International Student Information

Loyola University Maryland is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students who are the citizens of countries other than the United States. International applicants should review the following information carefully to understand some of the additional requirements to apply for admission to a graduate program as an international student.

• International Graduate Application Information
• Additional Requirements for Applicants Planning to Study on an F-1 Visa
• Steps Admitted Students Must Complete to Request an F-1 Visa
• Additional Requirements for Students on Other International Visas
• Contact Us

International Graduate Application Information

Visa Eligibility and Start Terms

Not all Loyola graduate programs are eligible to issue visa documentation which would allow international students to enter the United States (for example, part-time or online graduate degree programs). International students are still welcome to participate in these programs from their home country, but visas cannot be issued for these programs.

International students seeking visas for full-time, in-person graduate programs are admitted to the Fall semester only (except for School Counseling and Kodaly Music Education which admit for the Summer semester).

Deadlines and Application Requirements

Graduate programs at Loyola University Maryland may have specific application deadlines for international applicants. This is done to ensure that there is sufficient time to issue visa paperwork for international students who are offered admission to the university. For more information about application deadlines, visit the Graduate Programs at Loyola webpage, click on your program of interest, and go to the “Apply” section of their page.

International applicants who attended or are attending a college or university outside of the United States are required to submit a foreign transcript evaluation and may be required to submit English language examination scores (depending on the language of instruction at their institution). These services charge their own separate costs, may take significant time to complete, and must be completed and received by the application deadline.

Financial Resources for International Students

All applicants to Loyola graduate programs (including international students) are considered for program scholarships and grants. However, prospective international students should be aware that Loyola does not offer full scholarships, tuition remission, or graduate student housing.

To obtain an international student visa, international students must be prepared to demonstrate that they have sufficient financial resources to support themselves during their graduate program at Loyola University Maryland. Please visit the Graduate Program Tuition Charges webpage for information about tuition and cost of attendance.

Additional Requirements for Applicants Planning to Study on an F-1 Visa

• Passport: Upload a scanned image or photo of the biographical page of your passport in the "International" section of the online application or via the Applicant Status Page after you have submitted your application using the "Upload Materials" tool. Be sure to select "Passport" from the drop-down menu when doing so.
• International Student Supplement: After you have submitted your application, go to the Applicant Status Page and click the "International Student Supplement" link in the checklist, then complete and submit that online form.

Steps Admitted Students Must Complete to Request an F-1 Visa

If you are admitted to a Loyola graduate program which is eligible for an F-1 visa, you must complete the steps listed below by the following dates:

For programs with a Summer semester start: April 15

For programs with a Fall semester start: June 1

The following financial documents must be sent to the Office of International Student Services (OISS) by the deadlines listed above:

Official Bank Document

Students must provide a current, original, official bank letter (written in English), issued within the last three months, showing available liquid funds necessary to cover the full estimated cost of attendance for their graduate program (tuition, housing , food, books and supplies, health insurance, and personal miscellaneous expenses).  Those cost of attendance amounts can be found on the Graduate Program Tuition Charges website. Click on the program name, and use the "Cost of Attendance Budget Information..." section at the bottom of the page. The official bank document must list funds in U.S. dollars.

There are two acceptable methods for submitting your official bank document:

1. Directly from your Bank Official (strongly recommended) - An appropriate bank official may email the Official Bank Document directly to Ms. Sunanda Bhatia, OISS Director, at oiss@loyola.edu with the student's full name in the subject line. This electronic document will only be accepted if it is received from the bank official's business email address associated with the bank.
   
   
2. Express Shipping with Tracking Information - If your bank official cannot directly email your official bank document to OISS, you must mail your original documents to the following address using an express shipping option with a tracking number (e.g. DHL).
   
   Office of International Student Services (HU 141)
   Attn: Ms. Sunanda K. Bhatia, PDSO
   Loyola University Maryland
   4501 N. Charles Street
   Baltimore, Maryland, USA 21210
   Phone: +1-410-617-5245

Financial Affidavit

Admitted international students must submit one of the following financial affidavit forms, depending upon their individual circumstances.

• Affidavit of Financial Self-Support: This document is required if you plan to support yourself using your personal financial resources and you will not be sponsored or receiving outside financial support. It affirms that you will pay all expenses during your enrollment at Loyola University Maryland, including tuition, fees, housing, books, medical, and all other expenses. This document must be completed and emailed to oiss@loyola.edu with your full name in the Subject line.
  
  
• Affidavit of Financial Support: This document is required if you are being sponsored or are receiving another form of financial support. It must be completed and signed by your sponsor or benefactor, affirming that all expenses will be paid for you during your enrollment at Loyola University Maryland, including tuition, fees, housing, books, medical, and all other expenses. This document must be completed and emailed to oiss@loyola.edu from your sponsor's email address with your full name in the Subject line.

Enrollment Deposit

Pay your tuition for our first semester at Loyola. You must use Loyola Flywire to make the payment.

Proof of Health Insurance

Graduate students enrolled in full-time programs at Loyola are required to either enroll in the Loyola Student Health Insurance Plan or submit proof of enrollment in another insurance plan that is comparable to the Loyola's SHIP in order to request to waive the requirement. To waive the requirement, your health insurance plan must have comparable coverage based on Loyola's waiver criteria and be effective from the date of arrival to the U.S.  Please review your health insurance plan to ensure that your benefits extend to the United States and the state of Maryland in particular. For more information, visit the Student Health Insurance Plan website. Email graduate@loyola.edu and notify us if you will be purchasing the Loyola Student Health Insurance Plan or applying for a waiver to use your own insurance.

Requirements for International Students on a Visa other than F-1

An international applicant who has a different visa type allowing them to study in the United States (i.e.A-2, G-4) must complete the following requirements as part of the admission process:

• International Student Supplement: After you have submitted your application, go to the Applicant Status Page and click the "International Student Supplement" link in the checklist, then complete and submit that online form.
• Student's Passport and Current Visa: Upload a scanned image or photo of the biographical page of your passport, your most current U.S. entry stamp in your passport (or a current copy of electronic Form I-94), and a copy of your current U.S. visa in the "International" section of the online application or via the Applicant Status Page after you have submitted your application using the "Upload Materials" tool. Be sure to select "Passport" or "Current Visa" from the drop-down menu when doing so.
• Passport and Visa Copy-Principle Visa Holder (if applicable): If you are on a dependent visa, submit a copy of the biographical page of the principle visa holder’s passport, U.S. visa, electronic I-94, and most current U.S. entry stamp. Upload these as a single document via the Applicant Status Page after you have submitted your application using the "Upload Materials" tool. Be sure to select "Passport" or "Current Visa" from the drop-down menu when doing so.

Contact Us

For questions regarding admission requirements:

Office of Graduate Admission and Financial Aid
+1 (410) 617-5020
graduate@loyola.edu

For questions regarding immigration, visas, or financial documentation:

Office of International Student Services
+1 (410) 617-5245
oiss@loyola.edu