We can’t wait to welcome you to campus, and to an authentic American college experience.

The global perspective and personal experiences of international students only make Puget Sound better. Richer soil leads to a more glorious forest! 

We’re dedicated to providing international students with the academic and extracurricular support they need to achieve their desired results throughout their time at Puget Sound. Our admission counselors assist students through the application and visa process, the Language Partner Program supports international students who are multilingual, and our faculty provides mentorship to help students thrive and get the most out of their education. 

Ready to start your Pacific Northwest adventure? Apply today!

Our community is shaped by the people who live, learn, work, and play here. At Puget Sound, we strive to create a diverse community influenced by individual experience and cultural exchange. We’re eager for our international students to bring their unique experiences and perspectives to the Pacific Northwest!

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Application Checklist for International Students

Review the application checklist and important admission info below. If you have questions about applying to Puget Sound, please send an email or call the Office of Admission at +1.253.879.3211. You may also contact your admission counselor.

Financing your education is an incredibly important part of college. When you apply to Puget Sound, you are automatically considered for merit scholarships based on academic achievements and accomplishments. These scholarships range up to $33,000 (USD) a year. Undergraduate International students are automatically awarded an additional $2,000 scholarship once admitted; no additional application is required. International first-year students can also apply for Puget Sound's full-ride Lillis Foundation and Matelich Scholarships. Academic scholarship award amounts stay constant year over year, assuming eligibility criteria is met.

Learn more about scholarships at Puget sound.

International students are not eligible for need-based financial aid at Puget Sound.

Requirements
  • Common Application, including required essay
  • Early Decision Agreement (if applicable)
  • School Report | Complete your portion of this form and give to your school counselor or administrator
  • Official Transcript | Your high school counselor can submit your transcript with the School Report section
  • One Counselor Evaluation and One Teacher Recommendation
  • Interviews (strongly recommended)
  • International Student Financial Statement
  • International Students can apply for free using University of Puget Sound fee waiver
English Proficiency
  • Applicants can submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test to demonstrate proof of English proficiency.
  • A minimum score of 85 on the TOEFL IBT, 6.5 on the IELTS, or 105 on the Duolingo English Test is recommended
  • You are exempt from establishing proof of English proficiency if the language of instruction at your high school is English.
Test-Optional Admission

Puget Sound offers test-optional admission. Applicants have the option to submit SAT or ACT scores; SAT Subject Tests are not evaluated.

Requirements

  • Common Application, including personal statement and Puget Sound member questions
  • $65 (USD) Application Fee | Not required if you have previously applied to Puget Sound
  • Official College Transcript | Required from every college you have attended
  • Official High School Transcript | Required only for students with less than one year of college credit
  • Academic Evaluation
  • College Report | Complete your portion of this form and give to your advisor
  • International Student Financial Statement

English Proficiency

  • Applicants must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test
  • You are exempt from establishing proof of English proficiency if you have previously attended a college or university where English was the language of instruction

Test-Optional Admission

  • Standardized Test Scores | Puget Sound offers test-optional admission
    • Applicants have the option to submit SAT or ACT scores; SAT Subject Tests are not required

First-Year Application Deadlines

Application Deadlines Early Decision Early Action Regular Decision
Application Available Aug 1 Aug 1 Aug 1
Application Submission Deadline Nov 1 Nov 1 Jan 15
Student Notification December January Begins Mar 15
Decision Deadline N/A June 1* June 1*
Business Leadership Program Application Deadline Jan 15 Jan 15 Jan 15
Honors Program Application Deadline Jan 15 Jan 15 Jan 15
School of Music Audition Preferred Deadline Dec 15 Dec 15 Dec 15

* We have extended our response deadline to June 1, 2020.

All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. in the candidate's local time zone.

 

Application Deadlines - Transfer Students

Transfer Student Application Deadlines

Application Deadlines Fall Semester Spring Semester
Preferred Application Deadline Mar 1 Nov 1
Student Notification Deadline Rolling Rolling
School of Music Audition Preferred Deadline Feb 25 Feb 25

 

Application Deadlines - Graduate

Graduate Application Deadlines

Application Deadlines

Education (MAT & M.Ed.)

Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy
Preferred Application Deadline Mar 1* Dec 15 Dec 15
Student Notification Late Mar/Early Apr Late Feb/Early Mar Late Mar/Early Apr

 

 

As part of the application process, international students (including Canadian students) must complete the College Board International Student Certification of Finances in order to have their application reviewed.

This form can be downloaded as a PDF using the link below.

International Undergraduate Students

If you're unable to complete the electronic form online, you can download and complete the form and fax it to the Office of Admission at 253.879.3993.

International Graduate Students

Graduate students must download and complete required form or contact us directly at 253.879.3211 or admission@pugetsound.edu.

College Board International Student Certification of Finances PDF

 

Applicants are invited to apply to our distinct academic programs as part of their admission application.

Business Leadership Program

The Business Leadership Program (BLP) is a highly selective program within the School of Business & Leadership. Each year, up to twenty-five first years are admitted into this experiential four-year program. Once admitted, students are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Interested students must submit a separate BLP application to be considered

Honors Program

The Coolidge Otis Chapman Honors Program at Puget Sound is a vibrant intellectual community that builds academic and personal relationships through collaborative learning, great conversations, exciting events, shared residential and co-curricular experiences, and a wide range of social activities. Honors students will pursue a dynamic interdisciplinary minor in Consciousness, Creativity & Meaning, which is compatible with and complements any major or course of study.

Interested students must submit a separate Honors application to be considered.

School of Music

An entrance audition is required for acceptance to the School of Music (major/minor programs), as well Music scholarship consideration, regardless of major or minor. Students must audition and complete the audition application to be considered.

PROGRAM SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Business Leadership Jan. 15
Honors Program Jan. 15
Music (Early Decision) Nov. 1
Music (Regular Decision) Feb. 1

Resources for International Students

Puget Sound strongly recommends an InitialView or Vericant interview for international students who plan to apply. This unscripted interview allows the admission committee to get to know you and your strengths beyond the application, adding a more personal touch.

Contact Us to Learn More

Find resources for International Students admitted to Puget Sound. Learn more about how to Apply for your Visa after being admitted, what International Student Orientation is like, our Campus Ambassador Program,  and other questions about joining the Puget Sound community.

 

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