Application Process

Start the Application

Once you start the application and click "submit" on the first page, you can continue to fill it out or save it and return to the application without losing any of your information. After submitting your application, you will be able to track your application status throughout the admission process.

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Submit Supplemental Information

Supplemental information can be submitted through your application profile. However, official transcripts must still be sent directly from the college(s) where courses have been taken. Select from the list below to see what supplemental items are required.

Request Transcripts: Full credit is usually allowed for students transferring work from another regionally accredited institution. Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended. Many institutions allow for electronic transcripts on their website. See Transferability of Credit Notice. The registrar will determine if the work is consistent with a liberal arts curriculum.

Belhaven students will receive a discount on transcript evaluations through our partner, IEE. The discounted fee for evaluations is $120, and orders are typically completed within a few days. Place your transcript evaluation order today.

Submit Test Scores:

The minimum score required for entering Belhaven University graduate degree programs is a 4.5 iBT. Students who took the TOEFL prior to January 21, 2026 are required to have a 79 iBT score for admission. Or the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) of 70 is accepted. Scores must be no more than two years old and must be verifiable. See international student application for additional documents required for issuing the I-20. In registering for the TOEFL, note the Belhaven TOEFL code number is 1055.

The TOEFL requirements may be waived if English proficiency can be demonstrated through other reliable documentation. Proficiency is usually demonstrated by at least two years of successful academic work at the college or university level in the United States.

Exceptions to this requirement will be considered for students presenting strong verbal scores on the SAT or ACT, or if students provide other evidence of English proficiency acceptable to the University.

In addition to the above, all international students must provide:

• Certified translated copies of all transcripts and mark sheets.
• A bank statement, bank letter, or annual salary letter showing proof of funds for the balance listed on the Estimated Expense form. All financial statements must be current and within 90 days.
• A copy of current passport.

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Information

To apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT), please complete the CPT Request Form.

Please carefully follow all instructions and ensure that the information and supporting documentation you submit are complete and accurate. Complete applications help us process requests as efficiently as possible.

Important for New Students: Belhaven University must have your SEVIS record transferred to and activated at Belhaven before we can review or process a CPT request. CPT requests are processed in the order they are received once all required documentation has been submitted.

Our goal is to process complete CPT requests within 48 business hours of receiving all required documentation. Processing times may vary depending on application volume and whether additional information is needed.

Please keep the following in mind:

• CPT must be directly related to your program of study
• Submission of a CPT request does not guarantee approval.
• Do not begin employment until you have received a CPT-authorized Form I-20. Employment is only authorized for the dates listed on Page 2 of your CPT I-20.

Day 1 CPT Guidelines

• CPT authorization cannot begin before the first day of your academic program.
• CPT cannot be backdated.
• CPT may be authorized for up to 12 months at a time.
• Accumulating 12 months or more of full-time CPT at the same degree level will make you ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) at that degree level.

If you need to continue CPT beyond your current authorization period, you must submit a new CPT request before your current authorization expires.

F-1 VISA Information

When you become a Belhaven student the Graduate International office, will assist you in keeping your F-1 visa status in good standing. Here are some key reminders:

• Remain a full-time student, which is 6 credit hours per term.
• Keep your I-20 current. Any change of local address, change in academic program, or change in employer for CPT must be reported to the Graduate International Office.
• Keep your passport current. Contact your home country’s embassy for renewal information: https://www.usembassy.gov/
• Check in before you travel outside the USA. See the Belhaven University DSO for signature on your I-20.
• Know F-1 visa grace periods:
  • Students may enter the country up to 30 days before but no later than the program start date on the I-20.
  • After completing your program: F-1 students should follow the most current U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidance regarding grace periods and requirements following completion of their program or authorized practical training.

Immigration regulations and policies are subject to change. Students should consult current guidance from DHS, including the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), as applicable, for the most up-to-date information regarding F-1 status.

Official Transcript Requirements

As part of the application process to Belhaven University, applicants must submit official academic records based on where their degree was earned. Please complete the appropriate transcript requirement as soon as possible to help ensure timely review of your application.

Applicants with a U.S. Degree

• If you earned your degree from a college or university in the United States, you are required to submit an official electronic master’s transcript.
• Request that your official transcript be sent directly to Belhaven University by the issuing institution or through an approved electronic transcript service.

Applicants with an International Degree

• If you earned your degree from a college or university outside the United States, you are required to submit evaluated international transcripts as part of your application.
• Belhaven University partners with International Education Evaluations (IEE) to provide international transcript evaluation services. Applicants can begin the evaluation process through Belhaven’s dedicated IEE portal:
  • https://myiee.org/university/belhaven-university

Please follow the current instructions provided by Belhaven University’s International Graduate Office regarding evaluation and academic document requirements.

Applicants are encouraged to begin the transcript evaluation process early to help avoid delays in the review of their application.

Review Computer Requirements

Students taking online courses are responsible for having the required hardware and software prior to each term start date.