International Transfer Application Process

Steps to apply

• New College Application (no application fee)
• Credential Evaluation – NACES or AICE
  • Athletes (see Application Details)
• Transcripts: Native language and English translation (if applicable)
• SAT, ACT, or CLT test scores
  • Waiver available (see Application Details)
• TOEFL or IELTS
  • Waiver available (see Application Details)

Optional

• Letter of Recommendation

Application Details

Transcripts

• All transcripts and examination certificates of non-U.S. secondary and postsecondary coursework in the native language of instruction and a word for word certified, literal (exact) English translation (if applicable).
• Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded electronically for the review process via the Application Status Page.
• Official final transcripts and translations are required by July 1 (fall start term) or December 1 (spring start term). They must be sent directly from your institution to New College of Florida by mail or email.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing address: New College of Florida – Office of Admissions, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243-2109

Non-English Transcripts

• Transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas not issued in English must be accompanied by a certified, literal line-for-line English translation of the original document. Acceptable certified translations are issued by your institution or a professional translating service.

Credential Evaluation

• A course-by-course credential evaluation, with grade point average (GPA) calculation included, for all non-U.S. coursework.
• NCF accepts an evaluation from any current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services and any endorsed member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators.
• Athletes are required to submit a course-by-course credential evaluation with a grade calculation through InCred.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates still must be submitted with a credential evaluation during the application process.

SAT, ACT, CLT

• Waived if you possess 30+ transferable semester hours and have completed both a college level math and English composition course with a grade of “C” or better.
• Once we receive your complete application with transcripts and credential evaluation, we will be able to provide you with your number of transferable credits.

TOEFL or IELTS

• Waived if you are applying with under 30 transferable semester hours and/or have not completed both a college level math and English composition course with a grade of “C” or better. You will be required to submit SAT, ACT, or CLT test scores.
• Waived if your country is on the Countries Exempt from English Proficiency list (see below)
• TOEFL (IBT) minimum score: 80
• TOEFL (PBT) minimum score: 550
• IELTS minimum score: 6.0

Student Visa

• If admission is granted, we will request and collect all required documentation related to the student visa process.

International Admissions Deadlines*

Application Deadline	Notification Dates	Deposit Deadline
Early Action – November 1	Rolling	May 1 (flexible)
February 1	Rolling	May 1 (flexible)
April 1	Rolling	May 1 (flexible)
June 1 – Final Deadline	Within 2 weeks of completion	Within 2 weeks of decision

*These deadlines are for incoming foreign national students planning to enter the United States under the F-1 student visa. If you require an F-1 visa, you must deposit by the May 1 deadline to allow enough time for the visa process. All required materials must be received by New College Admissions in order to receive a decision. Please plan ahead to make sure we get all of your materials on time!