International Admissions

International Admissions

Pfeiffer welcomes scholars, faculty, and staff from more than 100 different countries! At Pfeiffer, you’ll experience:

Quality:

State-of-the-art facilities, excellent resources, and expert faculty members

Choice:

A variety of campuses, degree programs, specializations, and hands-on opportunities

Value:

An affordable and accessible educational investment in your future  

Flexibility:

Study in seated or online courses

Hospitality:

Studying in a second language can be difficult. Pfeiffer will assist you with everything from securing a social security number to finding the right apartment. Once settled, we’ll help you build valuable relationships with instructors, students, and mentors.

Accreditation:

Pfeiffer University’s undergraduate programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and Certification and Quality Securities Institute (AQUIN).

Undergraduate Admissions

Pfeiffer University uses a rolling admissions system but recommends that students submit their applications for admission by May 1 to ensure space availability.

Graduate Admissions

Pfeiffer University uses a rolling admissions system but recommends that graduate students submit their applications at least three months in advance of the start date of their chosen term.

Applying For A Visa

After all paperwork has been submitted and you have been accepted to Pfeiffer University, we will send you an I-20. Read this document carefully and Alert Pfeiffer if it is not correct because an error may affect your visa application. (Note: Page 3 outlines responsibility for F-1 students.)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires a $350 SEVIS fee before applying for an F-1 visa at a U.S. consulate or embassy. This fee must be paid three business days prior to applying for a visa. Discover your payment options here.

After paying the SEVIS fee, you will then take the fee receipt, the I-20 Pfeiffer sent you, your passport, and all proof of financial ability to the U.S. consulate or embassy that has jurisdiction over your place of residence abroad. Learn about the interview process and required documents here.

Entering The U.S.

Next, you must apply at a port of entry for admission to the U.S. by presenting a passport valid for at least six more months, your F-1 visa (does not apply to Canadians), your I-20 issued by Pfeiffer and signed by you, and evidence of financial support. 

If the immigration inspector approves your entry into the U.S., the inspector will stamp an I-94 in your passport, which indicates:

• The date and place of entry
• Your status (should be F-1)
• A unique 11-digit identification number
• D/S (This means you are admitted to the United States for the length of time required to complete a specific program; this completion date is indicated on the 1-20. If your 1-94 does not have D/S, contact someone in the International Center immediately.)
• The immigration inspector will stamp the top page of your 1-20. (Note: this is a very important document. You will need your 1-20 anytime you travel outside the United States. Page 2 of this form must be signed by a DSO in the International Center at least every 12 months, preferably every 6 months, especially if you will be traveling outside the US.)

When you arrive on campus, bring the I-94, I-20, and SEVIS fee receipt and your passport to the International Center so that we can make copies for your student file.

Forms You May Need

• Change of Address Form 
• Request for Transfer
• Request of Student Internship
• SSN Form
• Statement of Financial Support

Tuition and Fees

We want to help make your studies at Pfeiffer affordable and accessible. Learn more about tuition and fees and scholarships.