International Student Information

1. Academic Evaluation: All international educational transcripts, with the exception of transcripts from some Canadian colleges and universities, must be translated and evaluated by a credential evaluation service. Applicants are required to have a course-by-course evaluation of their academic work. Preferred evaluators include International Education Evaluations, Inc. or World Education Services, Inc. The evaluator must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluations Services (NACES). The results of the evaluation should be sent to the Office of Admissions at Sherman College, P.O. Box 1452, Spartanburg, SC 29304.

TEC (formerly SpanTran) has created a custom application for Sherman College that will make sure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate. You can access their application using the following link: TEC Application – Sherman College

2. Demonstrate Proof of English Proficiency: In addition to satisfying all standard admission requirements, students from countries where there are official languages other than or in addition to English are required to present evidence of their ability to speak, read and write the English language.  Sherman College accepts the following:

3. Financial Resources: All international students must present evidence of having sufficient funds to live and study in the United States for one year. Evidence that funds are available must be submitted from a bank or government official on the financial certificate.

4. Visa Regulations: All international students entering the United States to study at Sherman College must have an F-1 student visa issued by the American consulate in their home country. Sherman College will issue the appropriate I-20 form once the candidate for admission has been approved by the college’s Admission Committee and financial verification has been received. The I-20 form will enable the student to apply for an F-1 student visa and pay the appropriate SEVIS I-901 fee. International students should not attempt to enter the United States without an F-1 student visa. Students may obtain a B-2 prospective student visa to visit Sherman College.

Additional Resources for international students
Study in the States: http://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/
US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement: http://www.ice.gov/