Going to school far from home is exciting, but it can be intimidating, too. At Indiana Wesleyan University, we value our global student body and welcome students from all over the world. We are one of North America's most dynamic Christian colleges!
We welcome international students and visiting scholars from around the world, recognizing valuable contribution you will make to our body of students.
You'll feel an immediate sense of belonging as you join a close Christian community
Choose an education that stresses an international perspective, one that will prepare you for success in a global world
Situated in the heart of the Midwest, IWU's Marion campus is a short trip to cultural epicenters
It is best to apply early, even one full year before you plan to begin your studies.
*Students whose first language is not English will need to provide one of the following:
Incoming international students (first-year and transfer) with high school or college transcripts outside the U.S. must have their transcripts evaluated by a credential evaluation service that is NACES approved.
International Transfer Students
*For transfer evaluations, please select the course-by-course option.
Send Your Transcript to IWU
Your school will need to send an official transcript (in English) to the IWU Admissions Office.
Have Your Transcript Evaluated
Students who are graduating high school and attended a high school outside of the U.S. must also have their high school transcript evaluated by InCred, or an NACES approved credential evaluation service.
Although general admission and merit scholarships no longer incorporate standardized test scores, some specific programs or opportunities at Indiana Wesleyan University may require standardized test scores. For example:
Contact the International Student Advisor at admissions@indwes.edu with any questions you may have.
IWU offers three different English language programs for international high school and college students.
Here are some of the common questions we receive from International Students studying on our Marion, Indiana campus
International students will receive a minimum of $10,000 from IWU in the form of gift aid.
Students are eligible to receive additional academic scholarships exceeding the $10,000 based on meeting specific scholarship criteria. These scholarships range from $11,000 to $16,000 per year. There may be other sources of financial based on each student along with scholarship and grant criteria.
As part of the application process, you are required to demonstrate your ability to pay for tuition, books, health insurance, room and board. This amounts to approximately $43,000 for two semesters.
Additionally, you will need to pay for personal expenses.
IWU does not have a program of full scholarship for international students, so you must be prepared to pay for most of your education. Some financial aid does exist for those who qualify.
Yes. All international students are eligible to apply for on-campus jobs. All campus jobs allow students to work up to 20 hours each week.
U.S. Immigration prohibits non-U.S. citizens from working outside the University.
Indiana Wesleyan University has partnered with Fly Wire to streamline the international tuition payment process.
Through Fly Wire, you will be offered excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing payment in your native currency (in most cases), often saving a significant amount of money when compared to traditional banking systems.
Additionally, Fly Wire provides a student dashboard where payment logs and preferences for communication can be accessed in order to actively manage your payment process.
After Being Accepted to IWU
Once you have received your acceptance letter from Indiana Wesleyan University:
When IWU has received these items, we will send you the Immigration I-20 form.
After Submitted Your Documents to IWU
Take all of your original academic documents, your financial statements, your letter of acceptance, and your I-20 form to an American Embassy or Consulate. The visa officer will evaluate your records, your ability to succeed in the U.S. educational system, and your intention to return to your home country.
Yes. Since Indiana Wesleyan University has no way of covering unexpected medical expenses, every international student is required to have medical insurance valid within the U.S. Coverage should include medical evacuation and repatriation.
If you have medical insurance in your home country that is valid in the U.S., you must provide documentation to IWU. If you do not already have insurance valid in the U.S., you will need to purchase insurance. Be prepared to spend $1,000-$1,200 USD per year for insurance, if needed.
You can buy medical insurance upon arrival to campus. Our International Student Advisor can provide information about various medical insurance companies.
These are a few common options for you to consider that have been used by International students:
We have four seasons, which means that you will need to be prepared for hot and humid weather in the summer and cold and icy weather in the winter.
The average temperature in September and May is about 20°C/70°F, and in January is about -5°C/20°F.
Yes. Your campus mailing address will be assigned when you arrive for classes.
You can send and receive mail from the on-campus Post Office, located in the Barnes Student Center.
Students are required to live in a residence hall located on campus. All rooms are shared, usually by two people.
Rooms are furnished; each person has a single bed, a dresser, a study desk and closet space.
Students must supply their own linens, blankets, pillows and towels. If you are bringing sheets/bed linens, they should be at least 80 inches/203.2 centimeters in length.
Each room has easy access to showers, laundry and kitchen facilities.
Meals are served three times each day in the Baldwin Dining Room, located in Barnes Student Center.
Additionally, snacks and fountain service is available in the Barnes Student Center.
