FAQ: Applying for Admission

Admission Questions for International Students

This is determined by country of citizenship, not where you live.

You are an international student if you are a:
- foreign national living outside of the U.S., – or –
- a foreign national living in the U.S. who is neither a U.S. Citizen nor a Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR with a green-card)
If you are an LPR or Citizen of the U.S. living overseas, you are considered an American Abroad and will apply through the International Admission office for admission and Hiram College scholarships and grants. You are allowed to apply for federal financial aid via FAFSA.
International students and Americans Abroad will apply using the new International Student Application. Detailed instructions are available online for:
- First-year candidates may apply for fall (August) semester and spring (January) semesters.
- Transfer candidates may apply for fall and spring (January) semesters.
No. A candidate who has been enrolled in any post-secondary studies must apply as a transfer student. Hiram must receive credentials reflecting all secondary and post-secondary courses undertaken, as they will be reviewed in the transfer admission process.
Candidates must submit evidence of successful progress toward or completion of secondary school. This can be documented with diplomas, certificates, and/or results of external or school leaving examinations appropriate to your secondary educational program. These may include, but are not limited to SSC/HSC, CXC, Advanced Subsidiary, A Level, WAEC, and other comparable measures. If you are in the process of completing your last year of secondary education and final documents and results are not yet available, Hiram will make the admission decision on the basis of current and predicted grades. If you have questions regarding credentials, feel free to contact us for clarification and assistance.
Hiram requires TOEFL or IELTS unless you can document English proficiency through one of the following or comparable credential (with Admission Office approval):
- (Old) SAT Critical Reading score: 460
- ACT English: 20
- IGCSE O-level English: Grade B or higher
- PTE Academic Score – 58
- ELS Language Center – Successful completion of Level 112
- Transfer student who has successfully completed of 26 or more transferable credit hours at a two- or four year post-secondary institution in the U.S. and has completed the full freshman English requirement at that school with a grade of C or better.
If you cannot afford to have the testing agency send results directly to Hiram, we will accept a photocopy. The photocopy must be attested with an original school stamp/seal and signature of the appropriate school official certifying that the results are true. You may also have your official score reports attested through an EducationUSA Center.
The fall semester (August) priority application deadline is February 15. The spring (January) priority application deadline is October 1. Applications received or completed after the priority dates are processed on a space-available basis.
You may submit them all together or in stages as they are ready. If you choose to send them in batches, be certain that your complete name appears on the documents so that we can match them to your file and process them when they arrive. We notify you by email when your file is complete.
Transcripts must come directly to us from the school. If not already in English, please send us a transcript in the original language and a copy that has been translated into English. One of these must have an original school stamp/seal and signature on it certifying that it is a true copy. Your local EducationUSA Center may offer assistance in translating your documents into English.
No. Hiram verifies all results online. You must purchase a scratch card and email us (interal@hiram.edu) the following information from it:
- Examination Number (10-digit no. = 7-digit centre no. plus your 3-digit candidate no.)
- Examination Year
- Type of Examination
- Card Serial Number
- PIN
- URL where the results may be accessed
You may send documents through email for an initial review. The following address can be used for international first-class post or courier of official items:

Office of International Admission
Hiram College
6832 Hinsdale Street-PO Box 96
Hiram, OH 44234
U.S.A.

Email: interal@hiram.edu
Phone: +1 (330) 569.5175
Fax: +1 (330) 569.5169
Hiram’s approach to admission is holistic. We are a residential school where good students enjoy an opportunity to broaden their horizons, enhance their varied skills and talents, and prepare for successful careers after graduation. As a result, several factors play a role in the admission decision. Strong academic preparation and performance, scores on external examinations, teacher evaluations, and special talents and skills are all considered in the decision-making process.
No. Family financial circumstances do not play a role in the admission decision at Hiram College. However, financial documentation is required before Hiram can issue the Form I-20 required for the F-1 student visa.
Yes. Hiram College awards Global Scholarships to international first-year and transfer students. The awards are competitive and there is no separate scholarship application. All international candidates automatically receive scholarship consideration based on the application and supporting documents submitted for admission. Hiram College Global Scholarships are awarded to campus residents in varying amounts up to a maximum of $16,000 per year. Scholarships are renewed annually at the same level for students who maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Hiram College has a Tuition Guarantee. This means that the cost of your tuition is locked in for all four years at the rate you pay for the first year. At the same time, any scholarship you receive is renewed on an annual basis. While students at other schools may experience significant annual cost increases for each subsequent year of education, at Hiram there will be no increase in tuition. This means you can plan ahead and your family will benefit from significant savings over the four years of your college career.