International Students

Questions? Contact Us.

Mallory Smith
Associate Director of Retention
mssmith@york.edu
402-363-5630

International students will find a warm welcome at York University. We value the contributions of our international students and view them as an asset to our university! Your cultural perspective brings a fresh and unique view to class discussions and social activities on campus.

International students seeking admission to York University should begin the process early. United States laws require us to register international students with SEVIS, a federal agency, which adds additional time for processing documents. Once you have been accepted for admission and have received your I-20 form, you must schedule an appointment with your local American Embassy to obtain a visa for entry into the United States. The embassy may schedule your appointment several days or even weeks after you receive your I-20. It's important to pay the I-901 SEVIS fee at least three business days prior to your embassy appointment. More information can be found on the Study in the States website.

Application Deadlines:

  • For fall semester admission, all documentation must be submitted and the international deposit received by July 1st. Applications submitted after June 1st will be considered for spring semester admission.
  • For spring semester admission, all documentation must be submitted and the international deposit received by November 15th. Applications submitted after October 15th will be considered for fall semester admission.


For special circumstances, contact our PDSO  Mallory Smith at mssmith@york.edu or dso@york.edu

Step 1

Complete Your Application

The first step is completing our FREE application for admission.

Apply

Step 2

Submit academic credentials & test scores

​Submit transcripts from international schools to InCred for evaluation. Use enroll@york.edu as the delivery email address, so InCred can notify us when your transcripts have been evaluated. This service involves a fee, but it allows you to send transcripts to multiple institutions, including the NAIA, which is required for athletic eligibility. Students transferring from a U.S.-accredited institution may submit official transcripts directly from those institutions. Please consult your Enrollment Counselor or the Admissions Office for more details.

 

York University will accept one of the following test scores:  

 

  • ACT or SAT scores  
  • TOEFL scores (minimum of 72 required for the iBT - Internet-Based Test)  
  • Duolingo Certified English Proficiency score (minimum of 100 required)

Step 3

Financial Documents, International Deposit & Costs

USCIS regulations require F-1 students to provide evidence of sufficient funds to cover all costs associated with their studies and living expenses. York University mandates that students submit bank statements for one year demonstrating adequate financial resources to meet university expenses. These documents can be provided by the student, their family, or a sponsor, accompanied by a signed sponsorship letter. While bank statements are the most commonly accepted form of documentation, the Student Accounts Office may consider alternative forms at their discretion. All records must include both the originals and an English translation.


Individual payment plans will be assigned to each international student based on their account balance after institutional scholarships have been applied by the York University business office. The initial payment required is 25% of the first year's balance (after scholarships are applied) plus the enrollment fee. This payment will serve as the international deposit and will be credited to the student's account. Students who are at least 23 years old may apply to live off-campus; however, there will be a 20% reduction in all scholarships for these students. Please inform us if you plan to apply to live off-campus so we can take that into account when determining your international deposit.

After students are accepted, submit their financial documents, and pay their international deposit, the university will review the materials and issue the Form I-20, Certificate of Eligibility, if all required items are in order. An I-20 cannot be issued before these steps are completed.

 

Note: ALL Steps must be completed by the student on or prior to required date(s) to receive full admittance to York University.  Failure to comply with any and all requirements can and will result in termination of admittance to York University.