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Applicants should work closely with an Outreach Specialist when applying to a graduate program, as programs may have different application requirements. In general, the following should accompany a completed application form:

• Application and $50 application fee
  • Fee is waived for applicants who are currently serving or have served in the Armed Forces.
• Narrative Statement
• Official electronic or sealed transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended
• Three letters of recommendation (check for program-specific requirements)
• For professional licensure applicants, a copy of your Massachusetts teaching license
• For initial licensure applicants including School Counseling & Adjustment Counseling a copy of your passing scores on the Massachusetts Test for Educator Licensure (MTEL) Communication and Literacy, Reading and Writing subtests
• If you are applying to the Applied Behavior Analysis, Master of Arts in Counseling, or Master of Social Work programs, a professional resume is required.

We understand that it can be intimidating going back to school, and you may be balancing work, family, and education, so we’ve put a few things in place to make your transition easier. An Outreach Specialist will work with you throughout the application process.

1. Submit your

2. Complete the International Student Information Form

3. Request your English Proficiency Test report be sent to ºÚÁÏÍø at graduate@westfield.ma.edu

ºÚÁÏÍø requires the following scores for each test:

• TOEFL: 79
• IELTS: 6.5
• Duolingo: 110
• Students may submit proof of Conditional Recommendation and Competency in Level B2 of the Intensive English Program at the International Language Institute () in Northampton, MA.

This requirement may be waived if the language of instruction in high school or college was English for the last three years, or if students are enrolling from a country where English is one of the primary languages.

4. Request a credential evaluation of your transcripts

Transcripts from outside the United States (including college and university), must be submitted to a credential evaluating agency.  Below are some of the agencies ºÚÁÏÍø recommends:

All international transcripts must have a course-by-course evaluation completed and sent directly from the agency to ºÚÁÏÍø at graduate@westfield.ma.edu.  

Evidence of fraudulent evaluations will result in an immediate withdrawal of any application to the University.

I-20

To obtain your I-20 to apply for an F-1 visa, students must submit the following:

• Certification of Finances Form
• A copy of your passport

An I-20 will not be issued until the Certification of Finances is completed and verified by the University.  

For questions about the I-20 process, please contact the International Programs Office at ipo@westfield.ma.edu.