Admissions

Applicants to ECPI University whose first language is not English must demonstrate competence in the English language. Language proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following methods:

2. Document previous academic course work with English as the official language of instruction, using one of the following:

• For undergraduate or graduate admission, a Medium of Instruction (MOI) Letter – A copy of a high school diploma or transcript which states the medium of instruction was English, or an official letter from the high school or university certifying that English was the official language of instruction.
• For undergraduate or graduate admission, a transcript for a degree-seeking program which records a minimum of two semesters of study at an institution of higher education in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland. In addition, a copy of the corresponding visa must be included in order to verify the student attended the institution in person and not online.
• For undergraduate or graduate admission, completion of two college-level English courses with a C or higher at an institution of higher education in the United States.
• For undergraduate or graduate admission, citizenship of a country where English is the official language, as indicated in the CIA World Factbook.
• For undergraduate or graduate admission, successful completion of commonly recognized programs for English Speakers of Other Languages, including the following:
  • Level 5 of the American Language Academy (ALA)
  • An ESL program in the United States (transcript required)
• For graduate admission, proof of graduation from a degree program at an institution of higher education in countries with English as the primary language; for example, the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland. In addition, a copy of the corresponding visa must be included in order to verify the student attended the higher education institution in person and not online.

PASSPORT AND VISA DOCUMENTS

• A scanned copy of the applicant’s passport (picture and information pages). (Any applicants currently residing outside of the United States who have not yet acquired a passport will need to submit a copy of their birth certificate to validate date of birth and country of citizenship.)
• For all non-immigrant applicants residing in the US at the time of application, a photocopy of the visa page contained within the applicant’s passport.
• For all non-immigrant applicants residing in the US at the time of application, a photocopy of the applicant’s Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record (both sides).
• For all non-immigrant applicants residing in the US at the time of application who currently hold valid F-1, M-1, or J-1 non-immigrant classification: written confirmation of current non-immigrant alien status from the school through which that non-immigrant alien status was secured.

HEALTH INSURANCE

• Proof of Health Insurance or signed insurance waiver form. Proof of Health Insurance typically is a photocopy of a health insurance identification card, which includes:
  • Policy number
  • Group and/or individual identification number
  • Full name of the policy holder
  • Beneficiary’s name, if the beneficiary is not the policy holder.
  • Start date of health insurance coverage as well as the expiration date of health insurance coverage

Students are required to complete an admissions interview with Admissions Advisor to discuss career goals, interests and needs, and financial planning. The student will learn about the educational opportunities, programs of study, student services, and career services’ assistance. This interview assists the student and Admissions Advisor in determining which program of study offered at the University may be best suited to the student’s ability, interests, skills, and experience.