International Students

1. Contact Us

Write, email, call, or visit the campus to become acquainted with the college community and to discuss the admission process with our International Admission Counselor:

Elyse Achenbach, Coordinator of International Student Services and Enrollment
Email: Elyse.Achenbach@sckans.edu
Office: 1(800) 846-1543 ext. 6398 or (620) 229-6398

2. Apply for Admission

Complete and submit the online application or download a physical application, print it, and send it to our offices.

Spring deadline to apply is December 1.

Fall deadline to apply is July 1.

Online International Application
or download a printable International Application (PDF)

3. Send Official Transcripts

Have the official transcripts of all high school and/or college credit translated into English and sent to the Southwestern College Office of Admission. High school transcripts should include class rank, grade point average, and grading scale whenever possible.

Send transcripts to:
Office of Admission
Southwestern College
100 College St.
Winfield, KS 67156-2499

4. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS and have the scores forwarded to the Office of Admission. The TOEFL code number for Southwestern College is 6670. If applying for English proficiency through other means, forward documentation such as transcripts accompanied by an explanation to the Office of Admission for review.

Scores to Demonstrate English Proficiency:

TOEFL PBT – 520

TOEFL iBT – 70

IELTS – 5.5

SAT – 950

Study at another U.S. college or university – 24 transferrable semester credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

5. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation

Forward two letters of recommendation, translated into English, from teachers or professors who are familiar with your academic ability.

6. Personal Statement

Write a 500-word statement that explains why you want to study at Southwestern College, why you want to study your particular program, and how your degree will help you accomplish your future goals.

7. Certification of Finances Form

Complete the Certification of Finances Form documenting amounts of financial support from sources other than Southwestern College. If sponsored by the student’s home government, send a certified letter indicating amount of support and billing information.

8. Deposit, SEVIS Fee

Southwestern College requires a $1,000 deposit before it can issue an I-20. This deposit will apply towards tuition and fees. If for some reason the student does not attend SC, $900 will be refunded. International students will be required to pay a $200 SEVIS fee to obtain a visa at the embassy. This is not a Southwestern College fee, but a United States government fee.

9. Form I-20

Upon confirmation of the SEVIS payment and Southwestern College deposit, a Form I-20 will be issued to the student.

Intensive English Program

The Intensive English Program (IEP) at Southwestern College is designed to give international students the language skills they will need to be successful students at an American university. We offer full-time classes (20 hours per week) at our beautiful campus in Winfield, Kansas. There are beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of instruction. Students who pass the final level are eligible to enroll in degree seeking programs.

Learn more about IEP here:

Intensive English Program