College Admission
- College of Saint Benedict and Saint John
- Minnesota
Job / Advertisement Description
International students may apply for admission online using either the Common Application or the CSB+SJU Application. Students will be automatically considered for an International Student Scholarship by applying for admission and submitting the International Student Financial Aid Application.
Official Academic Records/Transcripts
Choose one option for submission:
- Print a hard copy transcript request form
- Ask your counselor to electronically submit your transcript
High School Students: Submit an official high school transcript and official transcripts from any post secondary institution from which you are receiving college credits.
Transfer Students: Submit official transcripts from the post secondary institution(s) you have attended AND an official high school transcript.
English Proficiency Assessment (TOEFL, IELTS, DET, or PTE Academic)
The TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), PTE Academic or other approved test of English language ability, is required for all international applicants whose primary language of instruction throughout secondary school is not English. The TOEFL code for CSB is 6104; for SJU it is 6624.
For instructions on how to have your test scores sent to CSB+SJU, go to the following websites:
- TOEFL: http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/scores/send/
- IELTS: http://www.ielts.org/
- DET: https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
- PTE Academic: https://pearsonpte.com/
- SAT: http://sat.collegeboard.org/scores/
- ACT: www.act.org
Financial Information
The International Student Financial Aid Application is required for admission and International Student Scholarship and Student Employment consideration. And the Certification of Finances form (along with a bank or income statement) will be required if a student is accepted and intends to enroll. This form must show that “sufficient funding” is available to cover remaining costs after factoring in the CSB+SJU International Student Scholarship. This information is needed for schools to issue a SEVIS I-20 form which students need to apply for an U.S. F1 student visa.
Teacher Evaluation
The evaluation should be from a teacher from one of your core academic courses (English, math, science, or social science). Only one evaluation is required, but you may submit more than one.
Choose one option for submission:
- Submit via the Common Application for admission
- Print a hard copy form for your teacher, high school counselor, or school official to submit
- Electronically send the form to your teacher so your teacher can submit your evaluation online
Writing Sample/Essay
The writing sample/essay is optional but if you submit one it will give the Admission Committee an opportunity to learn about you as a person and to give an example of your writing abilities.
SAT or ACT Scores
The SAT or ACT scores are recommended but not required. The SAT school code for CSB is 6104; for SJU it is 6624. The ACT school code for CSB is 2094; for SJU it is 2146.
Scholarships
Scholarships for international students are available and range up to $36,000 per year (4 year renewable scholarships). Students apply for scholarships by applying for admission.
Scholarships are renewable and available for up to a total of 4 years as long as the student is making satisfactory academic progress. Scholarships are renewed at the same level from year to year even though costs will increase each year.
Location
CSB and SJU are two learning institutions with a shared interest in our students’ success. We are top liberal arts schools — we rank #1 and #2 in the state of Minnesota for getting jobs, by the way — grounded in Benedictine values.
Bennies and Johnnies will tell you; it’s hard to fall between the cracks here, as our faculty takes a genuine, holistic interest in the whole student, ensuring that you’re achieving your goals and aspirations. Read more about our unique way of doing things here and, hey, maybe even schedule a visit to see for yourself.