Undergraduate International Student Admission
Admission to Baldwin Wallace University is selective, but each application is reviewed independently on its own merits. When the admission office receives the completed application, it will be evaluated by the committee for the admission decision.
Application Instructions:
- The admission application for first year undergraduate students (complete one of the following)
- Official high school transcripts
- High School Counselor Form
- Teacher Recommendation
- Financial Statement
- The exams below are part of the requirements for first year undergraduate students (complete one of the following)
- TOEFL (IBT 79, CBT 213, PBT 550)
- IELTS (composite 6.5)
- SAT* (with Critical Reading 540)
- ACT* (with English 24)
* Students who have taken an English curriculum are highly recommended to take the SAT or ACT exam.
A $25 non-refundable application fee is required with applications not submitted online. Checks should be made payable to Baldwin Wallace University.
Conservatory of Music Students Only
These items are in addition to the above requirements
- Common Application Supplement (Only if applied via Common App)
- Music Teacher Evaluation
- Students interested in a music major must also submit the Audition Portfolio and a videotaped audition. Digital Audition
A $60 non-refundable audition fee is required with all applications. Checks should be made payable to Baldwin Wallace University.
For more information about the conservatory audition process, applying, and majors, please go to the conservatory of music home page.
Transfer Students Only
- The admission application for first year undergraduate students (complete one of the following)
- Current F-1 students transferring from another US college or university must submit the Transfer Application and the F-1 Transfer Undergraduate Student Verification Form, available from the Office of Admission.
- Official University Transcripts (Must be in English)
- Teacher Recommendation
- Financial Statement
- The exams below are part of the requirements for first year undergraduate students (complete one of the following)
- TOEFL (IBT 79, CBT 213, PBT 550)
- IELTS (composite 6.5)
- SAT* (with Critical Reading 540)
- ACT* (with English 24)
* Students who have taken an English curriculum are highly recommended to take the SAT or ACT exam.
Application Timelines
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The fall semester begins in August, and the spring semester begins in January. We ask that students apply at least four months prior to their intended date of entrance in order to allow time for the admission decision and the visa application process.
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Students typically will be notified of a decision within four to six weeks of completing the application. Students applying to be music majors will have their videotaped audition and portfolio reviewed by the Conservatory of Music.
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When a student is admitted to Baldwin Wallace, an acceptance letter will be emailed to you. Upon receiving the $200 new student fee, Baldwin Wallace will issue and mail an I-20 form for the student’s use in securing a visa from the nearest U.S. Consulate. Please note the additional $100 SEVIS fee listed on your I-20 for the overseas Visa process.
Office of Admission, International Recruitment
Baldwin Wallace University
275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017-2088
USA
Direct: (440) 826-2222
Fax: (440) 826-3830
E-mail - admission@bw.edu
