International Students

Admission to Baldwin Wallace is selective, and determined by a thorough review of all items submitted. Completed applications are reviewed on a daily basis with decisions determined within 2-4 weeks. 

Items needed to be submitted for review are as follows:

• Application
• Secondary School Transcripts
• Secondary School Report Form
• Teacher Recommendation
• Complete the International Student Certification of Financial Support Form
  
• One of the following exams*:
• • TOEFL (recommended scores of IBT 79, CBT 213, PBT 550)
  • IELTS (recommended composite of 6.5)
  • SAT (recommended evidence-based reading/writing score of 590)
  • ACT (recommended English score of 23) 

As noted, the score levels above are recommended but not required. Students whose English language skills need development may be conditionally admitted and placed in BW’s ESL program provided by the LADO International Institute.

* Students who have taken an English language curriculum are highly encouraged to take the SAT or ACT exam.

Students interested in pursuing a music major must submit the documents required for first-year undergraduate admission or transfer admission. Additional items required for Conservatory of Music applicants are as follows: 

• Audition
• Music Teacher Evaluation

Students transferring to BW with college-level courses taken at another accredited college or university will need to submit the following items:

• Application
• Official college or university transcripts
  • Students transferring with credits from outside of the United States must provide English translated documents as well as an evaluation of courses from World Educational Services (WES).
• Secondary school transcripts
• • Required for students who graduated secondary school less than five years from application or have less than 25 transferable credits.
• Letter of recommendation
• International Student Certification of Financial Support Form
  
• Current F-1 students transferring from another U.S. college or university must submit the transfer application and the F-1 Transfer Undergraduate Student Verification Form
  
• One of the following exams are required if college-level English composition is not complete:

As noted, the score levels above are recommended but not required. Students whose English language skills need development may be conditionally admitted and placed in BW’s ESL program provided by the LADO International Institute.

* Students who have taken an English language curriculum are highly encouraged to take the SAT or ACT exam.

Baldwin Wallace University offers a variety of master's degrees and post-bachelor's degree programs, but not all of the programs are able to accept non-US citizens. The links below will provide additional information on the programs able to accept non-US citizens:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Leadership in Higher Education (MAEd)
• Physician Assistant (MMS)
• Public Health (MPH)
• Speech-Language Pathology (MS)

A WELCOMING, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY ... IT'S IN BW'S DNA

In 1845, Baldwin Wallace was founded as one of the first colleges in the nation to admit students without regard to race or gender. Today, you’ll find that spirit of inclusiveness has flourished and evolved into a personalized approach to education: one that fosters your individual growth as you learn to learn, experience new ideas and prepare for the certainty of change. Consistent with BW’s commitment to inclusivity, undocumented and DACA students are valuable members of the BW community. (Read BW's statement on immigration policy - January 30, 2017.)

Undocumented/DACA candidates who wish to apply to Baldwin Wallace University should be familiar with U.S. government laws and changes regarding DACA.

At BW, undocumented/DACA students are classified as international student applicants. Although they are not eligible for federal funding, undocumented and DACA students are eligible for any scholarships open to international students.

Additional funding resources

• Scholarships that do not request immigration status: Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund
• Scholarships for Hispanic/Latinx students
• Scholarships for undocumented students

Frequently Asked Questions

• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Questions?

• For additional questions, please contact Carlos Delgado, Associate Director of Admission, Coordinator for International First-Year Recruitment at cadelgad@bw.edu or (440) 826-8039.

Baldwin Wallace has partnered with the LADO International Institute to provide ESL programs for international students who need to meet the English language proficiency requirements listed under admissions.

Using the “Total Approach Method” developed by founder and linguist Dr. Robert Lado, LADO courses appeal to different learning styles and take into consideration the native language, culture and education of the student to foster successful outcomes in a small-classroom setting.

LADO students will:

• Receive a conditional acceptance letter to study at BW upon successful completion of the LADO program
• Improve English skills quickly
• Enjoy a small group classroom environment
• Experience an American campus
• Transition seamlessly from LADO to BW

For more information about LADO, please contact Alyssa Golinar at agolinar@bw.edu, (440) 826-8191, or visit the LADO/BW program page.

Swagata Banik (India)
Public Health

Karen Barahona (Honduras)
Foreign Languages and Literature

Haesook Chae (South Korea)
Political Science

Xudong Chen (China)
Economics

Chungsim Han (South Korea)
Mathematics and Computer Science

Sungeun Kim (South Korea)
Conservatory of Music

X. Gloria Liu (China)
Business

Narasimha Mohan (India)
Business

Christian Nsiah (Ghana)
Business

Herman Sahni (India)
Economics

Chisomo Selemani (Zambia)
Communication Sciences & Disorders

Param Srikantia (India)
Business

Liya Wang (China)
Sociology

The scholarships and special awards outlined below are for foreign nationals and DACA students.

Students will be notified of scholarships for which they are eligible at the time of admission to the University.

U.S. citizens, dual U.S. citizens, green card holders, eligible non-citizens who qualify to file a FAFSA, and residents of most U.S. territories should review the financial aid information for first-year students and transfer students.

2018-2019 Costs

UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS

Tuition

$32,586 USD

Double Standard Room

$5,518 USD

Jacket Express Card

$5,764 USD (meal plan details)

Total Costs for Undergraduate Liberal Arts

$43,868 USD

CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Tuition

$35,302 USD

Double Standard Room

$5,518 USD

Jacket Express Card

$5,764 USD (meal plan details)

Total Costs for Conservatory of Music

$46,584 USD

The International Student Resource Center 
International Education Finance Corporation 
EduPASS - Smart Student Guide to Studying in the USA 
Education USA 

As soon as you have been admitted to BW, your BW username and email account are created. Utilizing these tools will be critical as they allow BW to better communicate with you during the enrollment process and beyond. Your username grants access to information regarding financial aid, orientation and the enrollment process, which will be sent to your BW email account. Please retrieve your username at your earliest convenience and begin monitoring your BW email account (login info is below).

To retrieve your BW Network Account, go to myaccount.bw.edu and confirm your identity using your BW student ID, which is printed on the enrollment confirmation card enclosed with your letter of admission. If you don’t know your BW student ID or have questions, please contact the Admission Office at admission@bw.edu or (440) 826-2222. 

Your BW username and email address will be displayed after completing this form.

Accessing BW Email Once You Have Retrieved Your BW Username

Fall 2019 students: email.bw.edu

Pay online now >

Online payment instructions: Log into the BW Payment Portal using your BW student ID which is printed on the enrollment confirmation card enclosed with your letter of admission. If you don’t know your BW student ID or have questions, please contact the Admission Office at admission@bw.edu or (440) 826-8012.

In the BW Payment Portal, follow these steps to make your payment:

• Select DEPOSITS in the top menu
• Select your TERM
• From the SELECT A DEPOSIT dropdown, choose FIRST-YEAR/TRANSFER 200
• Complete the steps in Payment Portal using your preferred method of payment
• For the billing address, city, state and zip code, please use the BW mailing address:
  Baldwin Wallace University
  275 Eastland Road
  Berea, Ohio 44017

Acceptable online payment methods: You can pay online using a credit card. If you have a U.S. bank account, you can pay with an E-check. For wire transfer, please contact our office for more details: (440) 826-8016 or kglaser@bw.edu.

The International Student Services (ISS) Office will be sending your form I-20 Packet in the mail (sent via FedEx or DHL). Please make sure that ISS has your most current address and confirm with ISS that you have received your form I-20.

You will need to pay your SEVIS fee before a F visa will be issued. View information on how to pay your 1-901 SEVIS fee.

Now, you need to purchase your airline ticket. After you have confirmed your flight to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, please contact Ms. Lurline Brotherson at: lbrother@bw.edu with all of your flight information.

First-year students will have free airport pickup from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. BW's International Student Services representative will assist students in checking in to the residence hall and provide an updated schedule for the international student orientation. Pack your luggage and get ready for a new and exciting experience!

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We are here to assist you with your questions. Please contact our admission office at (440) 826-2222 or admission@bw.edu.

International first-year students should contact:

Carlos Delgado at (440) 826-8039 or cadelgad@bw.edu

International transfer and graduate students should contact:

Kate Glaser at (440) 826-8016 or kglaser@bw.edu