English Proficiency

The English proficiency admissions requirement may be waived if you meet one of the criteria listed below:

• You are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green card holder)
• You are a citizen of one of the countries listed below

Graduate Students

• Students who attend(ed) a regionally-accredited college or university in the U.S. or U.S. territory with a minimum of one academic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of full-time enrollment, not including ESL classes
• Students who attend a university located in or that follows the curricula of one of the countries listed below (for example, American University of Beirut or Monash University Malaysia) reflecting a minimum of one academic year (2 semesters or 3 quarters) of full-time enrollment, not including ESL classes

Please note that proof of English as the medium of instruction (MOI) is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. MOI letters must indicate that instruction occurred within the previous five (5) years to be eligible for consideration.

List of Countries for English Proficiency Waivers

TOEFL Exemption

The following countries use English as the official language, or language of instruction, and are exempt from TOEFL requirements: