International Admission To Salem College
Salem College seeks women with ability, character, motivation and the intellectual potential to meet Salem's standards of performance. Salem's Admission decision is based upon an evaluation of the applicant's previous school records, including the overall Grade Point Average and standardized tests such as the TOEFL, SAT, ACT or IELTS, essay, two teacher recommendations, and a list of extracurricular activities in which the student has participated.
English Language Requirements
Salem requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the internet version, 213 on the computerized version or 550 on the paper test. For more information on TOEFL please visit http://www.toefl.org. We also accept IELTS testing and require a score of a 6.
Financial Requirements
All prospective international students are required by BCIS of the United States to provide documented evidence of financial resources for their first full academic year (9 months or two semesters) of study prior to issuance of the immigration form I-20 (application for F1 student status) or IAP-66 (application for J1 student status). At Salem the required amount for the first full academic year is US $29,215. This amount is based on the College's estimate of tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, medical insurance and miscellaneous living expenses. Some financial aid is available for international students; however, the college is unable to provide full scholarships.
Financial Support
Salem College is able to offer limited financial assistance to non-immigrant undergraduate students. If you and your family can partially contribute towards your educational expenses, and if the academic program you are interested in is offered at Salem, we welcome your application. Please fill out the International Application for Financial Aid and the Certification of Finances (see form downloads below). The majority of your educational expenses must be provided by you and your family. Salem cannot offer any sponsors to aid in your education. If you have specific questions or concerns about financial aid please email us at admissions@salem.edu or call 011-336-721-2621.
Admission Classifications
Those seeking admission as a first-year student, must have completed high school or the equivalent. Those seeking admission as a transfer, must be well-qualified students with 30 academic semester hours or more of college credit from a regionally accredited institution in the United States, or outside the US with transcript evaluation by AACRAO (American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers) or ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators). You must have a course-by-course evaluation done.
How to Apply
- Complete the Undergraduate Application (see form downloads below):
Salem College also accepts the Common Application. There is no application fee for international students. - Send us your completed application.
You may mail your application package to:
Salem College Admissions
PO Box 10548
Winston Salem, NC 27108 USA
You can fax your application package to 011-336-917-5572. We will also accept applications that have been scanned and attached to an e-mail. You can e-mail scanned documents to admissions@salem.edu.
- Complete the Certification of Finances Form (see form downloads below).
International students must submit evidence of sufficient finances to support their studies in the United States using this form. - Provide Official Academic Transcripts.
- Provide Official TOEFL or SAT scores. We will accept official school copies of test scores.
- Submit Essay (in English).
- Provide Teacher Recommendations (see form downloads below).
Form Downloads for International Admission:
| File (click to download) | Description | Size |
| Full Application | Application for international admission | 48KB |
| Checklist | Application checklist | 32KB |
| Certification of Finances | Certification of finances for admission | 68KB |
| Financial Aid | Financial aid forms | 1.3MB |
| Statement | Personal statement form | 40KB |
| Recommendation | Teacher recommendation form | 56KB |
| Affidavit of Support | U.S. Dept of Justice INS Form | 13KB |
| Dean´s Release | Dean's Release for College and University Transfers | 36KB |
| Acrobat Reader | Software required to view and print these files | Varies |
All International Students are Responsible for the Following:
- Keeping a valid passport and knowing the expiration date of the passport, renewing the passport in a timely manner, and bringing the new passport to the Dean of Students to be photocopied.
- Knowing the expiration date of the current visa and providing the Dean of Students with a copy of any visa renewal.
- Knowing the program completion date on the I-20 or IAP-66 and, if necessary, providing the Primary Designated School Official with a memorandum from the student's academic advisor requesting an extension prior to the expiration date. (Failure to maintain a current I-20 or IAP-66 will result in the student falling "out of status" with BCIS and therefore losing the benefits associated with the F-1 or J-1 visa.)
- Maintaining a full program of study
- Following the regulations related to employment: All international students may work on campus up to 20 hours per week. International students on F-1 visas may not work outside of the college.
Health Records
Also bring copies of any medical records that are important, especially IMMUNIZATION records. All students are required to show proof of adequate immunization against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR). If you cannot show proper verification of these immunizations, you will be required to obtain the immunization here before you are permitted to register for classes.
The Climate
North Carolina's climate is warm and humid in the summer, with highs of 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (26.7 to 32.2C), and a bit chilly in the winter, with lows of 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit (-6.6 to -1.1) and some occasional snow and ice. Spring and fall tend to range from 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit (18-23C). It will sometimes get colder in the winter and much hotter in the summer. Given this range in temperature, you will need a wide range of clothing, from heavy coats to t-shirts.
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