Thiel College

Academic Preparation

Preference will be given to those students who display superior ability to do college work as demonstrated by their high school records.

Thiel College expects a student to have completed at least 16 units of high school work by the conclusion of the senior year. It is strongly recommended that the student take:

• Four years of English
• Two years of a foreign language
• Two years of mathematics
• Two years of science
• Three years of social science

A student preparing for college study in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences should complete three years of mathematics and three years of science.

A student having earned a General Education Development (GED) diploma must submit a copy of the diploma with test results in addition to an official transcript of all high school work completed.

Applications for admission should be submitted online. Thiel also accepts the Common Application. After submitting a completed application, the student should request that his or her high school send an official copy of their high school transcript directly to the Thiel College Office of Admissions.

Students are not required to submit their official SAT and/or ACT test results. SAT and/or ACT test scores may be requested for scholarship consideration and/or if the student's high school transcripts do not meet our requirements. Students who fall below the minimum requirements of the GPA and/or ACT and SAT scores may be reviewed by an Application Review Committee.

Upon acceptance to Thiel College, a tuition deposit of $150 is required to reserve the student’s place in the incoming class.

International Admission Guidelines

All citizens of foreign countries are encouraged and welcome to apply for admission to Thiel College. To begin the application process, a prospective student must file a formal application with the Office of International Admission.

The student may file an application using either of the methods listed below:

• Online Application (preferred method)
• Common Application Form

Application Deadlines

The academic year at Thiel College consists of two semesters: fall (August) and spring (January). Thiel College adopts a rolling admissions policy and there is no set application deadline. However, it is strongly recommended that an applicant complete all admissions formalities and be accepted to Thiel, a minimum of six weeks prior to the start of the semester in which the international student wishes to enroll.

Academic Admissions Requirements

• TOEFL: 450 (PBT), 45 (IBT), 133 (CBT)
• IELTS: 5.0 band
• ACT: 18 composite score
• GPA: 2.4 cumulative
• 900/1600 scale
• STEP EIKEN: 2

Documentation Required

Applicants must provide documentation to demonstrate their academic proficiency and financial eligibility; all documents provided must be notarized (certified). All documents submitted become the property of Thiel College and are not returnable or refundable. Students who wish to obtain copies of documents submitted must provide a signed written request to the Office of Academic Records. The following documents must be submitted before an application can be processed (Translations are required for records in a language other than English):

1. Application Form
2. Passport Copy
3. Senior High School Transcript: A complete and official educational record of grades, diplomas, and certificates received. These documents must be attested to by the institution attended.
4. University/College Transcript: Applicable only to international student applicants planning to transfer credits from a college or university within or outside the United States.
5. TOEFL/IELTS/SAT/ACT Test Scores: Applicants are required to take either one of these standardized exams and have the scores reported directly to the College, by mentioning Thiel College’s CEEB code (2910) when taking the exam.
6. Letters of Recommendation: Applicants are required to submit a minimum of one letter. The letter must be written by someone who has known and experienced the applicant’s work in a professional setting related to the major of choice. (e.g.: professor, principal, dean)
7. Statement of Objective (Maximum 500 words): Applicants must submit an essay describing the reason for desiring to study at Thiel. Additionally, mention future academic plans, career objectives, and the motivation behind the intention to return home.
8. Official Bank Statement of Sponsor (notarized OR Sponsor’s Affidavit of Support (notarized): The sponsor must state their willingness and ability to sponsor the applicant’s education and living expenses. Additionally, the sponsor must list the various sources of income that will be used to support the applicant.
9. Financial Certification Form: The sponsor must document the availability of a minimum of one year’s total costs (USD $49,000).

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