International Students

1. Transcripts 

• Official academic records from all secondary schools and postsecondary education are required 
• International student-athletes must have transcripts evaluated by InCRED and choose the course-by-course evaluation

2. English Proficiency Test

International students from countries that do not acknowledge English as a national language are required to submit proof of English proficiency. DWU accepts the following:

• Duolingo – Minimum Score: 100
• TOEFL – Minimum Score: 71
• IELTS – Minimum Score: 6

International transfer students are not required to submit an English Proficiency Test score if a US university has been attended for longer than one-year.

1. Complete the Financial Responsibility form found within the DWU Application for International Student Admission.

2. Submit proof of financial support.

• Bank statement/letter
• Sponsorship letter

3. Pay $200 enrollment deposit.

4. Get approval by DWU’s International Office and receive I-20.

If you are an international student, you should be aware that, unfortunately, our online programs will not be available to you due to the limitations of F-1 Visa regulations. This includes all graduate programs.  

1. Pay I-901 SEVIS fee of $350
2. Consult the instructions at the US embassy website on your country
3. Complete the Form DS-160 and print the barcode page (learn more)
4. Schedule a visa interview appointment. Visit the U.S. Embassy website where you will be interviewed for country-specific instructions.
5. Pay the visa application fee of $160. Review country-specific instructions.
6. Gather all necessary documents according to the embassy of your country. Commonly required documents include: 

• I-20 
• Passport 
• Bank statements 
• DS-160 form 
• Confirmation of SEVIS fee payment 
• Receipt of visa application fee 
• Acceptance Letter 

All international students are required to live on campus, obtain a meal plan and show proof of health insurance while enrolled in DWU. Be sure to list all medications that you take and the reason you are on the medication on the health form.  

1. Complete Registration Form
2. Receive DWU Email and Login Information 
3. Complete Housing Form 
4. Complete Proof of Medical Insurance on TigerGo.
   
   Provide a copy of the medical benefits provided by your insurance company, the cover sheet that shows the start and end dates of your major medical insurance policy, and a copy of the front and back of your insurance card, if your company provides one. If your company issues an insurance card, go to TigerGo and follow the prompts to upload the card under Medical Insurance, letter “F”. If no card is available, DWU will manually enter the data when submitted by student. All insurance policies must be in effect for the entire semester, or academic year. If purchasing insurance by semester, updated paperwork will need to be submitted for the spring semester upon return. Determine the start date of your policy based on when your sport is required to report for practice. 
5. Complete Health form on TigerGo. Be sure to list all medications that you take and the reason you are on the medication on the health form. 
6. Complete Immunization record form

   Your medical provider must complete the immunization form. Unsigned immunization forms will not be accepted. Return the completed DWU Immunization form and attach a copy of your official immunization record to the Campus Nurse or mail the immunization requirements to: 

   Dakota Wesleyan University 
   Campus Nurse 
   1200 W. University Ave., Box 926 
   Mitchell, SD 57301 

   All submitted immunization records must be translated to English.  

7. Complete a physical examination for athletics. 

   If you are planning to play a sport at DWU, you will need a current physical completed by June 1 and on file with the DWU athletics department by July 1 for fall sport participation. For spring semester participation, physicals must be done on or after November 1 and on file with the athletic department by January 1.  

   Physicals must be completed by a medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant or certified nurse practitioner. Physicals can be done after arrival in the USA, upon student request at the student’s expense.
   
   DWU Physical Form
   Email a copy of the completed form to the athletics department, and bring the original copy with you to turn in to athletics upon your arrival, or mail completed original physical form to: 
    
   Dakota Wesleyan University 
   DWU Tiger Athletics 
   1200 W. University Ave. 
   Mitchell, SD 57301 

   All submitted physicals must be translated to English.