Programs at Huron serve new and existing students with enrolment possible at the beginning of Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. In addition to normal academic offerings, special summer programs are designed to support students preparing for MBA studies, undergraduate Business Studies and other academic pursuits. When applying to Huron University USA in London, the following application procedures are recommended:

When to Apply

It is highly desirable that international students apply for admission nine to 12 months before they plan to enroll. This allows for ample time to complete visa procedures and arrival preparations. This means that the complete file should be in the Office of Admissions by that time, with the exception of standardised test scores. Since the submission of these scores is not entirely under the control of the applicant, these scores may arrive a short time later.

Admission Deadline

Huron has an admission deadline of one month prior to the semester starting date. Admissions will be processed up to that deadline each semester. After that time, any applications still pending will be considered for the following semester. The purpose of the deadline is to allow sufficient time for students to receive admission notification and complete the necessary departure and visa formalities.

Application

All correspondence to the student is sent to the address listed at the 'present address' on the application form. Therefore, it is essential that you notify the university whenever this address changes. Hall of Residence contracts are also sent to the 'present address'. In addition to the application form, the following items are needed to complete the application materials:

	Original or certified copies of academic records (transcripts). Photocopies are not acceptable. If documents are not in English, an official translation is required along with the original.
	Description of all post-secondary coursework (undergraduate applicants).
	TOEFL/IELTS score reports.
	Application fee of £40.00.
	Two letters of recommendation
	One recent passport-sized photographs of the applicant.

Huron reserves the right to require advance deposits from students in countries experiencing foreign exchange difficulties, or in order to establish the commitment of an individual or sponsor.

Transcripts

Applicants for admission must have official transcripts of all high school work and, if degree-seeking, of all previous college work on file with the Admissions Office. Applicants may obtain request forms from the Admissions Office. Applicants whose files are not complete will be permitted to register for courses with the status of freshman on the understanding that their transcripts will arrive within 30 calendar days after the beginning of a semester. The transfer students' status will be re evaluated when official transcripts are received. After the 30-day period, if an applicant's file is not complete, the student may be administratively withdrawn from all of his or her courses.

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Descriptions of Post-secondary Coursework

Transfer applicants must submit course descriptions (often included in the syllabus, prospectus, or bulletin of an institution) for all post-secondary courses taken at universities, colleges, or professional schools. The course description should be in English and should include summaries or outlines of the major topics covered in each course, the credit value of the courses (or number of hours spent in each class weekly), and the length of the term. The course description will be evaluated to determine whether advanced standing may be given, and which courses would be appropriate for transfer credit at Huron.

TOEFL / IELTS Score Reports

International students (including those transferring from US schools) who are not native speakers of English are advised to have a verified TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test) or 213 (computer-based test) or higher. For information regarding the TOEFL, enquire directly to TOEFL Program Office, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA, Tel. (609) 771 7100, e-mail: toefl@ets.org (www.toefl.org). For IELTS, students require a 6.0 to gain access to our programs. For more information about IELTS enquire directly to their web site. Students who do not have these scores or their equivalent may be required to take an English Language Assessment test on arrival at the university. The results of this assessment will determine whether students are required to complete English Language studies in the English Language Development Program. The ELDP is designed to help students who have some basic knowledge of English to develop both general and academic skills, in order to ensure their success within the university and in the increasingly international world.

Application Fee

There is a £40.00 non-refundable application fee. Applicants are required to submit this fee before action will be taken on their application. Do not send international reply coupons or cheques drawn on banks outside the U.K.

Letter of Admission

If admission is granted, a Letter of Admission, housing application, and other materials will be forwarded by airmail or express mail. The appropriate visa eligibility certificate will be released by the university after receipt of a tuition deposit of £400. Students who are considered academically eligible for admission to Huron, but who have failed to provide satisfactory evidence of adequate resources for financing their program of study, will receive a letter explaining that formal admission will be granted when the university has received assurances regarding the necessary financial support.

Employment

Due to restrictions on employment, the university cannot issue a Letter of Admission and visa authorization to any international student who lacks sufficient financial resources to meet total expenses for their entire program of study.

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Level and Placement

Huron University USA in London considers the differences in educational systems when placing international students. Each applicant's educational background is carefully analysed on the basis of school records and the educational program of the country in which the student attended school. Applicants who have completed university degrees abroad will be placed at a level dependent upon the length and content of the program of study required to obtain those degrees. The fact that a degree in another country may have a name similar to a degree in the US or the U.K. does not necessarily mean that the degrees are similar or that they will be accepted as equivalent.

Freshman Applicants

Students applying to undergraduate degree programs at Huron University USA in London should have completed primary and secondary education. US students will have had 12 years of education before entering Huron. In English terms, this is equated with the satisfactory completion of five or more passes at grade 'C' or better in the General Certificate of Secondary Education. The high school certificates of other national systems are also accepted. If you have passed at the Advanced Level of the General Certificate of Education or have other qualifications such as the International Baccalaureate, you will be eligible for advanced placement which could amount to as much as one year's credit.

Transfer Applicants

Applicants who have attended an undergraduate university program either in the United States or elsewhere, but who wish to complete their Bachelor's degree at Huron University USA in London, must submit detailed course descriptions of all post-secondary coursework they have taken. Credits from a foreign institution recognized by that country's Ministry of Education, or a US institution that is regionally accredited, are normally accepted for transfer to Huron provided passing grades are achieved and the courses are comparable to courses offered for academic credit at Huron. Transfer students may transfer a maximum of 63 semester hour credits from a two-year college, or 84 from a four-year institution.

US Admissions Office

For students from the United States interested in study abroad or full degree studies, our U.S. Admissions Office is available to assist you from your initial inquiry, through your entire application process, and finally with pre-departure details such as group flights and orientation materials.