International Students
Welcome to Albion College
Albion College students welcome you to our vibrant and diverse community of learners!
As an international student at Albion, you’ll find supportive faculty, over one hundred clubs and organizations where you can build your community, and an active campus where you’ll feel you truly belong.
I was often asked if it was too difficult being far from home. Yes, there were times when I held back my tears, feeling homesick and guilty for not being there for my family when we had to say goodbye to our grandpa and uncle. Being far from home is hard but having fewer opportunities is also hard, so I had to choose my hard just like everyone else here. But it gets much easier with people who offered invaluable solace and support and who proved the sacrifice was more than worth it, transforming this campus into my beloved sanctuary.
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How to Apply
As an international student, there are two ways to apply for undergraduate admission:
Each option will list the additional materials required to complete your application for admission. You can upload documents online or submit them to the Admission Office by mail or email:
Albion College, 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224
[email protected]
The Admission Committee will review your file once they have received all of your documents.
All international applications submitted after May 1 will be processed as timely as possible. Some may be subject to deferment for the Spring semester, due to the immigration process to acquire F-1 status.
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Application Requirements
Albion students strive for excellence and while we base admission primarily on academic performance, we are eager to learn about your other passions and areas of interest. In addition to your application, as an international student, you’ll need to submit:
Application Fee
Our international student application fee is $25. This is a one-time nonrefundable fee. You are prompted to pay the application fee at the time you submit your application.
The application fee may not be refunded under any circumstance, including withdrawal of the application from admission consideration prior to receiving a decision. Applications will not be reviewed until we have received payment.
Academic Records
Academic Records must be official and sent directly by a school counselor, university academic records office or EducationUSA Advisor. Certified translations and original language documents are required if the originals are not in English. Find out more about submitting academic records.
Test-Optional
Albion College is test-optional and will forgo evaluating standardized college entrance exams (SAT and ACT) as part of the admission process. For students who do decide to submit test scores, the Office of Admission will consider your test score as part of the admission process.
- SAT and TOEFL – institutional code 1007
- ACT – institutional code 1956
- IELTS – must be mailed directly to us
Demonstration of English Proficiency
English proficiency is required of all students. Your SAT, ACT, TOEFL or IELTS test score may act as a demonstration of your English proficiency. Find out more about our English Proficiency policy.
Application Essay
This allows you to share with us in more detail anything that you think we should consider when looking at you holistically for admission. It also provides us with insight into how you write and think.
Letter of Recommendation
We’re excited to hear what those who know you best have to say about you as a good fit for Albion.
Residential Living Age Requirement
Students over the age of 23 are not required to live on campus. If you hope to live off campus please reach out to the Office of Community Living for more information.
International Transcript Evaluation
If you are transferring, we require a Course by Course evaluation from one of our partners so that our Registrar can evaluate your credentials for transfer credit. These evaluation services are accredited through NACES. Albion College will not accept evaluations from any other agency.
Albion College requires a Course by Course evaluation for any post-secondary coursework that has been completed outside the U.S. Please select this option from one of our partners below so that our Registrar can evaluate your credentials for transfer credit. Acceptable evaluations must also include a copy of the original transcripts. Make sure that all of the evaluations are sent directly from the evaluation agency to [email protected].
As part of our admission process, we may require a Transcript Evaluation called a General Report with GPA. If so, please select this option from one of our partners above.
If there are more than four months between your high school graduation and your first term at Albion, you should also submit:
- An explanation of your activities over this time: This can be in the Interruption of Studies section of the Common App, through your Briton Bound account, or in a short message to [email protected].
If you have attended any post-secondary institution since completing high school (secondary school), you should also submit:
Official transcripts, mark sheets, and exam results showing results for all courses attempted and completed: Students who attended post-secondary studies in India must send complete university mark sheets, not college mark sheets or consolidated mark sheets. Albion will accept certified or attested copies of post-secondary records. If you decide to enroll, you will only receive credit for previous work outside of the U.S. if we receive an official evaluation report directly from a NACES-approved service.
Learn more about International Academic Records
Admission Processes: Early Decision, Early Action, and Rolling Admission
You can choose to apply either through Early Decision, Early Action, or Rolling Admission.
Apply Early Decision only if you are sure Albion College is your first choice. As part of this binding commitment, you will be automatically considered for merit based scholarships and scholarship award notifications will be included with the offer of admission. You must submit your Early Decision application and all supporting documents by November 1.
As an Early Action candidate, you’ll receive priority consideration for admission and scholarships. You must submit your Early Action application and all supporting documents by December 1. You’ll be notified of the admission decision within two weeks of the completed submission.
If you prefer Rolling Admission, you may apply at any point during your final year of high school. All completed applications and supporting material will be processed within two weeks of a completed submission.
The $300 enrollment deposit deadline for Early Decision is due by January 15 and is non-fundable. The $300 enrollment deposit deadline for Early Action and Rolling Admission is May 1 and is refundable until May 1.
Application Deadlines for International Students
| Date | Deadlines & Notifications |
|---|---|
| May 1 | Application deadline for Fall semester; deposit day for incoming first-years |
| August 16 | International Student Move-In Day |
| October 1 | Application deadline for Spring semester |
| December 1 | Spring refund deadline |
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Albion is home to international students from 30+ countries and offers opportunities to travel all over the world.
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100% of our students receive some form of scholarships and financial aid, including international students. Find out more about cost and financial aid for international students.
Can’t make it to campus for a visit? No problem! We offer a variety of virtual visit options. Meet with an admissions counselor, get your questions answered and take a 1-on-1 virtual tour. Or explore Albion at your own pace using our interactive map.
Some students arrive with a clear career path in mind. Others with a big question mark. Whatever the case may be, you will find an ideal fit for your goals in our wide variety of majors and concentrations.
As a parent, you are an important part of our global community. Sending your student to college is an exciting step, but it can be an overwhelming experience. Stay connected through our parent resources.