Educational Credential Evaluations
**All students who apply for admission to the University with transcripts from a foreign secondary or post-secondary educational institution will be required to submit an official educational credential evaluation.
Below is a list of some evaluation companies. This is not a comprehensive list of all authorized evaluation companies. East Stroudsburg University prefers that students use the services of companies that are approved members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
*All of the companies listed below are current members of NACES.
English Proficiency
TOEFL: All non-native speakers of English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language administered by the Education Testing Service (ETS). Scores should be sent directly from ETS. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer version), or 79 (internet-based) is required for admission to East Stroudsburg University. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Student may also take the IELTS test. A minimum band score of 6.0 is required for admission to East Stroudsburg University.
Applicants will be notified of our decision in writing. Spring applicants will be notified by December and Fall applicants will be notified by May. Those who are offered admission will be provided with an application for Student (F-1) Status [Form I-20] along with instructions regarding entry into the U.S., change of status (if necessary), and new student orientation (fall semester only).