As a nationally recognized leader in the liberal arts, St. Lawrence University is home to more than 2,400 undergraduate students, including students from 59 countries.
An international student at St. Lawrence is defined as a student who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. These students are from Canada and countries around the globe, as well as some students who currently reside in the United States, are attending high school, but are not citizens or permanent residents.
Begin Your St. Lawrence Application
| Application Type | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early Decision | Nov. 1-Feb. 1 |
| Regular Decision | Feb. 1 |
We are SAT/ACT-optional for all applicants. Students whose native language is not English and who are not attending an English-speaking school must submit either TOEFL or IELTS scores as a proof of English language proficiency. Please indicate St. Lawrence University as a recipient institution for scores when registering for exams.
Our institutional code for both the SAT and TOEFL is 2805.
Our institutional code for both the ACT is 2896.
International students who wish to transfer from another institution should follow the same general application procedures as domestic transfer students. In addition, all international transfer applicants must also complete the St. Lawrence University financial form.
If you are accepted and choose to enroll, you will be connected with our Office of International Student Services. This group of professionals will work with you even before you arrive on campus to guide you through the immigration documents required to attend, serve as a resource for any issues you might have, and help you succeed as a student and as a person.
We know a college education is a significant investment in your future. That’s why we offer resources to help make your academic and career aspirations a reality.
In 2018, St. Lawrence received the prestigious Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization, which distinguishes excellence in integrating international education throughout all facets of the university.
Our recent graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school 7-9 months after graduation
“St. Lawrence’s liberal arts approach has allowed me to pursue my career goals and complement them with classes that fascinate me. I’ve taken on leadership roles that have intellectually challenged me and pushed me to explore quantitative fields as well as the humanities and communication.”
From our International Student Services team to our faculty who provide academic support specific to international students, you will find encouragement at every turn during your time at St. Lawrence.
Diversity makes us smarter. As we strive to build a community that serves and emboldens every member, we celebrate and respect diversity in all its many forms by creating a culture where all people and ideas are welcomed, valued, seen, and heard
“The Kenya Program has been a kind of strategic inroad into a broader engagement with the African continent. And it’s really the driving force behind why we have a very robust and successful African studies program here at St. Lawrence.” – Matt Carotenuto, associate dean for the Center for International and Intercultural Studies
Computer science and mathematics double major Eduardo Puerta '22 wants to make sure everyone feels included, whether he's on the field with his ultimate frisbee team or tutoring his peers in the Peterson Quantitative Resource Center (PQRC).
In the middle of Congo Square, Malik Bartholomew, our tour guide, said, “I would like you all to close your eyes in honor of the resilience and musicality of enslaved Africans on American soil.” Standing in the heart of Louis Armstrong Park, located in New Orleans, I felt that this was a sacred place.
