Complete Jewell’s International Application for Admission.
Your Second Best Home Is at Jewell
If you’re an international student, we have a spot for you at our college in Kansas City. Pack your bags and become part of the student body at William Jewell College. We’ll make sure you feel right at home.
College for International Students in Kansas City
Welcoming Students From All Walks of Life
You’ll find a diverse and close-knit community at William Jewell College that continues to grow. Located in one of the most vibrant metropolitan areas in the Midwest, Jewell offers extensive support and connection with other students as a flourishing college for international students in Kansas City.
You’ll have easy access to a thriving community with a myriad of cultural and career opportunities. You can connect with 82,000 employers and take advantage of Jewell’s partnerships with alumni and local leaders. Internships, research programs and mentors are right at your fingertips.
How Jewell Supports International Students
The Office of Admission, in partnership with the Office of Student Life, serves your needs from your first inquiry to the time you graduate from Jewell. Your relationship with William Jewell College continues beyond college, as many international students seek to live, work or pursue further studies in the United States.
The following are just a few of the ways we serve international students:
- I-20 created and sent to admitted students and advising offered in regard to F-1 visa application process
- Orientation for new and transfer students upon arrival to campus
- Arrangements for campus housing during academic year and, by request, during breaks
- Assistance with application for social security number, as required, for on-campus employment
- Assistance with opening a bank account
- Assistance with application for off-campus internships and employment through CPT (Curricular Practical Training) or OPT (Optional Practical Training)
- Assistance with obtaining a Missouri driver’s license
In addition, the College has a faculty member dedicated to the needs of international students who serves as a Faculty Advisor and advocate.
How to Apply as an International Student
The application process for an international student differs from prospective students who are citizens or have completed their secondary education in the United States.
Students who would require a visa (usually F-1) in order to enroll at an American college or university are considered international students. The primary difference has to do with the required proof of English proficiency and Documentation of Financial Support for international students.
Students in the United States on any type of visa other than F-1 must take the necessary steps to apply for and obtain their visa before enrolling at the College.
All steps must be completed and sent to the Office of Admission by the following deadlines in order for a formal admission offer to be granted:
- Fall Term: July 15
- Spring Term: December 1
Submit original or certified copies of examination results, diplomas and course syllabi. International transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a member of The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, with results forwarded directly to Jewell. Any transcripts from post-secondary institutions must be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Students will be limited to one semester enrollment until all official transcripts have been received.
If you have not yet completed postsecondary coursework and wish to be considered for an Achiever Scholarship, you must send your ACT or SAT scores to Jewell.
- ACT Code: 2394
- SAT Code: 6941
International students must show satisfactory English language skills to be successful at William Jewell College. There are a number of ways to show your proficiency:
- TOEFL Score of:
- 550 (paper-based test)
- 79 (web-based test)
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.5
- Minimum Duolingo English Test score of 105
- Minimum 450 verbal component of the SAT
- Minimum 22 on the ACT
- Grades of B or higher in English composition courses where English is the institutional language of instruction
- Successful completion of a NAFSA-recognized program in English as a second language
Submit official Documentation of Financial Support showing your ability to pay for a William Jewell College education and support yourself throughout your educational program. The college cannot send an I-20 to an admitted student until it is determined that the student will have the financial support required to cover the costs of attendance.
Please note that we will work closely with you throughout this process to determine your financial responsibilities in advance.
Why Choose Jewell?
Authentic Engagement
We show up fully, honestly and with purpose. Grounded in relationships, we practice engagement in every space—listening, contributing and leading.
Innovative Thought
We question, explore and create. Curiosity is not a trait we admire from a distance; it is a discipline we practice.
Courageous Citizenship
We act on what we believe. Through critical thinking, ethical discernment and spiritual exploration, we cultivate the courage to engage the world, and the conviction to change it.
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Frequently Asked Questions by International Students
Usually, international applicants will hear back on their application in a few weeks after submission.
We have several student organizations that celebrate diversity at William Jewell College. All of our student organizations are open to every international student as well.
Yes, international students can graduate in four years! Depending on your credits, you may be able to complete your degree in even less time.