St. Gregory’s University is committed to providing assistance for the special needs of its international students.  The International Student Office provides support for international admission, immigration, academic, and personal advising.  The International Student Office assists enrolled international students comply with F-1 regulations.  

The University is committed to assisting international students learn and succeed while at St. Gregory’s University.  The international student program is dedicated to promoting diversity and globalization on its campus through investment in its services and in our programs.

Spencer Hui-Min Ryan, Director, International Student Office – Academic Services, is committed to the needs of St. Gregory’s international students. As a native of Taiwan, a former international student himself, he understands the questions, needs and concerns of the international student and their parents about attending college in the United States.

The International Student Office provides information and guidance for all of St. Gregory’s international students. The primary contact for international students is the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO).

Contact
Spencer Hui-Min Ryan
Principal Designated School Official (PDSO)
Telephone: (405) 878-5177
Toll free: (888) 784-7347
Fax: (405) 878-5198
E-mail: int-admissions@stgregorys.edu

Overview

F-1 Status
To study in the United States, a student must be granted F-1 student status and pursue a “full course of study” to achieve a specific educational or professional objective. This must be done at an academic institution in the United States that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security to offer courses of study to such students.

Once the educational or professional objective has been attained, the F-1 student is expected by the United States government to return to their residence abroad.

A student acquires F-1 status using Form I-20, issued by the academic institution through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

F-2 Status
A spouse or dependents of international students must establish status through the F-2 process.

Contact the International Student Office at:
Telephone: (405) 878-5177

 International Student Application Process

Step 1 – Complete the Application

Step 2 – Verify English Competency

English speaking countries:
Submit an English Competency Verification Form (pdf) OR submit your birth certificate.

Non-English speaking countries and Quebec:
Complete a TOEFL® exam. TOEFL® results must be sent to St. Gregory’s University.

   ♦ Paper exam score must be 500 or greater
   ♦ Computer-based exam score must be 173 or greater
   ♦ Internet exam score must be 61 or greater

We reserve the right to request proof of English proficiency of any applicant.

Step 3 – Verify Proof of Financial Resources

Provide evidence of financial resources to complete a minimum of at least one year of education. Official bank statement indicating sufficient funds is required.

Submit documentation of ability to pay form.

Step 4 – International Transcript Evaluation

Official copies of International transcripts must be forwarded directly to St. Gregory’s University.
We reserve the right to request a college-level transcript review by an evaluation service for any courses completed outside of the United States.

Eligibility for F-1 Status