As an international applicant we are here to help you every step of the way! Below are the answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the application process for international students. Take our virtual tour in English, Arabic, Chinese or Spanish! Just choose your language option on the bottom right corner.

What is the deadline to apply?

We have rolling admissions. This means that you can apply up until the beginning of the semester. As an international student it is important to apply as soon as possible so that you have plenty of time to get your visa.

Please note that some programs do have strict deadlines. You can visit your program website for more details.

What do you need from me in order to review my application? 

All international applicants are required to submit the following:

If applying to Art, Theatre, or Music programs, you will be required to submit a portfolio or audition. Digital portfolios/auditions are preferred and should be submitted via Acceptd. DVDs/CDs will also be accepted. Send DVDs/CDs to:

International Admissions
Long Island University
720 Northern Boulevard
Brookville, NY 11548

**For review purposes we will accept copies of all documents. Upon being accepted you will be required to submit official transcripts in sealed envelopes and have official test scores reported to LIU Post.

How can I submit my documents? 

• You can email pdf copies to post-enroll@liu.edu
• Portfolios/Auditions must be submitted via Acceptd 
• Or you can mail documents to the following address:

LIU Post
Admissions Processing Center
15 Dan Road STE. 102
Canton, MA 02021

Do I need a transcript evaluation?

The following students must submit an approved NACES evaluation, we recommend WES. For a list of approved NACES members please check here http://www.naces.org/members.html.

• Transfer applicants
• All graduate applicants

• Course-by-course NACES evaluation of undergraduate transcripts

What are your English requirements? 

Our ETS reporting code is 2070.

Can you waive my English requirement? 

The only time we waive the English requirement is if you submit an ELS 112 completion certificate or if you have completed 2 years of academic study in an approved English speaking country. 

I have already completed another English Language program at a different University, will you waive my requirement? 

Unfortunately, other English Language Institutes do not satisfy our English requirement and will not count toward years of study to waive the English requirement. 

How long will it take to review my application?

Once we have all of the above mentioned documents the review process can take 2-3 weeks. You will be notified of your admissions decision via email.

When can I receive my I-20? 

I-20s will only be issued after you have been admitted into a program of study. Once admitted, the Long Island University Immigration Services Office will contact you about issuing the I-20. 

What do I need to submit in order to receive my I-20? 

• Bank statement (please read the Instructions to complete Application Form I-20 for bank statement requirements)

• Application Form I-20 and Affidavit of Support
• Please refer to: Instructions to complete Application Form I-20
• Copy of your passport identification page(s)
• Students already studying in the United States (College/University or language school) on an F-1 visa must also submit a completed F-1 Transfer-In Form Application & Information. Once your period of study with your current institution is completed, they must release your I-20 in the SEVIS system so we can complete the transfer-in process.

Where can I send my I-20 documents? 

I-20 documents can be emailed to post-international@liu.edu or mailed to:

LIU Post
Immigration Services Office
720 Northern Blvd.
Brookville, NY 11548
USA