Steps for Admissions – Inside the United States
Complete the online Park University application form and pay the non-refundable application fee of $75 as part of the application form.
Upload your documents on the application portal:
- Unofficial transcripts from your college/university from all institutions attended. Certified English translations of the transcripts should be provided for transcripts in a language other than English. A minimum 2.75 or higher cumulative (overall) GPA is required based on a 4.0 scale.
- Master in Information Systems and Bus. Analytics requires a 3.0 GPA and a previously taken statistics class.
- Students must meet one of the following requirements to meet the English requirements of Park University.
- An official TOEFL score with a minimum iBT test score of 79 (The TOEFL code for Park University is 6574)
- An official IELTS minimum score of 6.5
- An official Duolingo score of 105
- Bachelor’s degree taught in English
- Students from Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria are exempt from the English test requirement. Please find other details and exemptions to the English requirement here.
- An Affidavit of Support signed by your sponsor and a supporting bank statement(s) in U.S. Dollars showing the ability to finance nine months of study.
- Color copy of your passport, I-20, current visa and I-94.
- Statement of purpose. Please ensure your SOP is written in your own words with no AI assistance. Tips on how to write your SOP can be found here.
- CV/Resume.
Apply for the scholarship on your application portal (optional).
Check your application portal home page for your admission status and additional instructions.
Once admitted, request your current school to transfer your SEVIS record to Park University.
Go here for additional steps to Come to Park!
Tuition
See Tuition and Fees for tuition details for international students.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Fall Semester (Starts in August) – May 1
Spring Semester (Starts in January) – October 15
Individual programs may have their own application deadlines.
Have Admission to Park?
Present your Park admission letter to your current school along with a transfer in form we will provide. The school will then transfer your I-20 record.
Check out our resources here for arriving at Park.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Q: I have done some college coursework back in my country; can I have those credits transferred to Park University?
A: Yes! Any student wishing to receive transfer credit for coursework undertaken at a foreign institution must request a Foreign Credential Evaluation from an accredited evaluation company. Common companies include World Evaluation Services, Foreign Credits International Experts, and Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants. Students must contact the company directly; request a detailed report with course level identification which must also be sent directly to the office of International Student Admissions and Services.
Q: What documents are needed for official transfer of credit at Park?
A: It takes the following documents to receive transfer of credit:
- An official transcript with official translation or Foreign Credential Evaluation Report
- Course descriptions may be needed to receive credit for specific courses at Park.
Q: What is a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) Report?
A: A Foreign Credential Evaluation Report (FCE Report) is a report completed by a recognized foreign credential evaluation company in the United States, which demonstrates how your education compares with U.S. university undergraduate studies, including a course-by-course evaluation and a U.S. GPA. A student must have earned an equivalent U.S. “C” or better for the course to be eligible for transfer to Park. All courses are transferred in as “TR” and do not affect the Park GPA.
Q: How long does the transfer credit process take?
A: In general, the evaluation of international transcripts can take four to six weeks.
Contact Information
Park University- International Education
8700 NW River Park Dr PMB#3
Parkville, MO 64152, USA
Email: international@park.edu
Phone: 1-816-584-6820