Applicant Requirements

NOTE: International applicants should obtain academic advising prior to enrolling to ensure they can retain nonimmigrant status while enrolled at DeVry University.

DeVry University is authorized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to accept and enroll nonimmigrant students.

Nonimmigrant applicants must:

• Provide certified copies of acceptable documents demonstrating the required level of prior education.
• Provide a notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of each semester and that a sponsor will provide all necessary living expenses for the international applicant. (Form I-134 may be used.)
• Meet requirements for admission of nonnative speakers of English, if applicable (see below).
• Meet all other DeVry University admission requirements. DeVry University does not administer placement examinations beyond the boundaries of North America.

Applicants should check with their consulate or embassy for other pertinent requirements.

DeVry University is also authorized to accept and enroll international applicants who wish to transfer to DeVry University from other U.S. institutions.

All instruction and services are provided in English.

In addition to fulfilling all other admission requirements, applicants whose native language is other than English must demonstrate English-language proficiency by providing evidence of one of the following:

• Submission of a U.S. high school diploma or GED certificate (completed in English).
• Submission of a high school diploma, or post-secondary degree or higher, earned at an institution in which the language of instruction was English*.
• Submission of a post-secondary transcript verifying completion of 12 semester-credit hours of baccalaureate-level (excluding remedial or developmental) courses with at least a C (70 percent) average from an institution in which the language of instruction was English*.
• Submission of an earned Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 500 on the paper-based TOEFL, 173 on the computer-based TOEFL or 61 on the Internet-based TOEFL.
• Submission of an overall band score of at least 5.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.
• Submission of an overall score of at least 4.0 on the International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) Academic-Plus exam.
• Successful completion of all three levels of the Global Assessment Certificate program.
• Successful completion of the Comprehensive English Program - Level 5 through the GEOS Language Academy.
• Successful completion of an approved external Intensive English Program.
• Submission of documents demonstrating successful completion of a DeVry-recognized intermediate-level English as a Second Language (ESL) course.
• Completion of either of the following, with a grade of B (80 percent) or higher, from a DeVry-recognized post-secondary institution or community college:
  • The equivalent of DeVry’s freshman English composition course.
  • Two or more baccalaureate-level English writing or composition courses.
• Documents verifying at least two years' service in the U.S. military.
• Having attained acceptable scores on a DeVry-administered English-language-proficiency exam**.

At DeVry University locations offering an ESL program, different English-language-proficiency requirements apply. Details are available in location-specific English as a Second Language supplements, available via www.devry.edu/uscatalog.

*Students who submit a high school diploma or a post-secondary degree (or higher) from an institution in which English was the primary language of instruction may submit a letter from their school’s principal or registrar indicating the language of instruction at the school was English.

**International applicants requiring an I-20 may not take DeVry-administered ESL tests.

Home-schooled applicants and those who attended high schools not recognized by DeVry University must provide documentation of their educational experience. Such applicants must provide a portfolio containing a profile of the school attended, samples of their work demonstrating secondary-level learning, and ACT or SAT scores that meet DeVry University requirements for standard placement. Additional information may be required. A central academic committee evaluates portfolios, and applicants are notified whether or not they may proceed with the admission process. Applicants may also gain admission by earning a GED certificate.

Plan II Applicants

In addition to meeting all regular admission requirements, applicants selecting this option must have earned a business-related credential approved by DeVry for articulation. Among others, the following credentials are considered:

• A three-year bachelor of commerce or bachelor of business administration degree in India. The credential, as well as the granting institution, must be recognized by the appropriate agency in India, and the applicants' overall average marks in the program must have been at an acceptable level, as defined by DeVry.
• A higher national diploma meeting the requirements of the Scottish Qualifications Authority or other approved authority. The credential, as well as the granting institution, must be recognized by the appropriate national agency.

Applicants wishing to enroll in courses for personal or professional enrichment, but who do not intend to pursue a program of study, must complete a non-matriculated student enrollment agreement. Some general admission requirements and procedures may be waived, especially for high school students participating in an approved enrollment plan. Applicants must demonstrate that they possess the requisite skills and competencies for the intended coursework; an academic administrator will evaluate applicants' status by appropriate means. Applicants who did not demonstrate basic skills required for the chosen program; failed to meet DeVry University's standards of academic progress; or are required to take ESL, developmental or prerequisite skills coursework may not enroll as non-matriculated students.

Enrollment with non-matriculated status is limited to course attempts totaling 24 semester-credit hours, and further restrictions may be imposed if students are not making adequate progress. Non-matriculated students seeking to pursue a program of study must submit a written request to the program administrator; meet all admission, financial and academic requirements for the intended program; submit a matriculating student application; and sign a new enrollment agreement before permission to pursue the program of study is granted.

Non-matriculated students are not eligible for career services, housing assistance, part-time-employment assistance, financial aid or benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.