• Life University operates on a quarter system. Please select the QUARTER and see more information about the quarters at Life University here.
• Submit an online APPLICATION with a non-refundable $50 application processing fee here.
• Transcripts from international high schools and colleges and universities must be received with the official evaluation report from the foreign credential evaluation
  • Life University accepts credential evaluations from any of the NACES.org evaluation network members*. www.naces.org/members

If you are a prospective student-athlete, please make sure to have your transcripts evaluated by INCRED. www.incredevals.org

*CANADIAN STUDENTS: Some colleges and universities are exempt from the credential evaluation requirement. Please see a list of exempt colleges here.

Duolingo: go.duolingo.com/applicants
A minimum score of 85 or higher
Test of English as a Foreign Language: TOEFL
A score of 500 or higher, 173 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL, or 61 or higher on the Internet-based test is acceptable.

• Life University TOEFL code is 5358.

Note: The following category of international applicants are exempt from the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement

1. English Language Exemptions
2. TRANSFER international students who have taken 24 or more credit hours in an American college and/or have passed English Composition I, English Composition II or equivalent classes or International students who have received a four-year degree from the United States are also exempt from an English language proficiency exam.

Submitting SAT/ACT scores is optional. However, if you have taken any of these tests, please send the score by accessing your College Board account to Life University.

ACT: my.act.org/account/signin?location=https://my.act.org
The ACT code for Life University is 0845

SAT: www.collegeboard.org/
The SAT code for Life University is 7006

However, you are required to take the ACCUPLACER either prior to your arrival or when you arrive on campus, please email the testing center coordinator for more information: Bridgette.Morris@life.edu

• I-20 Request Form. Download, complete and submit the linked the I-20 Request Form
• A PDF copy of your most recent PASSPORT
• FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires international students to show the University evidence of adequate financial resources to provide for at least one year of full-time education, travel, and living expenses.
• BANK LETTER or BANK STATEMENT: The bank statement or bank letter cannot be older than six months before the student’s start date.
• SCHOLARSHIP: If you are a recipient of any scholarship that covers first-year expenses (fully or partially), the award letter must state the source of the scholarship and the award amount in U.S. dollars.
• SPONSOR LETTER: A sponsor affidavit is required along with all financial documents. LU Sponsor Form

Professional Service Inc. (PSI)

This health insurance must be purchased prior to your arrival in the states. Please visit https://www.psiservice.com/life for more information. Once purchased, please send a copy to InternationalDocuments@life.edu.

Once you receive your I-20, please visit fmjfee.com to pay $350 fee before applying for your visa interview.

Please check travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html for visa wait times.

Canadian students do not require a visa interview!