Undergraduate Admission

Complete the Common Application and add Salve Regina to the "My Colleges" page. We will waive the application fee when you check the box requesting an international student fee waiver.

The application also includes a brief personal essay. You may write on any topic to demonstrate what you think and how clearly you express yourself.

Submit official secondary school transcripts (in English) showing the courses and grades you received for the most recent 3-4 years of education. If you have any national examination results, certificates or diplomas, please send us official copies (in English) as well.

Students with IB scores of 5, 6 and 7 and AP scores of 3, 4 and 5 may be eligible for advanced standing credit. Be sure to submit official results as soon as they become available. In most cases, IB and AP credit can reduce tuition and the time it takes to graduate.

Two letters of recommendation are required, one from a college counselor/advisor and the other from a teacher who has taught you in an academic subject, such as English, mathematics, science or social studies. Although it is not necessary, we are happy to take an additional recommendation from a coach, teacher or other individual who knows you.

If your first language or the primary language spoken in your home is not English, you must provide proof of English proficiency with results from TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or other recognized test. Exceptions are made for students who have attended a school for three or more years where English is the language of instruction or by petitioning the Office of Admissions for a waiver. See English proficiency requirements.

Salve Regina is SAT/ACT optional. Students who do not submit test scores will not be disadvantaged in the in the admissions process. Our SAT CEEB code is 3759; the ACT code is 3816.

Students applying to the studio art program must submit a portfolio of 3-5 creative samples. Once you apply and set up a student status page, you will see the instructions for uploading your work.

Submit a copy of your passport photo ID page so we can confirm the spelling of your name and date of birth.

International students applying from other colleges and universities should complete the requirements for transfer admission including the College Report and send official transcripts of all college-level coursework. If you are transferring from a college or university outside the U.S., please have your transcripts evaluated for transfer credit by a recognized agency such as World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators.

International students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships using the credentials they submit with their application. Scholarships are generous but do not exceed tuition, so a contribution is expected each year from family resources, personal funds, sponsorships and other outside sources to cover the cost of attendance.

Need-based financial aid is only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents and requires the filing of the FAFSA form.