First-year international applicants are students who plan to enroll at Sewanee as first-time international college students.

International Application Checklist & Timeline
To be considered for admission the applicant must submit the following items:
Free Common Application Roughly 7 business days after submitting, we will email Applicant Status Page login credentials. 
SAT/ACT scores (optional) Applicants choose on the Common Application if they would like to submit SAT/ACT scores or apply test-optional. Self-report your scores for free here.
English Proficiency Exam Review the requirements and waiver details.
Financial Plan Form After the Common Application is submitted your Applicant Status Page will populate a Financial Plan Form which will communicate a family's plan to afford the direct and indirect costs to attend the University of the South.
Applied Early Decision? Submit the early decision agreement. Early Decision Agreements must be submitted with the application. We cannot change your application to an Early Decision Round.
Official High School Transcript Your high school counselor must submit an English copy via commonapp.org
School Profile Your high school counselor must submit an English copy via commonapp.org
2 Letters of Recommendation Recommenders must submit an English copy via commonapp.org or by email. We prefer 1 core teacher and 1 college counselor/principal recommendation. 
Applying for need-based financial aid? submit the following document:
Financial Documents CSS Profile. Information can be found on the International Aid page.
Not APPLYING FOR NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID? SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING Document:
Financial Documents Certificate of Finances Form. Information can be found on the International Aid page.
Timeline

It's important for applicants to meet the required deadlines and please know that documents take time to be marked as received. Supporting documents include transcripts, recommendation letters, school profile, exam scores, financial documents and/or anything listed on your Sewanee Applicant Status Page.

Admission Round Common Application deadline Supporting documents deadline Admission & scholarship notifications Deposit deadline
Early Decision I Nov. 15 Nov. 19 Early December Jan. 15
Early Action Dec. 1 Dec. 6 Late January April 1
Early Decision II Jan. 15 Jan. 21 Early February March 1
Regular Decision Feb. 1 Feb. 8 Early March April 1

Applicants

Connect with us!

We encourage prospective students, parents, and counselors to engage with Sewanee at one of the following virtual events! 

  • 15 on the 15th: On the 15 of each month, March 15 through December 15, fifteen liberal arts and sciences colleges across the U.S. will join together with current students from their respective colleges to offer you a virtual session.
  • VirtU-8: VirtU-8 is a group of eight diverse institutions in the United States, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Events change in Spring and Fall so continue to check back. 

Scholarships & Aid

All applicants applying to Sewanee have at least two types of aid available, academic aid and need-based aid. Please review the requirements in the link below.

English Proficiency

Sewanee considers several standardized tests to evaluate English language proficiency and we reserve the right to require additional exams. 

Review & Timeline

Every application submitted to us is reviewed by multiple members of the admission staff. We're looking to say yes and it's how you craft your application that gives us the ability to do so. Be sure you understand our review process and admission timeline.

International Transfers

All international applicants will be reviewed by the International Enrollment Coordinator. This includes all international first-year and transfer applicants. 

Interviews

We do not take interview requests. It is helpful for us to receive an optional InitialView interview or for you to connect with a current student. 

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I have all additional documents in? How much does it cost to apply? Is Sewanee test optional? All of these questions and more answered below.

Resources

Any student who is not a U.S. citizen will qualify as an international applicant. The University of the South is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. Be sure to review the below resources on Sewanee.

Admitted Students

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Excited to begin your journey here on the Mountain? This is where you can make your enrollment deposit, register for an admitted student event, keep up with our Sewanee Sessions, and learn more about the people, places, and opportunities you will soon be acquainted with.

Office of Global Citizenship

From your application through your graduation (and beyond!), we support your academic, social, and personal endeavors with international student orientation, immigration and acculturation advising, off-campus trips, on-campus events, Friendship Families, and more.

Contact

Joe Rodgers
INTERNATIONAL ENROLLMENT COORDINATOR

international@sewanee.edu

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