How Do I Apply?

These instructions are for students planning to study on an F-1 student visa.

Option 1: New College Application – Priority Date: December 1

CLICK HERE FOR THE NEW COLLEGE APPLICATION

• New College Application (No application fee, essay optional)
• SAT or ACT Scores
• TOEFL or IELTS Scores: If English is not your native language, the minimum TOEFL score for admission is 560 (paper test) or 83 (internet-based test). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. If English is your native language, the language of instruction for your education, and/or you have already taken the SAT or ACT, please contact us at (941)-487-5000 or admissions@ncf.edu for a possible waiver of TOEFL/IELTS test scores.
• Official Transcripts: One from each school attended, from high school through college.
• Credential Evaluation and Translation*: We require a NACES-member credential evaluation for academic records from most schools that do not use the U.S. system, with the exception of International Baccalaureate programs.
• Recommendation: Through the application, provide contact information for the person writing your recommendation. We will send the information directly to them.

Option 2: Common Application – Priority Date: December 1

Click here for the Common Application

• No application fee
• Add New College to your account
• SAT or ACT Scores
• TOEFL or IELTS Scores: If English is not your native language, the minimum TOEFL score for admission is 560 (paper test) or 83 (internet-based test). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. If English is your native language, the language of instruction for your education, and/or you have already taken the SAT or ACT, please contact us at (941)-487-5000 or admissions@ncf.edu for a possible waiver of TOEFL/IELTS test scores.
• Official Transcripts: One from each school attended, from high school through college.
• Credential Evaluation and Translation*: We require a NACES-member credential evaluation for academic records from most schools that do not use the U.S. system, with the exception of International Baccalaureate programs.
• Recommendation: From your college counselor, principal, dean, or teacher who has taught you in an academic subject. Send through Common Application.

*Credential evaluations must be course-by-course with grade and credit equivalents. Transcripts provided in a language other than English also require a professional, certified translation. If your records are already provided in English, or your school(s) use the U.S.  or International Baccalaureate system, please contact us at (941)-487-5000 or admissions@ncf.edu to discuss a possible waiver.