Regis offers a diverse and vibrant community for international graduate students to experience programs that are career-focused and educate the whole person. The university's nursing, health sciences, education, and communication programs provide a skill-based graduate education that your career demands in an ever-increasingly global environment.

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Application Checklist

To kickstart your journey with Regis, the initial step involves starting your online application. Delve into the application requirements outlined below, with the possibility of additional materials and prerequisites necessary for specific programs. Explore your program's webpage for detailed insights or reach out to your graduate admissions counselor for further guidance.

  • Official Undergraduate/Graduate Transcripts

    MS in Nursing applicants

    • All MS in Nursing applicants are required to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation from TruMerit if their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) was completed outside of the U.S.

    MS in Applied Behavior Analysis applicants

    • All MS in Applied Behavior Analysis applicants are required to submit transcript evaluations from the Foundation for International Services (FIS).
      • Currently, the BACB® requires transcript evaluations from FIS for international credentials. If you plan to apply for BACB® certification in the future, please use the BACB® preferred vendor for your degree equivalency evaluation. To confirm FIS is the current vendor, please check the most current version of the BCBA® handbook. Please note, all final decisions regarding exam eligibility ultimately belong to the BACB®.

  • Letters of Recommendation

    • Please ensure that recommendation letters are provided by professional or academic contacts. We kindly ask that letters from family, friends, or relatives are not submitted.
    • All recommendation letters should be uploaded by the recommenders directly via the online application portal.

  • Statement of Purpose

    • Crafting a statement of purpose provides applicants with a platform to showcase their unique journey in their own words. It should convey their passion for a specific program and offer insight into their professional, academic, and personal identity. This narrative also serves as a testament to an applicant's writing proficiency, a crucial skill for excelling in a graduate program.

  • English Proficiency Exam Scores

    All applicants who attended schools outside of the U.S. are required to submit one of the following tests of English. Regis requires the following minimum scores:

    English Proficiency Exam Waivers

    • If an applicant's bachelor's degree was earned from a college or university in the United States where the language of instruction was English, this requirement may be waived.
    • If an applicant's native language is English or they are a citizen of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada (except Quebec), this requirement may be waived.

  • Financial Documentation

    • The U.S. Embassy or consulate requires documentation that funds are available to cover one year’s minimum expenses and that there is sufficient evidence that equal amounts will be available for your program. Our requirements are the same for international applicants.
    • All international applicants are required to submit the Documentation of Financial Support and Certification of Finances forms to demonstrate proof of funding.

  • Interview

    • Once all application materials are submitted, candidates will be invited to schedule an admission interview with a member of the graduate admission committee.

  • Additional Program Specific Materials

    Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership

    • Writing Sample
      750-word introduction letter and statement of professional goals
    • Academic paper on a higher education problem of practice
      Topic chosen by applicant. Must include a minimum of five pages excluding (five to seven) scholarly references and title page. The paper must be formatted using APA seven.
    • Presentation
      Upon receipt of all admission documents, a minimum of three representatives from the EdD Advisory Committee will schedule and conduct an interview and presentation in which prospective students will be asked to present on a higher education problem of practice topic directly aligned with the academic paper submission.

    MS in Applied Behavior Analysis

    • Three Letters of Recommendation

    MS in Nursing

    MS in Occupational Therapy

    • Three Letters of Recommendation

  • Application Deadlines

    International students are strongly advised to submit all application materials by the posted deadlines to ensure adequate time for the student visa process. If admitted, obtaining a visa can take several weeks or even months. Submitting your application on time allows for a smooth review and admission process, as well as the timely preparation of visa documents. Missing the deadline may delay your ability to start your program as scheduled.

    • Programs with a fall entry: March 15
    • Programs with a spring entry: October 15

Graduate Programs for International Students

Center for Global Connections

For information about the visa process, please contact Regis' SEVIS officer and Director of the university's Center for Global Connections.