International Students
Requirements and Procedures
Cleveland Chiropractic College is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. Students from outside the
United States may be admitted after completion of all admission procedures. In addition, international students must fulfill the following conditions:
- Submit proof of proficiency in English, as required by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, by completing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a passing score of 550 or better (paper-based test), 79-80 (internet-based) or 213 or better (computer-based test). Testing information may be obtained by writing to TOEFL, Box 899, Princeton, NJ 08504. This requirement is waived if the applicant earned an undergraduate or advanced degree at an accredited institution in the United States.
- Submit evidence of having the financial resources, or funding commitment, as required by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service, to complete a minimum of one calendar year of education (three trimesters).
- Comply with the laws, rules, and regulations of the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.
- Have their academic documents evaluated by World Education Service or a service approved by the Director of Admissions. Contact the Office of Admissions regarding evaluation service forms and procedures.
- Meet the same educational requirements (or international equivalency) as United States citizens.
- Submit proof of health insurance coverage.
Contact the Director of Admissions for more specific information relating to international students’ admissions procedures. The Registrar is the College representative approved by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service to accept and process all paperwork relating to nonimmigrant students.