Gain A Global Perspective
International students are a uniquely valuable part of the Anna Maria College community, enriching our academic and social life with a global perspective.
No matter which corner of the world you come from, you will belong here. Anna Maria College boasts a diverse and multicultural student body thanks to its vast academic offerings.
Join our community today.
Preferred International application deadline is February 1st for the Fall term.
Please Note: International Applications received after November 1, 2023 will not be considered for the Spring 2024 semester.
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How to ApplyHow to Apply
- Application: Apply using the Anna Maria College Online Application.
- Essay/Personal Statement (minimum 500 words)
- Official Transcript(s)
- Resume
- Duolingo/TOEFL/IELTS/PTE or CAE
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Record: All international students must submit an official transcript showing successful completion of an earned bachelor degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university, or an equivalent of a US Bachelor degree from a nationally accredited institution outside the United States. “Official” means that the school records are certified by an appropriate school official, such as the principal or registrar.
List of Recognized Bachelor Degree Equivalencies outside of the USCountry Degree Argentina Bachiller Superior, Licenciado or Titulo (5-7 years) Australia Backelor Degree (4 years or Honours) Austria Bakkalaureus or Bachelor Degree Bangladesh Bachelor Degree (4 years) or Master Degree following Bachelor Degree of 3 years Brazil Titulo de Licenciado or Titulo Profissional Canada Bachelor Degree (4 years, Honours or Advanced) China Bachelor Degree Colombia Titulo de Licenciatura, Ingeniro or Profesional Costa Rica Licenciado Denmark Bachelor Degree (4 years) or Candidatus Ecuador Licenciado Egypt Bachelor Degree or Licence El Salvador Licenciado France Bachelor Degree (Bologna), Diplome d’Ingenieur or Mairise Germany Bachelor Degree (Bologna) or Vordiplom + 1 Additional Year Greece Ptychio (4 years) Guatemala Titulo de Licenciado Honduras Titulo de Licenciado Hong Kong Bachelor Degree India Bachelor Degree of at least 4 years (BTech, BEng, etc.) or Master Degree following 3 year Bachelor Degree Indonesia Sarjana Iran Bachelor Degree or Karshenasi/Lisans Iraq Bachelor Degree Italy Laurea Japan Bachelor Degree Kazakhstan Bachelor Degree Kuwait Bachelor Degree Lebanon Licence or Bachelor Degree Malaysia Baccalaureate Degree (4 years) Mexico Titulo (4 years) or Licenciado (4 years) Nicaragua Titulo or Licenciatura Nigeria Bachelor Degree Pakistan Bachelor Degree (4 years, BTech, BEng, etc.) or Master Degree following Bachelor Degree of 3 years Panama Licenciatura Russia Bakalavr Singapore Bachelor Degree Taiwan Bachelor Degree Turkey Bachelor Degree or Licentiate Diploma United Kingdom Bachelor Degree Venezuela Licenciado
Note: If your transcript does not match this recognized list of Bachelor degree equivalencies you must have your transcript evaluated by an independent foreign credential evaluation service. When requesting evaluation you should specify a course-by-course evaluation in American semester hours with specific notation as to those courses completed at the graduate level, and request that the evaluating agency state the highest level of education completed.
- Resume
- English Proficiency: All international student applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate their English proficiency. For students whose native language is not English, proof of English is required. Exceptions for submitting proof of English proficiency are:
- They have received a degree from an accredited college or university in the US within the last two (2) years –or–
- They are permanent residents of the US (and must submit a copy of the Permanent Resident card, front and back), and have had two (2) years of education at the secondary or post-secondary level where the primary language of instruction was English –or–
- Their first/native language is English and they are from one of the following countries:
- American Samoa
- Australia
- British West Indies
- Burundi
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada (except for the Province of Quebec)
- Commonwealth Caribbean Countries (Anguilla, Antigua, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago, and Turks and Caicos Islands)
- Ethiopia
- Eritrea
- The Gambia
- Ghana
- Guam
- Ireland
- India
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Namibia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Somaliland
- South Africa
- Sudan
- Switzerland
- Tanzania
- Uganda
- United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales)
- United States
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Applications should submit results of one of the following: Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) exam or Cambridge Advanced English Exam (CAE). The recommended scores for direct admission for graduate degree programs are as follows. Duolingo 90, TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE 59 or higher. CAE 176.
The admissions committee also looks closely at the academic coursework that you have completed and your overall commitment to this work. In some instances, exceptions to the listed scores are made. These exceptions are tied directly to evidence of strong achievement in your day to day academic work in the secondary school that you have attended. Results of the testing that you complete that are lower than the suggested scores may require you to take supplemental English instruction with UEI.
- Standardized Testing: Although not required for admission, standardized testing such as MAT, GRE, or GMAT scores may be submitted for additional consideration.
- Personal Statement: All international students must submit a 500-word personal statement describing their educational goals and explaining why they wish to pursue an Education in the United States.
- Two Letters of Recommendation: For all programs (except for Social Work), submit the names and contact information of two references acquainted with the applicant’s ability and aptitude for graduate study. In cases where a student may have been away from an academic setting for several years, employers and supervisors may be a reference. Social Work requires three letters of reference – two academic references from the last school of attendance and one from a non-relative (Advanced Standing Students: one from the program director, one from the field director, and another from the field supervisor. If the field supervisor is not available a copy of the field evaluation may be submitted).
- Certified Financial Documentation (if choosing to study at Anna Maria College): All international students who wish to study at Anna Maria College must submit certified financial documentation from a financial institution proving that they have reliable financial support available to cover the cost of all living and school expenses while studying in the United States.*Note: All international students will be issued a SEVIS I-20 form by the college in order to study at Anna Maria College. The college will issue the form to you after receiving all of your Admission Requirements.
- $40 Application Fee
Transcripts and other documents can be sent electronically to admissions@annamaria.edu or mailed to:
Admission Office
Anna Maria College
50 Sunset Lane
Paxton, MA 01612
Scholarships, Housing, Enrollment & More
Alumni Scholarship
Alumni Scholarships are available to alumni of Anna Maria who enroll in an on-ground graduate program. Alumni will receive a 20% tuition discount toward the completion of their graduate on-ground tuition costs for 1 graduate degree. Recipients of outside funding (i.e. Employer Tuition Remission, Yellow Ribbon, VA, etc.) may be ineligible for this award. Additional information can be obtained through the Office of Financial Aid. Alumni scholarships are limited and are offered subject to the availability of overall graduate institutional funding.
Deadlines for enrolling to receive the Alumni Scholarship:
Fall – August 1
Spring – December 1
Summer – May 1
NOTE: Students may receive only ONE grant or scholarship from institutional funding, which includes the Presidential Scholarship, Graduate Ambassadorship/Assistantship and Alumni Scholarship. Where a student is in position to receive multiple awards, the award amount that carries the largest value will be offered.
Graduate Housing
A limited amount of on-campus housing is currently available for graduate students. Graduate housing is located in South Hall, a 90-bed upper-class residence hall. All graduate students will be housed in single rooms with a shared bathroom on the floor. Please note the building will be shared by both undergraduate and graduate students and is a traditional, double loaded corridor style building. The 2020-2021 room and board rates are $7,850 per semester and this includes both your housing and a full meal plan.
Graduate housing is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to apply for graduate housing or have further questions, please reach out to Jessica Ecsktrom, Director of Residence Life at jeckstrom@annamaria.edu. Graduate housing is not granted until it has been confirmed through the Office of Residence Life.
Enrollment
Students who have been accepted into a graduate program at Anna Maria College take the following steps toward enrolling:
- Submit your enrollment deposit: To secure your spot in our incoming class, a $100 deposit is required. Click here to make your deposit now.
- Receive your account credentials: After you deposit, you will be sent by mail your student identification number (needed for course registration) and instructions for accessing your school email account. Please be sure to check your AMCAT email account regularly! This is the primary form of communication used by faculty and administrative offices (such as the registrar and financial aid), so it is important for you to check your AMCAT account often for correspondence.
- Schedule an appointment with your program director: Your program director will review your curriculum map, help identify and register you for your initial courses, and will further serve as your advisor as you move forward in your studies.
- Register for Courses: To register, please click here to fill out the registration form. Please note that you will receive a confirmation from the Registrar’s Office with your schedule. Please note that payment for your class(es) is not due until a week before the session begins. Please refer to the course listings below for Course Number and Course Title needed for Registration: Grad & C.E. Course Listings For full course descriptions, please refer to Course Catalogs. Upon registering, you will receive a confirmation from the Registrar’s Office with your schedule.
- Visit campus to get your Student ID card and parking permit: Student IDs include a library bar code and can be obtained at the Student Life Office, located on the entry floor of the Student Campus Center. Free parking permits are available by registering your vehicle with the Public Safety Office in Foundress Hall. If you’ve yet to visit campus, you can also schedule a tour through our Admissions Office (508-849-3423).
- Pay your bill at least one week prior to classes starting: After you are registered for courses, you will receive an online tuition bill from our Student Accounts Office. Payment for your classes is not due until a week before the session begins. Course access will not be given until your bill has been paid. For more information on financing options, click here.
- Start your graduate classes: Anna Maria College offers three start terms where you can begin your graduate program: Fall (late-August), Spring (early-February), and Summer I (late-May).
For additional question, please contact John Hamel, Vice President for Enrollment at (508) 849-3306 or jhamel@annamaria.edu.
Graduate Registration
Grad & C.E. Course Listings
International Students
How to apply:
- Application: Complete the Anna Maria College Application
- College Transcript: All international students must submit an official transcript showing successful completion of an earned bachelor degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university, or an equivalent of a US Bachelor degree from a nationally accredited institution outside the United States.“Official” means that the school records are certified by an appropriate school official, such as the principal or registrar.
List of Recognized Bachelor Degree Equivalencies outside of the USCountry Degree Argentina Bachiller Superior, Licenciado or Titulo (5-7 years) Australia Backelor Degree (4 years or Honours) Austria Bakkalaureus or Bachelor Degree Bangladesh Bachelor Degree (4 years) or Master Degree following Bachelor Degree of 3 years Brazil Titulo de Licenciado or Titulo Profissional Canada Bachelor Degree (4 years, Honours or Advanced) China Bachelor Degree Colombia Titulo de Licenciatura, Ingeniro or Profesional Costa Rica Licenciado Denmark Bachelor Degree (4 years) or Candidatus Ecuador Licenciado Egypt Bachelor Degree or Licence El Salvador Licenciado France Bachelor Degree (Bologna), Diplome d’Ingenieur or Mairise Germany Bachelor Degree (Bologna) or Vordiplom + 1 Additional Year Greece Ptychio (4 years) Guatemala Titulo de Licenciado Honduras Titulo de Licenciado Hong Kong Bachelor Degree India Bachelor Degree of at least 4 years (BTech, BEng, etc.) or Master Degree following 3 year Bachelor Degree Indonesia Sarjana Iran Bachelor Degree or Karshenasi/Lisans Iraq Bachelor Degree Italy Laurea Japan Bachelor Degree Kazakhstan Bachelor Degree Kuwait Bachelor Degree Lebanon Licence or Bachelor Degree Malaysia Baccalaureate Degree (4 years) Mexico Titulo (4 years) or Licenciado (4 years) Nicaragua Titulo or Licenciatura Nigeria Bachelor Degree Pakistan Bachelor Degree (4 years, BTech, BEng, etc.) or Master Degree following Bachelor Degree of 3 years Panama Licenciatura Russia Bakalavr Singapore Bachelor Degree Taiwan Bachelor Degree Turkey Bachelor Degree or Licentiate Diploma United Kingdom Bachelor Degree Venezuela Licenciado Note: If your transcript does not match this recognized list of Bachelor degree equivalencies you must have your transcript evaluated by an independent foreign credential evaluation service. When requesting evaluation you should specify a course-by-course evaluation in American semester hours with specific notation as to those courses completed at the graduate level, and request that the evaluating agency state the highest level of education completed.
- Demonstration of English Proficiency: All international student applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate their English proficiency. Exceptions for submitting proof of English proficiency are:
They have received a degree from an accredited college or university in the US within the last two (2) years
–or–
They are permanent residents of the US (and must submit a copy of the Permanent Resident card, front and back), and have had two (2) years of education at the secondary or post-secondary level where the primary language of instruction was English.
–or–
Their first/native language is English and they are from one of the following countries:
– American Samoa
– Australia
– Bahamas
– Barbados
– Belize
– Bermuda
– British West Indies
– Canada
– England
– Guam
– Ireland
– Mauritius
– New Zealand
– Scotland
– South Africa
– Virgin Islands
– Wales
There are multiple ways to satisfy this requirement. Applications should submit results of one of the following: TOEFL, IELTS, the Pearson Test of English (PTE) exam or Cambridge Advanced English Exam (CAE). The recommended scores for direct admission for graduate degree programs are as follows. TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE 59 or higher. CAE 176.The admissions committee also looks closely at the academic coursework that you have completed and your overall commitment to this work. In some instances, exceptions to the listed scores are made. These exceptions are tied directly to evidence of strong achievement in your day to day academic work in the secondary school that you have attended. Results of the testing that you complete that are lower than the suggested scores may require you to take supplemental English instruction with UEI. - Personal Statement: All international students must submit a 500-word personal statement describing their educational goals and explaining why they wish to pursue an Education in the United States.
- $40 application fee
- Copy of Passport
- Certified Financial Documentation: All international students who wish to study at Anna Maria College must submit certified financial documentation from a financial institution proving that they have reliable financial support available to cover the cost of all living and school expenses while studying in the United States.
Note: All international students will be issued a SEVIS I-20 form by the College in order to study at Anna Maria College. The College will issue the form to you after receiving all of your Admission Requirements, including your passport and financial documents.