International Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, please submit the following: 

• Online application online or through the CommonApp
• Copy of your passport
• Copy of your secondary school (high school) records
• Proof of English language proficiency
• ACT/SAT test scores (optional)
• Personal statement and recommendation letters (optional)

Secondary school (high school) & college/university records:

• From U.S. schools, the transcript must be an official copy mailed to Heidelberg directly, or delivered in a sealed envelope. 
• From schools outside the U.S., students must submit their records to a NACES-approved credential evaluation service such as WES

Undergraduate Admission Process

After applying and submitting the required documents, students will receive their admission decision typically within one week. The steps below represent the normal sequence students follow from the point of admission through their enrollment at Heidelberg. Our international admission office will help you every step of the way!

1. Apply for need-based aid through Heidelberg’s International Student Financial Aid application
2. Receive Tuition Payment Plan outlining the costs to attend Heidelberg
3. Submit $250 enrollment fee to confirm intention to enroll at Heidelberg (suggested by May 1st for fall semester enrollment)
4. Submit the Affidavit of Financial Support form and evidence of financial support
5. Order shipping of student’s form I-20/DS-2019 package through eShipGlobal
6. Receive I-20/DS-2019, pay your SEVIS fee, and schedule visa interview appointment
7. Notify Heidelberg when you obtain your U.S. visa by scanning a copy of the visa to international [at] nfmy6688.com

*Undergraduate transfer students from a U.S. institution may not need to complete all of the above steps, but will need to complete the Transfer In form with the assistance of your International Student Advisor at your current school.

To be considered for admission, please submit the following: 

• Online application through Heidelberg website
• Copy of your passport
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Goal statement (specific to each graduate program)
• Letters of recommendation
  • 3 letters of recommendation are required for applicants to the Master of Arts in Counseling program; this is not required for MBA applicants
• Official university records
  • From U.S. schools, the transcript must be an official copy mailed to Heidelberg directly, or delivered in a sealed envelope. 
  • From schools outside the U.S., students must submit their records to a NACES-approved credential evaluation service for a course-by-course evaluation such as SpanTran. 

Graduate Admission Process

After applying and submitting the required documents, students will receive their admission decision typically within 1-2 weeks. Then, the steps below represent the normal sequence students follow from the point of admission through their enrollment at Heidelberg. Our international admission office will help you every step of the way!

1. Receive Tuition Payment Plan outlining the costs to attend Heidelberg
2. Submit the Affidavit of Financial Support form and evidence of financial support
3. Order shipping of student’s I-20 or DS-2019 package through eShipGlobal
4. Receive I-20/DS-2019, pay your SEVIS fee, and schedule visa interview appointment
5. Notify Heidelberg when you obtain your U.S. visa by scanning a copy of the visa to international [at] nfmy6688.com

*Graduate transfer students from a U.S. institution may not need to complete all of the above steps, but will need to complete the Transfer In form with the assistance of the International Student Advisor at your current school.