International Students

Application Requirements

Application for admission must be submitted online. Preferred application deadlines: May 1st (Fall term), Sept. 1st (Spring term)

Academic credentials and test scores must be submitted directly to York College of Pennsylvania by the issuing institution to be considered official. They may be sent by mail, email, or by electronic document transfer to:

Office of Admissions
York College of Pennsylvania
441 Country Club Rd.
York, PA 17403
admissions@ycp.edu

NOTE: Academic credentials or test scores sent by the applicant are not considered official.

First Year Applicants (applicants with no previous post-secondary education):

• Official Copy of Secondary School grade report (high school transcript) along with a certified English translation if needed.
• Evidence of English language proficiency (for Non-Native English speakers).
• Official SAT or ACT test scores (for Native English speakers and applicants to Engineering, Computer Science, Nursing, Education, Forensic Chemistry, and Allied Health programs).

Transfer Applicants (applicants that have earned post-secondary credits):

• Official copy of your transcript from the institution you are currently attending and any other institutions that you have previously attended in the United States.
• Official course-by-course credential evaluation of all your foreign college/university transcripts, regardless of the number of courses completed. The evaluation must be prepared and sent by World Education Services.
• Evidence of English language proficiency (for Non-Native English speakers).

English Proficiency

English language proficiency is required for all students whose native language is not English. Proof of English proficiency is required for both admission and the issuance of visa documents. Applicants must be proficient for admission consideration.

York College accepts the following standardized tests to determine English proficiency for non-native English speaking applicants for Undergraduate and Graduate programs:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum required score: 79 for the Internet-based test
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum required score: 6.0 overall band
• Duolingo English Test (DET) minimum required score: 95 
• Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) minimum required score: 58
• Global Test of English Communication (GTEC) minimum required score: 1190

Note: International students also have the option to submit SAT or ACT test results as evidence of English proficiency.

I-20 Requirements

Accepted International students who require an F-1 student visa to study in the United States must meet the requirements for an I-20 document. They must provide financial guarantee that sufficient funds exist to cover their educational and living expenses in the U.S. for the duration of their studies. Submit the following:

• ‌2019-2020 Financial Certification form along with the supporting documents listed below:
  • Evidence of current liquid funds (ex: Signed bank letter or statement on official bank letterhead).
  • Proof of annual income from family or sponsors (ex: Signed employment letter with position title and annual salary on company letterhead, or copy or income tax report).
• Evidence of English language proficiency (for Non-Native English speakers).
• YCP Health and Medical Records form for International Students (must have all required immunizations)
• SEVIS F-1 Status Verification Form(only for students currently on F-1 status in the U.S.)
• Affidavit of Support (only for students living off-campus with a host family)

Required documents may be sent to the Office of Admissions by mail or by email. Only clear scanned documents in PDF format will be accepted by email. (No photos or jpg files)

Office of Admissions
York College of Pennsylvania
441 Country Club Rd.
York, PA 17403
admissions@ycp.edu

Scholarships

We consider first-time students for merit scholarships and grants based upon their complete applications. Every accepted First time York College student will be eligible for a merit scholarship, further decreasing the cost of a college that is already a tremendous value!

In addition, international students may apply directly to any of our competitive scholarship programs, if qualified.