International Student Requirements

International First-Time Freshmen Applicants

Application Checklist

International first-time freshmen applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission to the university:

• Application for admission (submitted through online application system);
   
• Non-refundable application fee (payable through online application system);
   
• Chronological Record of Education detailing educational history and/or work history, if applicable;
   
• Official or certified true copies of all secondary academic records, transcripts, notes, and/or mark sheets from foreign institutions and U.S. schools, if applicable;
  • Certified translation required if original record not provided in English.
• Official ACT or SAT score report (sent directly from testing agency);
  • Applicants from countries where the ACT or SAT is not available or who are currently in Intensive English Programs in the U.S. will be required to take the residual ACT upon arrival on campus.
• Official proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores sent directly from testing agency);
  • Applicants who are from a country where English is the official language or have completed all high school coursework from a country where English is the official language do not need to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic scores to be considered for admission.
  • COVID-19 Update: We are accepting Duolingo score of 100 or higher for undergraduate admissions purposes. For more information contact intladmissions@louisiana.edu.
• Confidential Financial Guarantee and supporting bank statement verifying financial support for one year.

Admissions Requirements

International students are considered for guaranteed freshmen admission if they:

• Have a high school GPA of at least 2.5 (converted to the U.S. scale)
   
• Meet the minimum requirements for ACT OR SAT scores
  • ACT: 19 in Math and 18 in English
    OR
  • SAT: 510 in Math and 500 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
     
• Meet the minimum requirements for English language proficiency (unless exempt from this requirement):
  • TOEFL: 79 (Internet-based test) or 550 (paper-based test)
    OR
  • IELTS: 6.5
    OR
  • Duolingo: 100
    OR
  • ACT English: 18
    OR
  • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500
    OR
  • Accuplacer Writing: 250
     

Submitting Documents via Courier

If sending required application documents using a courier service, please use the following address for Undergraduate Admissions:

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
1311 Johnston Street
Foster Hall Room 112
Lafayette, LA  70503