International Transfer Application Process

Steps to apply

• New College Application (no application fee)
• Credential Evaluation
  • Athletes (see Application Details)
• Transcripts: Native language and English translation (if applicable)
• SAT, ACT, or CLT test scores
  • Waiver available (see Application Details)
• TOEFL or IELTS
  • Waiver available (see Application Details)

Optional

• Letter of Recommendation

Application Details

Transcripts

• All transcripts and examination certificates of non-U.S. secondary and postsecondary coursework in the native language of instruction and a word for word certified, literal (exact) English translation (if applicable).
• Unofficial transcripts can be uploaded electronically for the review process via the Application Status Page.
• Official final transcripts and translations are required by July 1 (fall start term) or December 1 (spring start term). They must be sent directly from your institution to New College of Florida by mail or email.
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing address: New College of Florida – Office of Admissions, 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL 34243-2109

Non-English Transcripts

• Transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas not issued in English must be accompanied by a certified, literal line-for-line English translation of the original document. Acceptable certified translations are issued by your institution or a professional translating service.

Credential Evaluation

Applicants whose educational history has not followed a curriculum patterned after the U.S. system are encouraged to submit their academic transcripts to a credential evaluation agency for a course-by-course evaluation with a grade point average (GPA) calculation:

• InCRED – required for athletes
• TEC (formerly SpanTran)  – $20 NCF discount
• International Education Evaluation (IEE)  – $40 NCF discount
• Any current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services and any endorsed member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators.

Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates still must be submitted with a credential evaluation during the application process.

SAT, ACT, CLT

• Students are eligible to have their scores waived upon request if they possess 30+ transferable semester hours and have completed both a college level math and English composition course with a grade of “C” or better. All other materials must be submitted before scores will be waived.

TOEFL or IELTS

• Students are eligible to request that they be considered to have their English Language Proficiency Test requirement waived if they have completed 2+ years of continuous education in the United States of America, Canada, England, or another country where English is the primary language of education.
• Waived if your country is on the Countries Exempt from English Proficiency list (see below)
• For exams taken before January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 83.
• For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: We require a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 4.
• IELTS minimum score: 6.0

Student Visa

• If admission is granted, we will request and collect all required documentation related to the student visa process.

International Admissions Deadlines*

Fall 2026

Application Opens	August 1, 2025
Priority Application Deadline	November 1, 2025
Final Application Deadline	March 1, 2026
Final Supporting Documents Deadline	March 15, 2026
Notification Deadline	March 22, 2026
Enrollment Deposit Deadline	April 1, 2026
I-20 Supporting Documents Deadline	April 15, 2026
Classes Begin	August 18, 2026

*These deadlines are for incoming foreign national students planning to attend New College of Florida under the F-1 student visa. All required materials must be received by New College Admissions in order to receive a decision. Please plan ahead to make sure we get all of your materials on time!