International Students

International students may begin the application process as early as  August 1 after the last semester of their junior year (or equivalent) in high school. The address for mailing materials is:

The College of Idaho
Office of Admission
2112 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell, ID 83605

Our fax number is (208) 459-5757 and our email is admission@collegeofidaho.edu.

In order to be considered for admission, international students should submit the following materials:

• An application for admission.
• An official high school transcript that includes all work from the 9th grade to the date of application (see note on official transcripts below the next bullet point). Upon graduation, a final transcript must be submitted. GED scores may be presented in lieu of an official high school record.
• Transcripts of any college work attempted.
  
  Note on official transcripts: If applicant is studying in the United States, transcripts are official only when mailed directly from or delivered in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution to the Admission Office. If applicant is studying outside the United States, transcripts may be received electronically when sent by the applicant’s secondary school. If a student has taken college coursework, The College of Idaho requires that transcripts be evaluated by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or another approved credential evaluation service.
• Guidance counselor and/or teacher evaluations.
• A short essay/personal statement on one of the essay topics in the application.

International applicants are also required to submit one of the following official test scores:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for non-native English speakers: minimum paper-based score of 550, minimum computer-based score of 213, and minimum iBT score of 79*.
• ACT or SAT exam scores**.
• An IELTS language proficiency score of 5.5 or higher (www.ielts.org).
• Duolingo scores may also be accepted to meet English proficiency requirements.

*Similar English proficiency tests may also be accepted if deemed appropriate by the Admission Committee. Students who fail to meet the English language requirement may enroll in an ESL language center at another institution. Proficiency certification of ESL meets the English language requirement for admission.

**The College of Idaho will accept ACT/SAT test scores as official if they meet the criteria outlined in the First-Year Students section.

Students must provide evidence of adequate financial resources by submitting a Verification of Finances Form with supporting information from their bank or an International Student Financial Aid Form offered through the College Board. (A recent version of the document may be found on our website here.)

Given the amount of time it may take to secure a student visa, international students are encouraged to apply as early as possible and no later than June 1 or December 1 depending on start term. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the Vice President for Enrollment Management.

International applicants are encouraged to visit the College website at www.collegeofidaho.edu for additional information regarding programs, student life, and other aspects of an international student's experience at The College of Idaho. Applications may be downloaded from the College website or the Common Application website. For more information, please contact the Admission Office at admission@collegeofidaho.edu.