Lackawanna International Applicant FAQs | Lackawanna College

International Applicants

International applicants are required to submit the standard application for undergraduate admission as an international student.

International applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to take the TOEFL. Decisions regarding TOEFL exemptions for students from non-English speaking countries who have studied in the United States or in another English speaking country will be made on an individual basis.

The SAT is recommended, but not required, for international applicants. If the applicant has not taken the SAT, arrangements will need to be made with the International Enrollment Counselor to take an additional assessment test. The International Enrollment Counselor will be able to provide additional information regarding this assessment.

Yes. All international applicants are required to submit high school transcripts. These transcripts must be translated into English and include a graduation date.

All costs associated with attending Lackawanna College can be found on our Tuition and Fees page.

International students are not eligible for federal student loans in the United States.

International applicants must meet several requirements before a student visa (I-20) will be issued. These include:

  • Satisfy all the admission requirements listed above.
  • Be officially accepted to Lackawanna College.
  • Document that the student will be able to meet the cost of a full year’s tuition and living expenses by completing the Certificate of Financial Responsibility.
  • Once the Office of Enrollment receives all of your documentation, they will be able to process your student visa.

Yes. You will need to begin this transfer process by applying and being accepted to Lackawanna College. Once you have done that, you will need to contact the International Student Office at your current school to have them initiate a transfer from your current school to Lackawanna College. Contact the International Enrollment Counselor at Lackawanna College for more information.

Please send all of your application materials to the address below:

Lackawanna College
ATTN: International Enrollment Counselor
Office of Enrollment
501 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18509

Please contact the International Enrollment Counselor at Lackawanna College for further inquiries at (570) 961-7810 or admissions@lackawanna.edu