or two years of college-level study prior to transferring.

We will also waive the test requirement for post-bac applicants who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a region所有y accredited/recognized college or university in the U.S., Canada, Australia, 新西兰, the United Kingdom, or 爱尔兰.


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