International Students

Welcome to our international community! 
Monroe has worked closely with thousands of students from all over the world and we're looking forward to working with you. Once you submit your application, your personal Admissions Advisor will guide you through the admissions, visa, and registration process. The minute you enroll at Monroe, a caring team of faculty and staff will support you all the way through graduation.

It's an exciting time. If you have any questions, Gersom Lopez, Dean of International Admissions or Evan Jerome, Executive Vice President, International Admissions, will be glad to help you. 

After completing and submitting the online application, applicants will need to provide the Monroe College admissions office at either campus location with the following:

Undergraduate Admissions for Associate and Bachelor’s Degrees: 

• High School transcript and diploma

• University or College transcript - Transcripts from any previous degree or diploma must be mailed directly to Monroe College’s International Admissions office to receive credits. Unofficial transcripts may be sent for admissions review. A translation must accompany non-English transcripts. We accept evaluations from the translation companies below.

• Non-native English speaker proof of English proficiency

• High School external exams, if applicable

Graduate Admissions for Master’s Degrees: 

• Bachelor Degree transcript and diploma
• Prior Master Degree transcripts - Transcripts from any graduate degree program must be mailed directly to Monroe College’s International Admissions office to receive credits. Upon approval, The King Graduate School can accept a maximum of two courses. Unofficial transcripts may be sent for admissions review.
• Submit professional resume and two letters of recommendation. Online letters of recommendation can be accessed on the online application portal. 
• Non-native English speaker proof of English proficiency

Unofficial transcripts may be sent for admissions review. For transfer credit consideration, official transcripts must be mailed or emailed directly to Monroe College’s International Admissions office. A translation must accompany non-English transcripts.

Schedule your interview.
We want to hear more about your educational goals in the United States, your career aspirations, and get to know you better as a person. Your interview with the dean of International Admissions can be by phone or via Skype. 

English Language Support
Monroe’s innovative EASE (Enhanced Academic Support in English) program provides language assistance on campus, allowing students to learn English at the same time they are engaged in their studies. Students who demonstrate academic success may be selected to enter the Monroe Honors Program, which allows gifted students to participate in enhanced intellectual coursework.

ESL Program
As many of our international students come from non-English speaking countries, Monroe’s ESL program, known as ELLI (English Language Learning Institute), provides students whose primary language is not English with the reading, writing, and verbal skills necessary for success in the U.S. Students will become fluent in English through language instruction, cultural immersion, intensive lab experiences, and courses in U.S. culture and art such as drama, music, film, dance, and graphic arts.

One-on-One
All students at Monroe, including our international students, are assigned an Academic Advisor at the beginning of their studies to monitor their progress and ensure they are receiving the support and assistance they need to succeed. Our Office of Career Services is committed to working with students one-on-one to help them prepare their resumes, apply to jobs, and conduct mock interviews. Additionally, tutoring is available to every student throughout their academic career.

OPT and CPT
Practical training is a benefit available to eligible F-1 students during and after their academic program at Monroe College. As the name suggests, practical training allows students to gain practical experience by working in a position directly related to their academic program. There are two types of practical training: curricular practical training (CPT) and optional practical training (OPT).