International Admissions

Welcome to Your New Home in the Heart of the City

As an institution dedicated to the pursuit of peace and justice, Spalding University intentionally cultivates a warm, inclusive atmosphere. Here, you’ll find faculty members and fellow students who care about holistic education that nurtures mind, body and spirit. Our sought-after degree programs prepare graduates to meet the needs of the times around the world.  

Why Spalding?

From the educational to the cultural and the social to the spiritual, Spalding University offers international students a unique, high-impact college experience. 

Spalding’s campus minister Sister Katie Cummings serves students of all backgrounds and beliefs. 

Our dedicated International Student Services team that provides personalized support from application to graduation 

Spalding features the most racially diverse student body of Kentucky’s private colleges.

Our downtown location means students enjoy a small school in the big city of Louisville, which is in the top 5% of the most diverse cities in the state.

Eight-week block schedules with one-week breaks and no Friday classes provide international students with time to build new friendships and visit family.

How to Apply

Complete your application.

Provide required documents, including:

• Academic transcripts from all secondary schools, colleges or universities attended. Any international credits need to be evaluated and translated by WES, ECE, Academic Evaluation Services, NACES, Spantran or GCFNS International.
  
• One of the following English Proficiency Test Scores or equivalent measures of English proficiency:
  
  • TOEFL: 79 or higher (iBT)
  • IELTS: 6.5 or higher
  • Duolingo English Test: 105 or higher
  • ACT English Sub-score: 18 or higher
  • SAT I Critical Reading: 450 or higher
  • AP: English Language and Composition: 4 or higher
  • IB English and Literature exam: 5 or higher
  • Complete two consecutive years of full-time high school in the United States, or a high school where English is the primary language of instruction, with a grade of C or higher in English. Official transcripts required.
  • Complete two consecutive years of full-time university/college in the United States, or where English is the primary language of instruction, with a grade of C or higher in the equivalent of ENG 109 or ENG 110.

• Proof of Financial Support via certified bank statement or affidavit of support to demonstrate the ability to cover tuition and living expenses.
  
• Copy of Passport opened to the biographical page.

Receive Your Admission Decision

The Spalding University Admissions Office will review your application once we receive all required documents. We will notify you of your admission status via email. Email admissions@spalding.edu with any questions. 

Apply for Your Student Visa

Upon admission to Spalding University, the International Student Services team will work with you to apply for your F-1 Visa or transfer your records from another US institution.