Frequently Asked Questions for Parents & Students

• Admission Requirements
• Grades and Test Scores
• Emmanuel Academics
• Tuition and Financial Aid
• Additional Questions

Admission Requirements

When is the application deadline? How long will it take for me to have my admissions decision?

Our application deadline is March 1. We do, however, encourage students to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time to go through the visa application process. Once we receive a complete application and all supporting credentials, an admissions decision will be made within three weeks. It is an applicant's responsibility to ensure that and all admissions requirements have been received by Emmanuel and that their file is complete.

What are the admissions requirements for international first-year students?

Please refer to the admission requirements page.

What are the admissions requirements for international transfer students?

Please refer to the admission requirements page.

Grades and Test Scores

Is the SAT required for international students?

The SAT is only required for students whose native language is English. If English is not your native language but you have taken the SAT and done well, we recommend you submit your official SAT scores to strengthen your application to Emmanuel College.

Can I get credit for my International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma?

Students who have completed International Baccalaureate courses and have taken the appropriate higher-level examination may receive college credit for this work. Grades of four, five, six or seven on the examinations entitle students to credit for at least one course (per exam). Students must submit their official results as soon as they are available, and each academic department at Emmanuel College will determine the specific amount of credit to be awarded. Standard level examination results will not receive course credit.

Emmanuel Academics

What is a Liberal Arts and Sciences education?

A Liberal Arts and Sciences education is designed to allow students to explore a wide range of academic courses while concentrating in an area of interest or professional concern. Thus, undergraduate students are required to successfully complete a minimum of 128 credits which are distributed among the general requirements, major requirements and elective or minor courses. The general requirements have been established to ensure that every student experiences the range of skills and content implied by the liberal arts mission of the College.

Is Emmanuel College accredited?

Yes. Emmanuel College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

What degrees are offered at Emmanuel College?

Emmanuel College grants the following four-year undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science. At the graduate level Emmanuel College offers: Masters of Education in School Administration, Masters of Arts in Teaching, Masters of Science in Management and Masters of Arts in Human Resource Management.

What support services do you have for international students?

The professional staff of Emmanuel's Office for International Programs advises international students in both academic and non-academic matters. In addition, all students may take advantage of the services offered by the Academic Advising Program, Academic Computer Center, Academic Resource Center (ARC), Language Laboratory, Internships & Career Development Office, Library Services, and Media Services Department.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Do you have scholarships for international students?

Yes. Emmanuel College awards a limited number of merit scholarships: one full-tuition International Presidential Scholarship and four half-tuition International Dean's Scholarships. For more information, please refer here. No full scholarships are awarded to international students.

Do you have financial aid for international students?

No. Emmanuel College does not offer need-based financial aid to international students.

When will you issue the I-20 form?

Once a student has met all admission requirements, has been accepted to Emmanuel College, has submitted original and sufficient financial documentation for $40,000 and the $500 enrollment deposit, the Office for International Programs will issue the I-20 form.

What are the estimated student expenses?

Tuition*:  $23,800

College Fees*:  $525

Health Insurance:  $1,375
(Massachusetts state law requires all full-time students to carry medical insurance. Emmanuel College requires all international students to purchase the school's insurance plan.)

Housing (Double Room) and Meals:  $10,800
Cost for housing and meals during vacation periods are included under "Personal Expenses" below.

Books and Supplies:  $750

Personal Expenses:  $2,750
(Clothing, Vacation, Winter Break etc.)

Total for nine-month school year**:  $40,000

*College Tuition and Fees are subject to periodic increase.
**Travel to and from the United States is not included.  Expenses can vary greatly.

Can international students work?

Immigration regulations allow international students to work on-campus up to 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the semester break. Off-campus employment is not permitted without previous written authorization from the pertinent immigration officials.

Additional Questions

What are your students' countries of origin?

In 2003-2004, our international students represented the following 30 countries: Albania, Angola, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Haiti, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Lebanon, Morocco, Myanmar, Nigeria, Philippines, Oman, Qatar, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela and Vietnam.

Do you have housing on campus? What about the holidays and the summer?

Yes. Emmanuel College offers on-campus housing for students. Housing for the fall is guaranteed for students who deposit by the May 1st candidate's reply date. The Residence Halls are open during the spring and summer breaks but are closed for the winter break (from Christmas to after the New Year). The Office of Residence Life and Housing can assist students in finding accommodation during the winter break.