Each year, Multnomah University admits men and women from around the world to pursue higher education. Housing is available to help make Multnomah your "home away from home."
Application Process
The financial form and the education background form will need to be sent in with your application.
English Language Proficiency
Students from countries where English is their second language must arrange to take an English proficiency test. Multnomah requires the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with these minimum scores for admission: paper-based total, 550; computer-based total, 213; or Internet-based total, 79-80. You can receive information about registration forms for taking this test at an American Embassy, Consulate, or a United States Information Service office. If these are not located near you, you may check www.toefl.org or write to:
TOEFL Program Director
Educational Testing Service
P.O. Box 6154
Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6154
USA
Please include Multnomah's school number: 4496
Financial Guarantee
Immigration requires you to demonstrate the ability to support yourself while you pursue a full course of study in the United States. Please submit proof of funding with your application. Sponsors who live in the United States are required to complete an Affidavit of Support, Immigration Form I-134.
Immigration Forms
Upon approval and after the applicant has shown proof of funding, Multnomah will send an acceptance letter and U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-20, "Certificate of Eligibility."
If you wish to enter the United States as a nonimmigrant student, take Form I-20 to the American consular office at the time of your visa application. You also need to complete Form I-901 and pay the required SEVIS fee prior to applying for your visa.
Health Insurance
All students are required to have a medical benefit plan. Read more about this on the Student Health Insurance page.
Foreign Exchange
Since currency conversion can affect an International Student’s decision to attend Multnomah, we offer tuition at an even exchange rate (par) to any such student, subject to a maximum devaluation of 15 percent. {NOTE: This policy does not apply to room and board and is subject to review and change each academic year.}
Example: A Nigerian student would pay tuition at the rate stated in the catalog less 15 percent, since the devaluation of Nigerian currency compared to American dollars is greater than 15 percent.
Employment
International students are not permitted to work off campus or to engage in business without authorization. After their first year, students in F-1 status may apply for authorization using Form I-538.