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Application & Instructions for International Students

Admission decisions are related to the applicant’s undergraduate academic record, recommendations, prior experience, graduate examination (GRE or GMAT) score, and approved English-language test (TOEFL/TWE) for students whose native language is not English.

The following guidelines apply:

1. Transfer courses from other graduate programs will be assessed carefully and, typically, only six semester credits or 10 quarter credits will be considered for transfer as a student enters the MIM program.
   
   
2. A TOEFL score of at least 213 (550 computer-based TOEFL) and a TWE (Test of Written English) of at least 4.0 are required for students who are not native speakers of English, unless a student has received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.
   
   
3. All applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited or chartered college or university.

Submit the following:

• The MIM Application Instructions (PDF) and MIM Application for Admission (PDF) are saved in PDF format and can be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader you can download it from Adobe's website.
  
  
• A $35 (USD) non-refundable application fee (please make checks payable to Whitworth University.) For information on wire transfer and credit card payment contact Bonnie Wakefield at bwakefield@whitworth.edu.
  
  
• A one-page (typed) essay, stating your purpose for wanting to enter the MIM program. Please explain how this relates to your short-term and long-term goals.
  
  
• Two complete recommendation forms (PDF) by persons who have worked closely with you and are familiar with your academic and/or professional background.
  
  
• Official transcripts from ALL colleges or universities you are now attending or have previously attended. These must be sent to the MIM Office at Whitworth University directly from the university or university’s registrar’s office. (Photocopies or unofficial copies will not be accepted.)
  
  
• All international applicants will be required to provide a professional credential evaluation of their university transcripts. Please send official transcripts and documentation of degree earned to:
  
  Lisano International
  P.O. Box 407
  Auburn AL 36831-0407
  USA
  www.lisano-intl.com

  Please choose the "Document by Document" service at US $75. All transcripts and evaluations will be forwarded to Whitworth University.

• Official GRE or GMAT score reports sent directly to the MIM Office at Whitworth University from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). To request GMAT scores contact GMAT, Educational Testing Service, Box 6103, Princeton, NJ 08541-6103. To request GRE scores contact GRE, Educational Testing Service, Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000. The Whitworth University code is 4953.
• Professional résumé that highlights your work experience, significant achievements and responsibilities.

Non-U.S. citizens must also include:

• An official TOEFL score report sent directly to the MIM Office at Whitworth University from the Educational Testing Service. To request your TOEFL score, contact TOEFL, Box 6153, Princeton, NJ 08541-6153 U.S.A. This is required from all non-native English speakers. For general information write to: TOEFL, Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 U.S.A.
• A detailed International Student Financial Statement form with the supporting verification documents. (Document(s) must show evidence of adequate available financial resources to attend the MIM program.)
• An affidavit of financial support is required from students whose financial resources are supplemented in part or in whole by someone other than themselves. Use INS form I-134.
• Non-degree seeking students must meet all of the requirements expected of degree candidates. Class enrollment is done on a space-available basis, giving priority to full degree-seeking students. Note: International students unable to meet all of these entrance requirements are encouraged to consider application to Whitworth’s post-baccalaureate program, a semester-long or one-year program designed to help students improve their English language skills. Completion of the post-baccalaureate program does not guarantee admission to graduate school.

* Important Information on the MIM Application Process