Indiana is a welcoming and appealing destination for international students due to diverse cultural experiences and supportive communities. Salem University in Indiana is tailored to international students, including orientation sessions, cultural events, and academic support.
The state’s strategic location also provides easy access to major U.S. cities, enhancing students’ overall experience and opportunities for exploration. Indiana’s commitment to fostering a global community ensures that international students feel at home and are well-prepared for their future careers.
Salem is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. To take classes on campus, a student must have a valid F-1 visa. Salem is required to have official documentation that certifies that the applicant has completed the equivalent degree requirements to obtain a U.S. level degree. For example, a student wanting to obtain a bachelor’s degree must submit certification that they have already obtained the equivalent to a U.S. High-school diploma. All international students must also show they are prepared to undertake college-level work in English.
Applicants must complete the following steps prior to enrollment:
Submit Official Documentation of Prior Educational Attainment
Documents that demonstrate completion of educational credentials vary from country to country. For documents in English, notarized copies of diplomas, certificates, transcripts, examination scores, and so forth, may be used to establish completion of prerequisite education and eligibility to enroll at Salem. For documents in other languages, the student must have the credentials evaluated by an agency recognized by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, the cost of which will be borne by the student. A current list of evaluators is available at http://www.naces.org/members.html.
Submit Proof of Financial Support
Verification must be provided to Salem University that the student has the necessary funds to cover the costs for one academic year of full-time study before Salem can issue a Form I-20. The financial documents must be translated to English and US Dollars before submitting (applicants can obtain this information from their financial institution), Salem will not complete the conversion.
Submit Evidence of English Proficiency
This requirement can be satisfied by:
- TOEFL: A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based test (PBT) score of 500 or more.
- A TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of 78 and above.
- IELTS: 6.0 and above.
- Duolingo English Test: 110 and above.
- PTE: 60 and above
Salem supports its international students throughout their enrollment process and beyond. We are dedicated to our students through graduation, and Optional Practical Training (OPT). Salem has a team of Principal Designated School Officials (P/DSO) to ensure your international student experience and documentation is top-notch.
The P/DSO team hosts an International Student Orientation each fall to obtain travel documentation and enrollment check-ins. During this time, we will also review U.S. Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) requirements, including options for CPT and OPT documentation processing.
The P/DSO team is your point of contact to Salem and USCIS, please feel free to contact us at PDSO@salemu.edu
Salem obeys all USCIS regulations and processes. No information shall be willingly falsified or filed without appropriate supporting documentation.
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