Note that materials sent to King’s College will not be returned. For admission purposes, we accept scanned documents of international credentials. When you are admitted, please send your final official transcript and diploma to the Office of International Student Services for verification.

If you are transferring from a college/university outside of the U.S., please submit the following additional documents:

  • Official college transcripts with English translation showing a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) in at least one full year of study.
  • A course-by-course evaluation through an approved credentialing service agency that’s a member of NACES. Official evaluation must be sent directly to King’s College by the agency. SpanTran is our recommended NACES agency for credential evaluations and has created a custom application for King’s College.
  • Copies of the course description for each class that you have completed at the undergraduate level. Please submit them with English translation.

If you are transferring from a U.S. college or university, please request that your final official transcripts be mailed to Office of International Student Services at King’s College. You will also need:

  • Official secondary school/high school transcripts with official English translation
  • Proof of English Proficiency by one of the following:
    • TOEFL: Internet Based Test (iBT) of 65 (Institution Code: 2353)
    • IELTS score of 5.5 (Institution Code: 2353)
    • Pearson Test of English Academic: 47
    • SAT: Critical Reading Sub Score of 500
    • Completion of 110 level at ELS Language Center
    • All test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, or SAT) must be submitted directly to King’s College from the testing agency and must be less than 2 years old.
  • Personal statement: In 250 words or less, share with us how you first became interested in King’s College and what you hope to gain through your study here.
  • Financial documents (bank statements) in English demonstrating adequate financial support for your one full academic year of studies. The bank statements cannot be older than six months from the date of application. If you have been awarded a scholarship from your government or another institution, please include an original document confirming the value of the scholarship and its condition.
  • Declaration of Finances Certification Form to demonstrate that you have adequate financial support to cover costs of attendance for at least one full year of studies. For example, you need to show finances in the amount of $37,065 USD if you received the highest scholarship of $26,000 USD in order for your Form I-20 to be issued. This covers one academic year of tuition and housing, as well as books, wellness fee, and other miscellaneous expenses.

If you already have a visa, please submit the following additional documents:

  • Copy of your visa
  • Copy of your 1-20
  • Completed King’s College I-20 transfer form