Transcripts
International applicants should provide the diploma/degree certificate, which contains the original seal or signature of the school’s registrar/officer. To ensure timely processing, these items should be submitted at the time of application.
Transcript Evaluation
Applicants that earned a degree outside of the U.S must have an evaluation of their credentials. The University of St. Thomas prefers one of the following:
- World Education Services/212-966-6311/www.wes.org
- Global Credential Evaluator’s/979-690-8912/www.gcevaluators.com
- Span Tran Educational Services, Inc/713-789-6022/www.spantran-edu.com
- Any other National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) evaluation service, http://www.naces.org
It is recommended that applicants request the service to conduct a course by course analysis with GPA calculation. Allinternational applicants must possess the equivalent of a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree.
English Proficiency
International applicants, except those who are from countries where English is the only official language, those that have earned a degree from a regionally accredited US institution, or those that earned a degree in a country where English is the official language of instruction, are required to submit proof of English proficiency. *The University of St. Thomas prefers the following options to verify English proficiency:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) www.ets.org/toefl UST institution code: 6880
- The TOEFL is required for MED applicants seeking Texas teacher certification
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): www.ielts.org
- Level 112 issued by the English Language Center (ELS) in Houston, TX: www.els.edu/houston
- Pearson PTE Academic http://pearsonpte.com/PTEAcademic/Pages/home.aspx
Test scores for the IELTS and TOEFL exams are valid for 2 years. Minimum required TOEFL and IELTS scores for each program:
| Program | TOEFL (ibt) | IELTS | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA/MCTM/MEAM/MIB/MPA/MSA/ 79 6.5 53 MSB/MSF | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Doctor of Education | 90 | N/A | N/A |
| MEd/MAT | 94 | 7.0 | 53 |
| MA Catholic Education (Leadership) | 79 | 7.0 | 53 |
| MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 100 | 7.0 | 68 |
| MA in Faith and Culture | 100 | 6.5 | 53 |
| MA in Diplomacy & Strategic Affairs | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| MA in Applied Sport and Performance 79 65 53 Psychology | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| MS in Applied Data Science | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Philosophy MA | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Philosophy PhD | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Master in Liberal Arts | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Master of Public Policy & Administration | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Master of Sacred Music | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Pastoral Studies MA | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| MA in John Paul II Studies | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Master of Divinity | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Master of Divinity (90 hr.) | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
| Theological Studies MA | 79 | 6.5 | 53 |
* The English proficiency may be waived for those accepted to the St. Mary’s Seminary (SMS) or by a religious community in consultation with the rector of SMS or the superior of the religious community.