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International Graduate Student Admissions

Admission to the Graduate School is granted to individuals with high promise for success in graduate study, as demonstrated through previous schooling and testing. All applicants must have a bachelor's degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university. Please refer to degree programs for specific requirements. In accordance with SEVIS I17 regulations, conditional admittance can no longer be offered to International Students.

The Aptitude Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), and the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) requirements will vary according to program. Students from foreign countries must submit test scores prior to admission. Tests may be waived for students who have completed a graduate degree or who are seeking admission into the Public Administration, Theology or Political Science programs.

All International Student applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting the results of TOEFL or IELTS exams. Test scores may not pre-date the student's application by more than six months, and official scores must be sent directly to St. Mary s University from the testing agency. Students may submit a Certificate of Completion from an accredited Intensive English Program in lieu of test scores.

For specific information on Graduate School admission procedures, please contact an Admission Specialist at 210-436-3101 or gradsch@stmarytx.edu. For non-admission questions students may contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. 210-431-5091 or iss@stmarytx.edu. Comprehensive policy guidelines are available in the Manual of Standards and Procedures. Please see below for application deadlines and admission requirements.

Admission Requirements
  • Apply Online (No Fee)
  • 2 Official Evaluated Transcripts*
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • GRE/GMAT/MAT Scores (School Code: 6637)
  • Essay (Public Administration, Theology and Political Science programs ONLY.)
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores or IEP Certificate of Completion (School Code: 6637)
  • Financial Guarantee

*A transcript evaluation is required of ALL prospective International students who complete a Bachelor's Degree outside of the United States. ONLY transcripts evaluated by member institutions of the following Associations will be accepted:
  • National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) naces.org
  • Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) aice-eval.org
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers' (AACRAO) International Education Services ies.aacrao.org
Evaluations must contain a course-by-course analysis, GPA on a 4.0 scale, and must indicate if the student's degree is equivalent to a US Bachelor's Degree. The official evaluation must be submitted per admission requirements. Evaluations from organizations who are not members of NACES, AICE or AACRAO will not be accepted.
  • Minimum English Language Proficiency Scores
    • TOEFL - 80 Internet Based, 213 Computer Based, 550 Paper Based
    • IELTS - 5.0
    New Students

    Students seeking admission to St. Mary's University Graduate School must submit all paperwork no later than six weeks prior to the start of the semester. Please include a financial guarantee (bank statement, scholarship letter, etc.) with admission documents for I20 or DS2019 processing. Financial guarantees must not be more than six months old at the time of I20 or DS2019 issuance. Immigration paperwork will be issued to regularly admitted students who have provided proper financial documentation. Please refer to Estimated Cost of Attendance for financial requirements.

    Students whose funding is contingent upon admission (i.e.: Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Scholarship) may present the financial guarantee after admission has been granted. The student information packet and current deadlines to apply are listed below. Please contact Brianna Mont bmont@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3101 with any questions.

    • Spring 2013 Deadline to Apply: November 26, 2012
    • Summer 2013 Deadline to Apply: April 9, 2013
    • Fall 2013 Deadline to Apply: July 10, 2013

    I20 & DS2019 Student Information Packet

    Transfer Students

    Students seeking admission to St. Mary's University Graduate School must submit all paperwork no later than three weeks prior to the start of the semester. Please include a financial guarantee (bank statement, scholarship letter, etc.) with admission documents for I20 or DS2019 processing. Financial guarantees must not be more than six months old at the time of I20 or DS2019 issuance. Immigration paperwork will be issued to regularly admitted students who have provided proper financial documentation and transfer forms. Please refer to Estimated Cost of Attendance for financial requirements.

    Students whose funding is contingent upon admission (i.e.: Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Scholarship) may present the financial guarantee after admission has been granted. The student information packet and current deadlines to apply are listed below. Please contact Brianna Mont bmont@stmarytx.edu or 210-436-3101 with any questions.

    • Spring 2013 Deadline to Apply: December 17, 2012
    • Summer 2013 Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2013
    • Fall 2013 Deadline to Apply: July 31, 2013

    Transfer Forms

    DSOs - St. Mary's University can be located in SEVIS by school code SNA214F00340000 or by querying for St. Mary's Univ. of San Antonio, TX.

    Estimated Costs of Attendance

    Information regarding the financial expense of attending St. Mary's University Graduate School can be found in the attached document Graduate School Estimated Expenses.

    ***Please be aware the estimated expenses on this sheet have been specifically developed for regulatory purposes related to the issuance of a student's I-20 or DS-2019, and are subject to change. These figures may not reflect a student's actual cost of attendance or their specific tuition and fees. ***

    Student Health Center

    All International Students attending St. Mary's University must have health insurance. A waiver may be requested for St. Mary's University student health insurance, if a student submits proof of additional insurance. If a student pays for Spring Semester Health Insurance, they are covered through the summer. If a student starts his/her studies in the summer, then she/he pays the summer cost plus the cost of any additional semester(s) of study.

    All International Students attending St. Mary's University must provide proof of Tuberculosis Screening prior to starting classes. Students who are younger than 30 years old must also be vaccinated for Meningitis at least 10 days prior to the start of classes. Please contact the Student Health Center 210-436-3506 or healthcenter@stmarytx.edu for more information regarding Tuberculosis Screening, Meningitis Vaccinations and required health forms.

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