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International Students

International Students

International Students

International Students

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Your Journey to Presbyterian College

From your first day on campus, you’ll discover that Presbyterian College’s welcoming spirit knows no borders. Our close-knit community celebrates the global perspectives our international students bring, and our faculty, staff, and fellow students are committed to making sure you’re not just welcomed—but truly at home as part of the PC Family.

Picture of scenic trees in South Carolina.
Picture of scenic trees in South Carolina.

International Application Dates & Deadlines

Your application will be considered at any time of the year you send it. The two intakes, or entrance times, for all international students are Fall and Spring.

Your I-20 will be generated and mailed within two weeks of the date you pay the $300 security deposit.

International Application Requirements

Photocopy your passport for our records. Email complete copies with all pages and identifying information to admissions@presby.edu. Please note your application will not be completed without these documents.

All international transcripts must be evaluated by US standards using a NACES-accredited evaluation agency. Evaluations must be course-by-course. Applicants are only required to submit US Evaluated transcripts once during the application process. Please submit them as early as possible once you apply for admission (even if you have not finished your studies). Have your transcript evaluated and sent to Presbyterian College.

Scores and acceptable documentation include one of the following:

  • ACT 21 (English Subsection)
  • Duolingo 105
  • ELS/112
  • IELTS 6
  • SAT 510 (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing)
  • TOEFL 80/IBT (*The TOEFL institutional code for Presbyterian College is 5540.)


English Proficiency Exempt List

Presbyterian College will grant an English proficiency waiver to students applying from one of the following countries upon request. If your home/current country is not on this list, one of the approved English Language Proficiency documents will be required to complete your application.

American SamoaDominicaLiberia
AustraliaGrenadaNew Zealand
BahamasGrand CaymanSierra Leone
BarbadosGuamTrinidad/Tobago
BelizeGuyanaUnited Kingdom
BermudaIreland
Canada*Jamaica
*(residents of Quebec students must take the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE)

Please download and complete the Certification of Finance as soon as possible. The document signed by all appropriate parties should be submitted through the Application Portal. Applications for admission will not be reviewed until a complete, signed copy of the Certification of Finances is received.

The 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance at Presbyterian College is $65,345 USD (this amount includes tuition, fees, housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses). In order to receive a Form I-20, international applicants must show proof of funds exceeding the cost of attending PC for an academic year.

The Certification of Finances form must be accompanied by three months of bank statements from the responsible party’s bank showing the amount of money guaranteed. They must also show current bank amounts equal to or exceeding current cost of attendance exchanged to USD ($65,345 USD).

If you are sponsored by a private or government agency, provide an official copy of your award. Please note that official proof of funding cannot be more than 90 days old at the time of application and funding must be to be in liquid assets only Without the appropriate supporting documents, your application will not be considered complete, and you will not receive the immigration form I-20.

Visa process

After you’re acceptance, Presbyterian College provides F-1 or J-1 visa documentation. Our International Programs Office guides you through each step, from SEVIS registration to embassy interviews. We ensure a smooth transition to studying in the United States.

Presbyterian College student Emilia Lieber posing for a picture outside of Neville Hall.

Emilia Lieber ’27

“Presbyterian College welcomed me instantly, even during recruitment. As an international student, I found professors who understand cultural differences and teammates who became family. PC’s small campus ensures meaningful connections—you’ll never be just another face in the crowd. For international students considering PC: this supportive community truly becomes your home away from home.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Take a Virtual Walk Around Campus

Our interactive virtual tour lets you explore Presbyterian College from anywhere in the world, giving you an authentic feel for what makes our campus special. Click through at your own pace and start picturing yourself as part of the Presbyterian College community.

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