International Students

International applicants must submit the application for admission 90 days prior to the term start date. The following items are also required:

Foreign Credential Evaluation
All undergraduate and graduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States are required to provide an official course-by-course evaluation to include the cumulative grade point average. The evaluation must be certified by one of the Foreign Credential Evaluation Services (FCE) approved by Embry-Riddle. A fee is charged for the service and must be paid by the applicant directly to the FCE.

If a student has graduate-level work (either transfer or advanced standing) that is indicated on the foreign credential evaluation as meeting the requirements for an undergraduate degree, it will not be reviewed for applicability toward an Embry-Riddle graduate degree.

Educational systems differ country by country. Foreign Credential Evaluation Services are well versed in providing a comparison of a country’s education system to that of the United States system. This comparison includes education levels, credits and grades.

Visit the Worldwide Campus Catalog to review international admissions requirements and a complete list of approved Foreign Credential Evaluation Services.

Applicants for whom English is not the primary language must:

• Attain a minimum score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based) or 79-80 (Internet based) – OR –
• Attain a minimum score on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 6.0 – OR –
• Attain a minimum score on the Cambridge English Language Assessment of 170 – OR –
• Successfully complete a college-level English Composition course with a grade of “C” or better from an accredited degree-granting institution 

Visit the Worldwide Campus Catalog to review international admissions requirements and a complete list of testing services.

F-1 Visa Process

1. Applicant applies to an F-1 approved Worldwide Campus
2. Applicant meets Embry-Riddle’s international admissions requirements
3. International Student Counselor sends the student a Certificate of Eligibility (Form SEVIS I-20) upon receipt of necessary documentation from applicant
4. Student submits SEVIS fee
5. Upon receipt of verification of admission and the I-20, student contacts the nearest U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate in their country of residence and applies for an F-1 visa
6. Consular officer reviews application and determines eligibility for issuance of the F-1
7. Student arrives at the U.S. Port of Entry (POE)
8. Immigration officer at the POE reviews passport, F-1 visa, and I-20 and if applicable, admits the student in F-1 status and stamping I-94 (arrival/departure record)

Services Provided to F-1 Students

• Advisement on U.S. immigration policy such as change of status, employment or reinstatement to F-1 status
• Advisement on personal concerns like adjusting to the U.S. culture and communication skills

Other Services Provided

• Communicate with prospective international students wanting to attend a U.S. campus
• Principal contact with U.S. and Foreign Consulates and Embassies
• Official representative for Embry-Riddle Worldwide to the Department of Homeland Security

F-2 Spouse/ Dependents
Spouses and dependents of F-1 students are eligible to apply for F-2 visas. F-1 students must demonstrate they have sufficient funds for financial support. F-2 spouses are not allowed to work in the United States or to enroll in courses to earn a degree. F-2 dependents can attend primary or secondary schools in the United States.

Health Insurance
F-1 students must have health insurance per state law and University requirements as a condition of enrollment. Contact the International Student Counselor for information if you do not carry a policy covering you in the United States.

International students intending to study in the United States must possess an F-1 visa. The following Worldwide Campuses are authorized to enroll F-1 students with selection of an approved program: 

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Houston, Texas Los Angeles, California Miami, Florida Oakland, California Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Orlando, Florida Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona Phoenix-Sky Harbor, Arizona Portland, Oregon San Diego, California Seattle, Washington