International Student Admission Requirements

International applicants are eligible for non-binding Early Action, which requires all application materials to be submitted by November 15th. There is no application fee. The preferred international application deadline for the fall semester is March 15th.

Application Materials

Official, verified copies of test scores, transcripts, and English proficiency results must be sent by the test agency or by a school counselor/official to: iwuadmit@iwu.edu. Illinois Wesleyan does not accept these materials directly from students.

Students interested in admission to Illinois Wesleyan University must submit:

• IWU Application or Common Application (there is no fee or preference for either application)
• Official copies of your academic records from all secondary schools and colleges in which you are currently enrolled or have previously attended. Transcripts should include the most recent 3 years of grades. Academic records need to be in English and notarized.
• The English proficiency requirements can be met in the following ways:
  • First or Native language is English
  • Completing at least 3 years of secondary education where the school's primary language of instruction is English.
  • English Proficiency Exam:  IELTS, TOEFL, GTEC, Duolingo English Test, or PTE scores are accepted. IWU accepts MyBest scores for the TOEFL, in addition to TOEFL scores from a single test date. Minimum test scores are required for admission: IELTS 6.5 band score, TOEFL score of 80 iBT (Internet-based), Duolingo English Test score of 115, PTE score of 56. Scores more than two years old will not be accepted. 

• Family Financial Statement . IWU practices a need-sensitive admissions policy for international students. Upon meeting the required financial contribution of $30,000 USD per year, applications are evaluated without further consideration of ability to pay (need-blind).
• Photocopy of your passport in .jpg or .pdf format should be emailed to: international@iwu.edu . Please notify us if you do not have a current passport. This will not delay consideration of your application for admission.
• Essay
• Age Requirement: Illinois Wesleyan University is a residential campus that requires all students to live in university housing for their first 3 years. All students living on campus must be 17 years of age, per our University Housing Policy . Due to this, applicants must turn 17 on or before August 1st of their enrollment year, if starting during the fall semester, or January 1st of their enrollment year, if starting during the spring semester.

Optional Supplemental Materials

• One Letter of Recommendation in English from a teacher or counselor who can attest to your academic and English language abilities in terms of reading comprehension, listening, and speaking.
• Standardized Test Scores. You may submit one of the following: SAT or ACT. 
• Personal statement

Additional Requirements for Specific Programs

Official copies of test score reports and transcripts should be sent directly to Illinois Wesleyan by the respective testing agency or from a school official. If arriving via mail or email, the document must be certified by a school official.

All supportive documentation should be sent to:

Assistant Director of International Office-Admissions

Illinois Wesleyan University

PO Box 2900

Bloomington, IL 61701 U.S.A

international@iwu.edu