Soak up career-ready knowledge with a bachelor’s degree in sunny Southern California.
In today’s increasingly globalized world, earning a degree in the United States has its benefits. At the University of La Verne, you’ll find opportunities to refine your English-speaking and writing skills, a classroom environment designed for innovation and critical thinking, and access to a range of internships and other career-enhancing opportunities in the region.
Why University of La Verne?
Each year, the University of La Verne welcomes hundreds of students from around the world looking to immerse themselves in a supportive and engaging college experience. As an international student, you bring a unique perspective that contributes to the diverse culture of the campus community.
At the University of La Verne, students with an F-1 visa may apply to the traditional undergraduate experience on the La Verne Campus only.
A Top-Tier Education
In crafting bachelor’s degree programs for both domestic and international students, the University of La Verne strives to graduate well-rounded ethical individuals who improve their communities and develop a lifelong love of learning. To do this, we balance a liberal arts education with skills-based courses for your major, ensuring you have the knowledge to succeed in today’s marketplace.
Small Class Sizes
No matter which major you choose, all students receive plenty of attention and advising from faculty and staff. Small classes sizes create an ideal environment for discussions and offering your unique perspective. Our expert faculty have more time to get to know you and become invested in your personal and professional success.
Student Support
Our Office of International Services and Study Abroad (ISSA) helps you through your educational journey here. In addition to setting up events and academic and cultural orientation, ISSA assists international students with I-20, visas, finding employment, and issues involving travel. You’ll also have the support of other student services, like tutoring, counseling, health center, and more.
On-Campus Culture
The University of La Verne feels like a quintessential small college town with spacious grounds near a charming downtown. Here, our international undergraduate students have many opportunities to get involved: join any of the 70-plus student organizations or clubs, participate in student government or campus activities, or participate in one of our NCAA Division III athletics teams.
There are many other great reasons to apply to the traditional undergraduate experience at the University of La Verne.
Scholarships for International Students
The University of La Verne offers competitive merit scholarships to all qualified international undergraduate applicants. Awards are based on your GPA and test scores. We also offer a generous Performance Scholarship eligible to students majoring in the fine or visual arts. Learn more about our scholarships for international undergraduate students.
Applying to the University of La Verne
The University of La Verne’s Office of Admission considers you an international applicant if you are a resident of another country and not a citizen of the United States or if you live in the United States but require a student visa to study here. The admission requirements for international undergraduate students vary depending on whether you apply as a freshman or transfer.
International Freshman Admission
If you are not a United States citizen and recently graduated from or will soon graduate from high school, you will be applying as an international freshman student.
International Transfer Admission
If you are not a United States citizen and attended another college or university after high school, you will be applying as an international transfer student.
English Proficiency Requirements
We want to ensure that our international applicants will be successful here at the University of La Verne, which is why we ask for proof of English proficiency as part of the application. All international applicants who aren’t citizens or permanent residents of an English-speaking country can demonstrate proficiency in English through a variety of sources:
- SAT
- ACT
- TOEFL
- IELTS
- Duolingo English Test
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) exam
- PTE Academic exam
- Transcripts showing completion of a college-level English course (transfers only).
Read more about our English proficiency requirements, including tests, minimum scores, and interviews.