International Requirements

Applicants who are not United States citizens or immigrants will be considered for admission to Eastern Oregon University as international students. A $90 application fee is required.

Freshman

To be considered for admission, international students applying from high school must have:

  • The equivalent to a standard U.S. high school diploma (modified, honorary, or other non-standard diplomas are not recognized).
  • A grade point average equivalent to 2.75 on the U.S. 4.00 scale.  Official transcripts must be submitted in English. Transcripts should be evaluated by WES or another NACES-approved organization.
  • English proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following: a minimum score of 61 on the internet-based TOEFL exam or 500 on the paper-based TOEFL exam; a minimum score of 5 on the IELTS exam; satisfactory completion of level 112 in an English language school; or successful completion of the American Classroom Readiness course.
  • Verification of finances through the Affidavit of Support form and bank statements (current to within 6 months of application).

Transfer

To be considered for admission, transfer students must have:

  • The equivalent to a minimum 2.25 cumulative grade point average on the U.S. 4.00 scale taken from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts must be submitted in English. Transcripts should be evaluated by WES or another NACES-approved organization. Students with fewer than 30 transferable credits must also meet the freshman requirements listed above.
  • English proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following: a minimum score of 61 on the internet-based TOEFL exam or 500 on the paper-based TOEFL exam; a minimum score of 5 on the IELTS exam; satisfactory completion of level 112 in an English language school; or successful completion of the American Classroom Readiness course.
  • Verification of finances through the Affidavit of Support form and bank statements (current to within 6 months of application).

Graduate

To be considered for admission, graduate students must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Official transcripts must be submitted in English. Transcripts should be evaluated by WES or another NACES-approved organization.
  • English proficiency as demonstrated by one of the following: a minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL exam or 550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam; a minimum score of 6 on the IELTS exam; satisfactory completion of level 112 in an English language school; or successful completion of the American Classroom Readiness course.
  • Verification of finances through the Affidavit of Support form and bank statements (current to within 6 months of application).

PLEASE NOTE: Graduate students must also apply for admission to the specific graduate program. Please review the information and requirements provided on the Graduate Admissions page.

More Information

  • To receive additional information regarding admissions policies and procedures, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-452-8639 or e-mail international@eou.edu.