Huntingdon College
International Students
Joining the Huntingdon Family
Huntingdon College is pleased to receive and review applications for admission from international students. Since correspondence for international admission can be extensive and time consuming, it is strongly recommended that students apply by May 15th for the fall semester and by October 15th for the spring semester.
Basis of Selection
Huntingdon is authorized under the United States Immigration and Nationality Act to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. These students are required to follow the prescribed admissions procedures below and to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language examination (TOEFL), the American College Test (ACT), or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), and to provide an official statement of financial resources sufficient to support educational costs.
Academic Preparation
An international freshman applicant must have above-average grades (equivalent to a minimum of 2.40 grade point average based on a 4.00 grading scale) in a balanced academic curriculum from the secondary school. An international transfer student must be in good academic standing and eligible to return to the post-secondary institution last attended.
Entrance Examinations
Huntingdon does not offer courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) and therefore requires evidence of English proficiency for consideration of admission. If the native language is not English, proficiency should be substantiated by a minimum score of at least 500 on the written Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 173 on the computer-based TOEFL; a SAT combined score of 930 with a minimum SAT verbal score of 490; or an ACT composite score of at least 20, with a minimum English subscore of 20.
Financial Verification
All international students must have sufficient funds to cover tuition, fees, textbooks, living expenses, transportation expenses, and other incidental expenses while attending college in the United States. Applicants should be realistic in determining the extent of their personal financial resources relative to the total cost. Documentary evidence of means of financial support must be provided before admission decisions can be made.
Federal and State financial aid is not available to international students. Institutional financial aid may be available to highly qualified students. The financial aid section of the Web site includes information on international student scholarships.
International Student Application Procedures
Upon completion of the application sequence described below, a students credentials will be evaluated, and a decision will be communicated to the student as quickly as possible. An international student should submit the following items:
- A completed Application for International Students (PDF). Be sure to read the International Student Information Packet (PDF) before filling out the application. All sections, including financial information, must be completed, certified, and signed;
- A nonrefundable application fee of $20 (U.S. currency);
- Official academic transcripts from all secondary schools (high schools) and, if applicable, post-secondary schools (colleges or universities) attended. Transcript(s) in languages other than English must include official, certified English translations, authentic verifying statements, and signatures. Note: Huntingdon makes every effort to evaluate the transcripts of international students. However, in some cases, it may be necessary to obtain a certified evaluation of the transcript(s). If such an evaluation is required as part of the admission process, transfer of credit evaluation, or athletic eligibility certification process, the student must bear the cost of this professional evaluation. Information regarding this process may be obtained by contacting the Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid;
- Entrance examination scores (i.e. TOEFL, ACT, SAT) must be sent directly from the testing centers to the Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid.
International Students Enrollment Verification Procedures
An accepted international student must acknowledge his or her decision to enroll at Huntingdon College by submitting the following items:
- All students are required to have health insurance.
Prior to registration new students must submit the completed Health Form and record of immunization to
Huntingdon College
Immunizations must be up-to-date as outlined on the Health Form. A physical examination is not required. If a physicians statement is sent in addition to the Health Form, it must be sent directly from the physician to the Office of Admissions.
Residential Life/New Student Forms
1500 E. Fairview Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36106 - A deposit is required equal to one semesters tuition, fees, room and board, books and miscellaneous fees and expenses, less any financial aid which would be applied to the first semester of attendance.
Upon receipt of the above items a Certificate of Eligibility—Non-Immigrant F-1 Student Status (Form I-20A) will be provided to the admitted student.
Huntingdon is a residential campus. Policies and procedures related to living on campus and options to live off campus can be found in the Student Handbook under Residential Life. International students should keep in mind that residence hall rooms are assigned based on date of receipt of the completed Housing Forms and all deposits.
Additional Responsibilities
It is the students responsibility to comply carefully with all nonimmigrant alien requirements as stated in the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service Laws and Regulations.
Upon receipt of the Form I-20A, the international student should apply for a student visa (F-1). Documented evidence of financial support must be attached to the Certificate of Eligibility when applying for the student visa at the United States Embassy or Consular Office. Passport processing can be quite lengthy. It is important to apply for the passport well in advance of the departure date.
A travel information form will be enclosed with the I-20A. The completed form should be returned to the Offices of Admissions and Financial Aid when travel arrangements have been finalized.