The International Admissions Process and More

Financial Assistance
   Partial tuition grants are available for international students.

Housing
   Students under the age of 24 live on campus. Many fun-filled opportunities exist for students: concerts, dances, movies, roller skating, athletic events. Use of alcohol, tobacco, and drugs is prohibited on campus.
   During Christmas and other extended holidays, you may live in homes with families. The International Student Advisor will make these arrangements.

Employment
   More than 50 percent of our international students are employed on campus. Before accepting off-campus employment, international students are required to secure U.S. employment authorization.

Admission Requirements

1. Application for Admission (no fee is required)
   You may apply online or request a paper application (144kb pdf)
2. Photo (passport-style photo)
3. A copy of the secondary school transcript (courses taken and grades earned)
   If the applicant has taken any national examination, a copy of the results must be sent. If the applicant has completed any university study, that transcript should also be sent.
4. Evidence of English language proficiency; required in most cases
   Hesston College accepts these minimum scores:
         440 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT)
         123 on the Computer-Based TOEFL (CBT)
         41 on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT)
         4 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
         Grade 2 on the STEP EIKEN test
         475 on the TOEIC
5. Evidence of adequate financial resources (bank statement or bank letter, etc.) which shows the availability of funds for a minimum of the first year of study at Hesston College.

After Admission is Granted
   You will receive an I-20 form from Hesston College so you can secure a visa from the nearest United States consulate. Make arrangements to fly to Wichita Mid-Continent Airport in Wichita, Kansas. Notify the Director of International Student Admissions of your travel plans so someone from the college can meet you at the airport.

Orientation
   When you arrive at Hesston College, you will participate in an orientation with other international students. We will take you to stores so you can buy supplies for your dormitory room, and we will help you feel comfortable in your new home.

English Language Study
   For students needing English as a Second Language (ESL), Hesston College offers several courses each term. We can also arrange intensive language study at language centers in various locations around the U.S. Specific information about ESL options is available upon request.
Up to six credit hours of ESL courses may be used for graduation from Hesston College.