Seton Hall University offers its students a highly diverse campus, with students hailing from over 50 states and dozens of countries. The University's suburban campus, only 14 miles from New York City, prepares students for the tremendous job opportunities of today's global society.
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The Office of International Programs is available to assist international students with applying to Seton Hall University. Here you can find information regarding visas, SEVIS, housing and much more.
Application Materials for International Students:
- Seton Hall's online application (What's this?)or the Common Application (What's this?)
Note: Please complete your online application form completely. Please be sure to write your name as it appears on your passport. - Application fee
$55 USD - if submitted with a paper application. There is no fee for online applications. - Certified true copies of official high school transcripts with English translations, if applicable.
- Certified true copies of final school certificate or exam results, i.e., GCSE, WAEC, CXC, etc., if applicable.
- Transfer students must submit certified true copies of official college transcripts with English translations.
- Credential evaluation (details)
- TOEFL scores, if English is not your native language
- Personal Essay
If you are requesting a student visa (I-20), please click on link.
Credential Evaluation Credential Evaluation is required of all High School and Post-Secondary Schools (A Document Evaluation is needed for High School and a Course-by-Course Evaluation is needed for Post Secondary). Below is a list of accepted evaluation companies:
Financial Aid
International students at Seton Hall must be able to fund their own education and are not eligible for any federal, state or institutional need-based financial aid. Seton Hall does not offer any special scholarships for international students. However, international students may qualify for University Scholarships based on their academic performance and SAT I scores. Visit the undergraduate scholarship information page for more details.
If these or any outside awards only cover part of the total cost of education, you must provide documentation of funding for the remaining costs.
Tuition and Fees
Since you must provide financial documentation for the total cost of education at Seton Hall in order to be issued an I-20, it is important that you understand all of the fees and expenses associated with attending the University. This link provides you with the cost of education at Seton Hall. In order for Seton Hall to issue your I-20 the amount listed is the minimum dollar amount of proof you must provide. If you are planning on living with a family in the local area, you may substitute a letter from them stating that they will provide room and board in place of funds for the room and board portion of the fees.
Provisional Acceptance
To be accepted to Seton Hall University, students must have a 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based) or 79 (internet-based) TOEFL score. If an applicant does not meet this requirement, he or she may gain provisional acceptance with placement into Seton Hall's English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Students who successfully complete our ESL program can begin to study regular University course work and fully matriculate into a degree-seeking program.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Seton Hall also offers a comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) Institute which is perfect for students looking to improve their English before they begin a degree program or just to develop better speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Special emphasis is placed on university preparation: written expression, TOEFL preparation, vocabulary expansion, comprehension and speaking skills. The Institute also provides the opportunity to learn about American culture and organizes cultural events and activities such as trips to the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, local museums, etc.
Course levels range from beginner to advanced, and all classes are small with an average of 12 students to ensure a lot of personal attention and rapid development. You can print the application form for ESL or learn more about the program and application process by visiting the ESL Web site.
