International Students

With students from throughout the U.S. and 20+ countries worldwide, Longwood's academically-focused environment is perfect for international students.

Admissions Requirements

International Freshman Requirements

To complete an application for undergraduate admissions, follow the steps below:

  1. Complete and submit the international application through Common Application and submit the $50 application fee.
  2. Send certified official, original transcripts as well as any leaving certificate scores from all secondary institutions with certified English translations and evaluations with an explanation of grading system/scale

    Secondary Education: Proof of successful completion of secondary education (e.g., secondary school transcripts, final exam scores, diploma) with certified English translations. Longwood recognizes the value of the International Baccalaureate diploma and will award transfer credits for IB exams

    Curriculum: Qualified students will have studied math, science, history, their native language, and a foreign language during the completion of secondary school

  3. Verify English language proficiency. See the English Proficiency requirements
  4. Complete and submit Undergraduate Financial Certification Form (pdf), along with the bank statements
  5. Submit a copy of the information page in your passport

International Transfer Requirements

To complete an application for undergraduate transfer admissions, follow the steps below:

  1. Complete and submit the international application through Common Application and submit the $50 application fee.
  2. Send certified official, original transcripts from all post-secondary institutions with certified English translations and evaluations with an explanation of grading system/scale, proof of secondary school graduation
  3. Submit Undergraduate Financial Certification Form (pdf) along with bank statements
  4. Submit a copy of the information page in your passport

Additional Requirements

International Applicants Transferring from a University in the U.S.

  • Non-native English speakers who have studied at a university in the U.S. for 2 or more years are not required to submit any English language proficiency scores
  • Non-native English speakers who have completed less than 1 year of study at a U.S. university, please submit English language proficiency scores
  • See the English Proficiency requirements

International Applicants Transferring from a University Outside of the U.S.

  • Send certified course-by-course evaluation for all post-secondary level studies completed outside of the U.S. at institutions that do not hold regional accreditation in the United States. GPA and Degree equivalencies must be included with your course-by-course evaluation. All fees charged by translators or external evaluators must be paid by the student. We require an evaluation from World Education Services (WES) and SpanTran.
  • Submit verification of English language proficiency
  • See the English Proficiency requirements

English Proficiency Requirements

Undergraduate students who do not have test scores will:

  1. Be assessed via an online assessment with Dr. Deborah Westin, Director of the English Language Bridge Program 
  2. Be required to write for 5 minutes on screen while Dr. Westin reviews

The admissions decision will be sent to the student within 24 hours of completion of the interview.


Proof of English Language Proficiency for non-native speakers of English through one of the following:

  • TOEFL minimum score of 79/80
  • IELTS minimum score of 6.5
  • Duolingo minimum score of 115
  • Cambridge English score of C1
  • SAT Critical Reading score of 500 or higher with Longwood Interview Assessment score of 15 or higher. The Interview Assessment is conducted by a TESOL certified Longwood professor by a video-conferencing or in-person.

International Applicants who meet the academic requirements, but do not meet required English proficiency may apply for the English Language Bridge Program (EBP).

  • TOEFL score of 60-79
  • IELTS score of 5.0-6.5
  • Duolingo score of 95-110
  • Cambridge score of B1 or B2
  • SAT Critical Reading score of 500 or higher with Longwood Interview Assessment score below 15

Native English Speaker

International Admissions will contact Native speakers of English to determine which additional standardized test scores may be required.

International Baccalaureate Diplomas

TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/Cambridge requirement is waived for applicants who have earned an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.

Cost

Longwood University requires the following minimum annual support, which is considered sufficient to support a basic student lifestyle.

Tuition and Fees: $27,410

Room: $8,863 

Meal Plan: $4,735

Total: $41,008

See more information about Tuition & Fees.

Scholarships

Merit-based Scholarships – Freshman Applicants only

Longwood recognizes and rewards outstanding academic achievement, strong leadership and good citizenship. Students earning a GPA of 3.0 and higher are eligible to receive merit scholarships. Priority consideration is given to students who apply by Dec 1. These annual awards are renewable for all four years for those who meet that renewal criteria.

Merit Scholarships for Fall 2024 Freshman Applicants

Cormier Honors College Scholarship

Students accepted into the Cormier Honors College may receive additional scholarships, including two full rides, also renewable for four years.

Athletics Scholarships for NCAA Division I Sports

Partial and full scholarships are available. Contact the coach directly and request more information.

 

Submission Process

Submit documents through one of the following:

  • Scan and Email to Cheng Peng, Director of International Admissions and Student Support, pengc2@longwood.edu.
  • Upload to go.longwood.edu/intdocupload
  • Mail
    Longwood International Admissions
    Lankford 204 – Center for Global Engagement
    Longwood University
    201 High Street
    Farmville VA 23909
    U.S.A.

Admissions Information

Applications will be considered complete when International Admissions receive the application fee, official school transcripts and required test scores. 

Although not required, SAT scores will be reviewed, if submitted, and may qualify an applicant for larger scholarship awards.

Longwood reserves the right to request additional information, should it be deemed necessary to make an admission decision.


Recruitment

Please let us know if you would like to schedule a time to meet during our visit to your area!

Cheng Peng
Cheng Peng

Director, International Admissions and Student Support
Assistant Director, Center for Global Engagement
Lankford 204 
(434) 395-2627
pengc2@longwood.edu

 

Agent Information

International Students walk together on campus

Thank you for your partnership with Longwood University! 

We're here to help you assist your students and their families. 

Contact Cheng Peng, Director of International Admissions and Student Support, at pengc2@longwood.edu to schedule a 15-minute training session.


About Longwood

  • Ranked fifth among Public Universities in the Southeast (S. News and World Report, 2022)
  • Centrally located on the East Coast (3 hours south of Washington, D.C. and 1 hour south of Richmond, Virginia)
  • Approximately 5,000 students from more than 20 countries
  • 13:1 student/faculty ratio

 Learn more about Longwood and Farmville.


Questions and Contact

Longwood University International Admissions

201 High Street
Farmville, VA 23909

1.434.395.2627