International Admissions Policy

All international applicants to The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg must meet the same admissions standards as all other students (see section under Admissions Requirements). Additionally, international students must demonstrate competence in the English language by one of the following standards: graduation from a secondary or post-secondary institution whose primary language of instruction was English, a minimum score of 480 on the written, 157 on the computer-based TOEFL or an equivalent level of English proficiency from an approved English as a Second Language (ESL) program, or proof of successful completion of a minimum of two quarters of post-secondary coursework at an accredited institution in which English was the language of instruction.

Admissions Requirements for Non-Immigrant Students

An international student seeking to enroll at The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg in valid student non-immigrant status must submit each of the following items:

• A complete and signed Application for Admission Form including the 300-word essay;
• A completed and signed Enrollment Agreement;
• Original or official copies of all educational transcripts (high school and, if applicable, university level academic records) and diplomas. These educational transcripts and diplomas must be prepared in English or include a complete and official English translation;
• Proof of English language proficiency (See International Admissions Policy for acceptable proof);
• A completed and signed Sponsor's Statement of Financial Support (this statement is not required if the student is self-sponsored);
• Official Bank Statements. Bank statements must verify sufficient funds to cover the cost of the educational program as well as all living expenses;
• A photocopy of the student's passport to provide proof of birth date and citizenship (Students outside the United States who have not yet acquired a passport will need to submit a copy of their birth certificate);
• For all applicants residing in the United States at the time of application: a photocopy of the visa page contained within the student's passport as well as a photocopy of the student's I/94 arrival departure record (both sides);
• For all applicants residing in the United States at the time of application in either F, M, or J non-immigrant classification: written confirmation of non-immigrant status at previous school attended before transferring to The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg;
• Proof of Health Insurance. Students who do not possess health insurance upon applying to The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg must be prepared to purchase health insurance through an approved Art Institute provider upon commencement of studies.

If an international student is transferring from a college or university in the United States, the International Student Transfer Clearance Form is also required.

The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg is authorized under federal law to admit non-immigrant alien students.