International Admissions

For applicants who have never attended post-secondary school

Admission to the College is based on students’ successful completion of secondary school and on their academic achievement. All evaluations conducted by WES or ECE are designed to equate the level of education in other countries to the level of education within the U.S. International freshman applicants must have an equivalent secondary school average of an 80 (US average) or above. In addition, all international freshman applicants whose native language is not English must prove English proficiency by fulfilling one of the proofs of English requirements stipulated above. 

An official copy of a transcripts must be submitted to the Office of Enrollment Management for each institution attended. Inaccurate or misleading information, submission of false records or omission of application information may result in denial of an admission offer, revocation of an admission or administrative dismissal from the College.

Applicants who have attended another post-secondary school

Admission as a transfer student is based on the academic achievement within the post-secondary institution. Students must provide transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. The GPA is calculated by taking the average of all course work attempted. An evaluation of foreign credentials is required for admissions. We recommend using WES, ECE or Span Tran but, will accept evaluations from any NACES member. Evaluations must be course by course and reflect a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0 for most programs at our University. However, School of Education programs and programs within the School of Business require a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and proof of the aforementioned requirements. The Psychology program requires a minimum of a 2.5 GPA and proof of the aforementioned requirements.

Admission to our University is based on an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. All applicants must have an official Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) exam score report dated within the past two years. In addition, a personal statement and two (2) letters of recommendations are required for admissions. 

Admission into graduate programs is based on a combination of all criteria including the undergraduate major and coursework, grade point average, test scores (GMAT or GRE), letters of recommendation and interviews. 

Please note that the recommended scores indicated below are used as a guide and not a specific minimum. 

An official copy of a transcripts must be submitted to Enrollment Services for each institution attended. Inaccurate or misleading information, submission of false records or omission of application information may result in denial of an admission offer, revocation of an admission offer or administrative dismissal from SUNY Old Westbury.

Minimum post-secondary education grade point average requirements:

• School of Business= 3.0 GPA
• School of Education = 3.0 GPA
• Most other graduate programs (School of Arts and Sciences) = 3.0 GPA 

Standardized tests required:

• School of Business = GMAT (varies by program)

For more information about the specific graduate programs, visit the Graduate Admissions section of our website. 

All international students from countries where English is not their native language must show sufficient proof of English language proficiency. Students must show proof of the English proficiency language admissions requirements by completing one of the following:

• TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE (TOEFL): A minimum score of 513 on the paper version or 183 on the computer, or 61 on the Internet version is required. For graduate admission, a minimum score of 550 on the paper version, 213 on the computer version or an 80 on the Internet version is required.

  VISIT TOEFL WEBSITE

• INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS): A minimum composite score of 6.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). For graduate admissions, a score of 6.5 (IELTS) is required. 

  Visit the IELTS website

• STEP EIKEN TEST:    Undergraduate programs - Grade Pre-1         Graduate programs - Grade 1   

VISIT STEP EIKEN WEBSITE

• ADDITIONAL COURSE OPTIONS FOR CONDITIONAL ADMISSION:
  • Students attending an ELS Center may be eligible for conditional admissions (undergraduate admission) upon completing the English for Academic Purposes program (Level 112), providing all other academic requirements are met.  See www.els.edu for more information about this English language program.
  • Successfully completing Stony Brook University’s Intensive English Center (IEC) Level B program.
  • Completion of an English composition course with a grade of C or higher from an accredited college or university in the United States.  
  • Successfully completing the Language Immersion at Nassau County Community College (LINCC) program.
  • Successfully completing The Intensive English Language Program in English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Fulton Montgomery Community College.
  • Successfully earning a score on an English examination that would qualify students for college credit at SUNY Old Westbury.  Exams include the College Level Exam Program (CLEP) exam, the Advanced Placement exam (AP) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) exam.  Please note that scores on the SAT and/or ACT do not count towards proof of English language proficiency.

Earliest date you may enter the United States: July 27

Payment Due Date: August 15

Residence Hall Check-In: August 22 (10AM - 4 PM)

New Student Meeting (Zoom): August 6

Orientation Program: Mandatory August 23 – August 29

School Begins: August 26

Add/Drop Course Registration: August 26 – August 30

(A $50 fee will be assessed for late registration.)

Late Registration Ends: August 30

Last day to arrive in the United States: August 26

Payment Options:

https://www.oldwestbury.edu/division/division-businessfinance/bursar/pa…

Do not attempt to use your SEVIS I-20 and DS-2019 Form to enter the U.S. before July 27th.

If you arrive prior to the Residence Hall Check-In date, you will be required to locate housing off-campus at your own expense.