Become a Davis Student in 4 Simple Steps
Step 1: Submit Application
You can apply:
Admissions Requirements
1. Submit academic records and transcripts from all secondary/high schools previously attended.
- English translations must accompany documents not available in English.
- Current high school students need to provide an enrollment certificate indicating their expected graduation date.
*Official documents are required to be provided no later than the end of the first year
2. Submit photocopies of English proficiency scores. We accept any of the following:
- 51-69 TOEFL iBT score
- 5.0-6.0 IELTS
- 36-50 PTE
- 75-100 Duolingo
- 33-50 LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Exam
- Gaokao English Subject, ≥ 100/150; ≥ 80/120;
- Gaokao English Subject, 90-99/150; 72-79/120 (an interview is required)
- Gaokao English Subject, ≤ 89/150; ≤ 71/120 (an internal exam is required)
- Michigan English Test, ≥ 64 or ≥ C1 (MET – https://michiganassessment.org)
- Oxford ELLT 4.0 or above
If we determine that you are academically qualified to attend Davis but could use additional language support, we will refer you to our Intensive English program or International Foundation Program. Depending on your level of English proficiency, you would spend between one and four quarters in this program before/while taking academic courses. You would not need to take the TOEFL or IELTS again after finishing the program.
The English Language Proficiency requirement can be waived if you meet one of the criteria listed
here.
*Note: Policy updated for the spring 2023 quarter onwards*
Step 2: Complete Online Enrollment Agreement and Pay Deposit
After we receive your complete application with the required documents, we will notify you of the admissions decision within two business days. Upon acceptance, you will be required to complete Davis University’s Online Enrollment Agreement Form.
Important: You can make a payment by wire transfer as indicated in the Online Enrollment Agreement. Please send an e-mail to applications@davisuniversity.edu with the student’s name, date of birth, date of wire, and amount of money wired.
Step 3: Receive I-20 Form
To accept our offer, you will need to complete the enrollment agreement as directed, provide the below documents for your I-20 form and pay the deposit towards your first quarter of tuition fees before the enrollment deadline. Click here for more information on how to accept our offer.
- A copy of your passport identification page
- Bank statement (no more than 6 months old with a balance sufficient to cover your first year of tuition and expenses)
- If the bank statement is not in your name, you must send a signed Affidavit of Support form
An admissions package will be created for you within three business days. This contains an acceptance letter, I-20 form, F-1 visa process guideline and other relevant information for your arrival.
Transfer-in Verification Form for F-1 Students
Step 4: F-1 Visa Interview
You must present the complete admissions package to the U.S. consulate in your home country. Before you make an appointment for an interview at the U.S. consular office nearest you, be sure to pay your SEVIS and visa fees online. The wait time for an interview varies from country to country. Check the U.S. State Department website to learn more about preparing for your visa application.
Step 5: Arrival in the USA
As soon as you receive your F-1 visa, please email us at international@davisuniversity.edu so that we can plan for your arrival. When you enter the U.S., show the immigration officer:
- Your I-20 form
- Your passport with a valid student visa
Admissions Policy
New international students who use an I-20 issued by Davis University to enter the U.S. must:
- Check-in at orientation to activate your SEVIS record
- Enroll for and attend the first quarter at Davis University
- Present original passport, visa and I-20 documents**
**International students transferring from other U.S. schools must present their most recent I-20 instead of an I-20 issued by Davis University.
