Thomas More University International Admissions
Welcome to Thomas More University International Admissions Services.
International Admissions Services at Thomas More University is here to assist students through the college application process and advise them on policies and procedures international students must follow while studying at Thomas More.
Contact [email protected] to learn more about applying to Thomas More, scholarship opportunities, or living in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area.
International Admissions Services include:
•Assisting and preparing international students for study at Thomas More University.
•Issuing the form I-20 (certificate of eligibility) to admitted students.
•Advising students on various policies and procedures, including applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT), working on campus and renewing a visa.
•Per federal regulation F-1 students may not enroll in more than one class or three credits per semester online. Therefore, F-1 students are not eligible to enroll in any online programs at Thomas More University.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
You must demonstrate English proficiency as a part of your application process. Click here to view your options for English proficiency standardized tests
There are three ways to qualify for an exemption from taking a standardized test to demonstrate your English proficiency:
- The student has completed at least one full year of English-language instruction at the high school level and earned a passing grade in standard English (not ESL). This must be shown on the student’s transcripts.
- The student has earned a passing score on the O Level Exam.
- The student has passed the first year of IB English (SL or HL) with a score of 5 or higher.
International Transfer Students
Definition of International Student for Admissions Purposes
An international student is defined as a student who is a non-US citizen and who does not have permanent resident status. The international student definition includes non-US citizens who are currently in the United States on a work, visit or study-related visa
International Admissions FAQ
Who counts as an international student at Thomas More University?
An international student is a non-US citizen who does not have permanent resident status. The definition also includes non-US citizens who are currently in the United States on a work, visit, or study-related visa.
How do I meet the English language proficiency requirement?
You must demonstrate English proficiency as part of your application. Submit an approved standardized test score, or qualify for an exemption by completing a full year of high school English with a passing grade in standard English (not ESL), passing the O Level Exam, or scoring 5 or higher in first-year IB English.
Does Thomas More issue the Form I-20?
Yes. International Admissions Services issues the Form I-20, the certificate of eligibility, to admitted students. The office also advises on renewing a visa, working on campus, and applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Can international students take online classes at Thomas More?
Under federal regulation, F-1 students may not enroll in more than one class or three credits per semester online. F-1 students are therefore not eligible to enroll in any fully online programs at Thomas More University.
What transcripts do international transfer students need?
Non-US institutions require a course-by-course evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credit Evaluators, such as The Evaluation Company. Have the evaluator send both the evaluation and the original official transcript. Students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours must also submit a secondary school transcript.
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