2026-2027 College Catalog

International Student Application Procedure

  • Students who are citizens of countries other than the United States are encouraged to apply for admission. International students should apply following the same application procedure for U.S. students. International students should be prepared to submit objective test scores to indicate their level of English proficiency. Complete either the Hartwick Application or the Common Application
  • Original certificates or certified copies of academic records from your secondary school and any colleges or universities you attend. It is strongly recommended that you have your high school transcript evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or certified in English.
  • Affidavit of Financial Support and accompanying bank statement
  • Copy of biographical information page of passport
  • Personal Essay (strongly recommended but, not required)
  • Recommendation letters (strongly recommended but, not required)
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency in the form of official test scores or documentation.
    • Submit SAT scores to Hartwick using institution code: 2288
    • Submit ACT scores to Hartwick using institution code: 2756

Minimum Test Scores (non-Nursing)

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL (internet-based) 80
TOEFL (paper-based) 500
SAT (critical reading) 40 on Reading. Writing
PTE 50
DET  100 

Letter from school that method of instruction (MOI) is English; Attend school in a primary-language English country; 3 years of study in a U.S. high school

Minimum Test Scores (Nursing)

IELTS 6.5 (on academic module)
TOEFL (internet-based) 83
TOEFL (paper-based)

540 (paper-based) 

207 (computer-based)

TOEIC 725
DET 100

Letter from school that method of instruction (MOI) is English; Attend school in a primary-language English country; 3 years of study in a U.S. high school