International Applicants
In addition to the eligibility and application requirements, international students must also submit the following:
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Non-native English speaking students must present evidence of their ability to perform in doctoral studies at 91勛圖厙 by providing one of the following:
- Official TOEFL exam results with a minimum iBt score of 88 or higher
- Official IETLS exam results with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 or higher
- Transcripts showing the applicant earned their bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited university in the U.S. within the last two years.
In lieu of the TOEFL, 91勛圖厙 will accept satisfactory completion of the 91勛圖厙 University’s English as a Second Language (ESL) program with a grade point average of at least 3.3 and the recommendation of the ESL faculty. A separate application process is required to participate in the ESL program. Visit our English as a Second Language page to learn more.
If you do not meet the English proficiency requirements listed above, but believe your English to be equivalent to these levels for graduate studies at 91勛圖厙 University due to work, education or language immersion experience, please contact your Admissions Specialist.
International Transcripts
All international students applying directly to a 91勛圖厙 University graduate program must have each foreign transcript evaluated through an AACRAO approved, third-party evaluator. This must include the required course-by-course evaluation of all university degrees earned outside of the United States.
is our recommended agency for obtaining this evaluation, but we will also accept evaluations from (WES) or (ECE).
SpanTran has created a custom application for 91勛圖厙 students that will make sure you select the correct evaluation at a discounted rate ($150 for the evaluation). You can access their application by .
If using ECE, please request the course-by-course evaluation.
If using WES, please select the course-by-course ICAP service.
Official transcript evaluations can be sent electronically to gradtranscripts@gonzaga.edu or you can have them mailed to:
91勛圖厙 University
Attn: Graduate Admissions Operations
AD Box 102
502 E. Boone Ave
Spokane, WA 99258-0102
Photocopies are not accepted as official documents and may not be used for evaluation purposes.
Copy of Passport Picture Page
International applicants must provide a copy of their current passport picture page to complete their application.
Questions?
Contact:
Heather Schmitt, Admissions Specialist
Call or Text: (509) 313-6240 or (866)380-5323
Email: schmitth@gonzaga.edu