St. John Fisher College

New York

St. John Fisher College is an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education. Guided since its inception by the educational philosophy of the Congregation of St. Basil, the College emphasizes liberal learning both for students in traditional academic disciplines and for those in more directly career-oriented fields. In keeping with the openness that is characteristic of its Basilian heritage, Fisher welcomes qualified students, faculty and staff regardless of religious or cultural background.

As an institution of higher learning, we engage our students in the quest for knowledge and truth, believing that such engagement will equip them to make sound judgments as individuals, family members, and citizens. We provide individual guidance to students as they strive for academic excellence and develop values that will guide them in meaningful and productive lives. Our dual emphasis on intellectual and personal growth derives from our belief that learning is valuable for its own sake, for the sake of those who learn, and for the sake of society as a whole.

International Students

St. John Fisher College welcomes applications from qualified international students for study. All applicants must submit a fully-completed application and certified copies of any required documents.
Applicants for Undergraduate Study must submit the following:

• St. John Fisher College's Application for Admission (apply online). The application must be signed and dated and all required information must accompany the application when it is submitted.
• Our application can also be downloaded in PDF Format.
• A non-refundable application fee of US $25 payable to St. John Fisher College.
• Original or notarized copies of academic records from all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college/university) schools attended. Transcripts must be submitted in English, or must be accompanied by certified English translations. Transfer students should also submit certified translations of course descriptions.
• Results of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if a student's first language is not English. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 550 for undergraduate study.

Once the items above have been received, an admissions decision can be made.

Additional items required for Accepted International Applicants:

• Accepted international applicants must submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit of US $550 payable to St. John Fisher College.
• Accepted international applicants must complete and submit documents certifying availability of adequate financial resources. These documents, which verify all available funds, may be one of the following:
        1. Certified Bank Statement with official signature/seal
        2. An office copy of the Sponsoring Agency's Guarantee (for agency-sponsored applicants).

Applicants for Graduate International Study must submit the following:

• St. John Fisher College's Application for Admission. (viewable and downloadable in .pdf format) The application must be signed and dated and all required information must accompany the application when it is submitted.
• A non-refundable application fee of US $30 payable to St. John Fisher College. In addition to the application fee, students with transcripts from international universities will be charged a $60 transcript evaluation fee.
• A non-refundable US $60 transcript evaluation fee payable to St. John Fisher College.
• Original or notarized copies of academic records from all post-secondary (college/university) schools attended. Transcripts must be submitted in English, or must be accompanied by certified English translations. Transfer students should also submit certified translations of course descriptions.
• Results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if a student's first language is not English. The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 575 for graduate study.
• Required test scores for specific Graduate Programs (GRE or GMAT)
• Submission of Personal Goals Statement
• Two letters of recommendation

Once the items above have been received, an admissions decision can be made.

Additional items required for Accepted International Applicants:

• Accepted international applicants must submit a non-refundable enrollment deposit of US $500 payable to St. John Fisher College.
• Accepted international applicants must complete and submit documents certifying availability of adequate financial resources. These documents, which verify all available funds, may be one of the following:
        1. Certified Bank Statement with official signature/seal
        2. An office copy of the Sponsoring Agency's Guarantee (for agency-sponsored applicants).

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