Admission Requirements: International Students

Complete an application

Incoming international students can get started by completing our online application.

 International Student Application

Before getting started, determine your Student Type

• International Freshman
  • Will be applying to university for the first time.
  • If you are a dual citizen and have citizenship in the U.S., you would simply apply as a ‘Freshman.’
• International Transfer
  • Have completed a high school degree and have taken courses at a community college or a university.
• Second-Degree
  • Have completed a bachelor’s degree
• Non-Degree Seeking 

Standardized Test Scores

While not required, all students who are native English speakers are welcome to submit an ACT or SAT score as part of their admission process. You can also choose to apply as test-optional. 

Submit your application essay

So that we can get to know you a little better, we require that you submit a brief personal essay with your application. Please submit your essay through your Bison Portal.

Submit Your Essay

Send your official transcripts

You’ll need to provide us with your official transcripts. Hard-copy transcripts and other academic records are considered "official" when they arrive in a sealed, stamped, official envelope with the seal and any other security features intact. Electronic transcripts are considered "official" when we receive them from a secure site formally linked to the sending institution or testing service. Unofficial transcripts from students will be not be accepted. Please note that your school transcript must be submitted in English. 

Transcripts can be sent by a school official to: internationaladmissions [at] lipscomb.edu (internationaladmissions[at]lipscomb[dot]edu)

*If you are a Transfer student, we will need both your high school and college transcripts

Transcript Evaluations

All students graduating or transferring from an international school will be required to provide a third-party transcript evaluation through one of the following services. Lipscomb offers a discounted rate for evaluations done through The Evaluation Company.

• The Evaluation Company
  • The Evaluation Company has a custom application for Lipscomb students to ensure you select the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate, linked here. You can also utilize this tool if you have questions about which documents you need to upload for credential evaluation.
• WES
• Lisano
• IEE

English Proficiency Tests

All international students are required to submit an English proficiency score.  If you are a native English speaker or your education up to this point has been in English, this requirement may be waived.  Your results must be sent to the university directly from the testing service. We do not accept self-reported scores. We accept any of the following exams for Lipscomb’s English Proficiency Exam:

• Duolingo (*Recommended): A minimum score of 105
• TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score requirement of 550 on the paper-based test, and 80 on the internet-based test (IBT)
• IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5

Complete an interview

The interview is a time to meet with your Admissions Counselor and discuss why you are interested in Lipscomb. You can schedule your interview in your Bison Portal.