Application Process for International Students


When to Apply

Apply online before February 1 and the application fee will be waived. Applications received after the deadline are processed on a space-available basis. 


International First-Year Students

February 1

Deadline for fall (August) semester applications

April 1

Accepted student decision and deposit date


International Transfer Students

February 1

Deadline for fall (August) semester applications

April 1

Accepted student decision and deposit date for fall

September 15

Deadline for spring (January) semester applications

November 1

Accepted student decision and deposit date for spring


Application for Admission


Application Form

A student who has completed secondary or higher secondary education must apply as a first year student. An applicant who has been enrolled in any post-secondary/university studies must apply as a transfer student. 


First Year (Freshman) Candidate

  1. 2008–2009 First year common application
  2. Application fee of U.S. $35 (waived with online application)
  3. Personal essay (minimum 250 words)
  4. 2008–2009 secondary school report
  5. 2008–2009 international supplement to the secondary school report (This form should only be completed only by secondary schools using non-U.S. education systems. International schools using an AP curriculum need not complete the form.)
  6. Secondary school transcript and lower secondary and senior secondary examination results.
  7. 2008–2009 home school supplement (Complete only if you are home schooled.)
  8. English language proficiency: Students whose primary language is not English must document proficiency by one of the following or other recognized test of language proficiency:
    • TOEFL Score - PBT: 550, CBT: 213, or iBT: 80
    • IELTS - Band score: 6.5
    • SATI - Critical Reading subscore: 500
    • ACT - English subscore: 21
    • A-Level English – Grade: B
  9. SAT I or ACT score report
    • ESL applicant with TOEFL score less than 550 is exempt
    • Student residing in a country where tests are not administered is exempt
  10. Two teacher evaluations - Select faculty who have taught you in an academic subject during the final two years of your education.


Transfer Candidate

  1. 2008 -2009 common transfer application

  2. Application fee of U.S. $35 (waived with online application)

  3. Personal essay (minimum 250 words) submitted online

  4. 2008-2009 college official’s report

  5. Post secondary/university transcript(s)

  6. Secondary school transcript and lower secondary and senior secondary examination results

  7. English language proficiency: Students whose primary language is not English must document proficiency by one of the following or other recognized test:

    • TOEFL score – PB: 550; CB: 213; or iB: 80

    • IELTS – Band score: 6.5

    • SAT I – Critical Reading subscore: 500

    • ACT – English subscore: 21

    • A - Level English – Grade: B

  8. Two college instructor evaluations

    Additionally, transfer applicants who have completed less than 30 semester hours or less than one year of full-time post-secondary studies must submit the following: 

  9. 2008-2009 common application final report

  10. SAT I or ACT score report

    • ESL applicant with TOEFL score of less than 550 is exempt

    • Student residing in a country where tests are not administered is exempt


Academic Documents

All academic documents must be original or certified true copies with seal and signature of school official or Ministry of Education issuing the document.

Examination score reports must be sent to the Office of Admission directly from the agency or testing company issuing the results. You may arrange to have SAT I, TOEFL, and ACT results sent to Hiram by including Hiram's institutional code number in the appropriate space when you register for the test:


Obtaining Forms

All forms identified above may be printed from the Common Application website.
International Application Instructions to assist you  with the admission process may be downloaded in an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version.  You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print all instructions and forms.

Post Acceptance Forms  

Following notification of admission, a student may be asked to submit one or more of the following forms:


Contacting Us

We hope that you now have enough information to apply to Hiram. If you have additional questions, please email us at interal@hiram.edu.

Addressing Mail

Address regular mail to:

Office of Admission
Hiram College
P.O. Box 96
Hiram, OH  44234
(USA)

For UPS, FedEx, DHL or other services that require a street address:

Office of Admission
Hiram College
6832 Hinsdale St—Teachout Price Hall
P.O. Box 96
Hiram, OH  44234
(USA)

Phone:  (1) 330.569.5169