Below are the steps you will need to complete to gain admission into the University of Sioux Falls. For more information, or if you have questions or need assistance, click here to visit the International Education Office page.
Submit your high school transcript and transcripts from all colleges that you have attended (if applicable) for review to the University of Sioux Falls. Please note that an applicant may be asked to submit a transcript to a credential evaluation service.
A minimum of 2.8 GPA or higher (U.S. equivalency) is required for admission.
Before the International Education Office can issue an I-20, OFFICIAL transcripts (not a photocopy) are required. To be considered official, transcripts must be sent from the school directly to the University of Sioux Falls.
Submit one of the following for review:
Under certain circumstances you may not be required to submit a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score. If you feel your English is strong, please contact the Director of International Education at international@usiouxfalls.edu to inquire about an English proficiency waiver.
Before the International Education Office can issue an I-20, OFFICIAL test reports (not a photocopy) are required. To be considered official, test reports must be sent from the testing center directly to the University of Sioux Falls.
After we receive all of the application materials listed above, we will email you instructions for completing the application addendum and submitting proof of funding.
USF provides support to international students from many countries. Students from all faiths and cultural backgrounds are welcome on our campus. The University of Sioux Falls is a private university with more than 40 undergraduate majors and three graduate programs. Sioux Falls is South Dakota's largest city with a population of more than 200,000. Come experience Midwestern U.S. culture with us.
International Education Office