International Student Admission

To qualify for an F-1 student visa through Curry College, you must first be fully admitted to a full-time, degree-seeking or approved English language or pathway program at Curry, which is authorized by the U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). This means you must complete Curry College’s application process, submit all required academic records, and meet all admission standards for your chosen program before an immigration document can be issued. Admission must be final, not conditional, for the specific program listed on your Form I-20. If your program requires English proficiency, you must satisfy Curry’s English language requirements or be fully admitted to an approved English or pathway program offered by the College. Once admitted, you are expected to enroll in and maintain a full course of study each semester as defined by U.S. immigration regulations and Curry College academic policies.

You must also demonstrate that you have sufficient financial resources to cover tuition, fees, living expenses, health-related costs, and other estimated expenses for your studies at Curry College. The College is required to review documentation such as bank statements, sponsorship letters, or scholarship awards to confirm that funds are available for at least your first year of study, with a realistic plan for future years. After Curry College verifies your admission, English proficiency where required, and financial eligibility, a Designated School Official will issue your Form I-20. You will use this document to apply for an F-1 visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate and to enter the United States as a Curry College student.

Choosing to study in another country is a major decision, and the International Student Services Office is here to support you throughout your journey to Curry College. While the Office of Admission is your primary resource for questions about applying to Curry, academic programs, scholarships, and enrollment decisions, our team is your point of contact for all immigration-related questions. Admissions can be contacted at adm@curry.edu.

International Student Services can help you understand student visa requirements, the Form I-20 process, and what it means to study in the U.S. in F-1 status. We work closely with the Admission team to ensure a smooth transition from application to arrival and beyond. Together, we are here to help you prepare for a successful and rewarding experience at Curry College. The ISS Office can be contacted at international@curry.edu.

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A complete Curry application includes:

• An official high school transcript (Transcripts must be translated and evaluated. Learn more below.)*
  • *Official GCSE examination scores are required for students who completed high school in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
• A letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or high school teacher
• A college essay

If English is your first language you must submit your SAT and/or ACT scores directly from the appropriate testing agency.

If English is not your first language and you are applying to Curry College, you must submit an official English language proficiency score from an approved testing provider.

Required Scores

TOEFL: 80 or higher (nursing students, 85 or higher)

IELTS: 6.0 or higher (nursing students, 6.5 or higher

Duolingo Exam: 100 (nursing students, 120 or higher)

Pearson Academic PTE: 50 overall score (nursing students, 55 or higher)

All international educational transcripts and certificates must be translated into English and evaluated by an accredited agency that specializes in international educational evaluations, such as the Center for Educational Documentation (CED) in Boston, +1 (617) 338-7171.

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All applicants must submit a $50 fee to apply to Curry. You can use Flywire to make this payment. Flywire offers payment options in over 100 countries.

Questions? Contact Flywire’s 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week customer support line at +1 (800) 346-9252 or support@flywire.com, or find additional resources.

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Transportation

International students can fly into Logan International Airport in Boston, just 13 miles from campus. Once you arrive, you can get to campus via Uber, Lyft or a taxicab, or take a shuttle from the airport. Providence TF Green Airport is another option, most likely if you have a connection from within the US.

Hotels

Family members traveling to Curry can stay at the Homewood Suites, 50 Royall St., Canton, MA, +1 (855) 605-0320. Just 2 miles away, it is the nearest hotel to campus.

If you are traveling to Curry without your family, please contact the Admission office at adm@curry.edu or +1 (617) 333-2210, and let us know when you plan to arrive.

Campus Directions

Get familiar with our campus layout before you arrive, or use these campus directions to drive to our Milton campus from Boston, Providence, R.I. and other locations.

Explore our campus

Curry guarantees on-campus housing to international students while they study here. First-year international students live in the North Campus Residence Hall, which provides access to kitchens and common spaces as well as direct access to a professional staff member and residency within a community of both first- and second-year students.

Residence Hall Closures

Curry's residence halls close during Thanksgiving Break (late November), Winter Break (mid-December into January), Spring Break (March) and Summer Break (mid-May through August). In most cases, students need to leave the residence halls when they close. If you live a long way from the Boston area and cannot go home, Residence Life & Housing will work with you to find suitable housing.

Meal Plans

All resident students must be enrolled in a college meal plan. You will also have access to kitchen space within North Campus Residence Hall during your first semester, if you want to prepare meals. Speak with Dining Services for help meeting any special dietary needs.

Living at Curry

Curry’s Student Health Services

Every international student must have health insurance. You can sign up for the Curry College health insurance plan, but we suggest considering multiple options to find the one that’s best for you.

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The United States Health Care System

The health care system in the United States is much different than in most other countries. While many countries provide government-paid health care, each person in the U.S. is responsible for paying for their own medical care. That means every time you need to see a doctor, get prescription medication, undergo a lab procedure or need hospitalization, you will need to pay some portion of the cost.

In the U.S., health insurance helps cover these costs. These expenses can exceed tens of thousands of dollars if surgery or a hospital stay is required. Without insurance, patients are responsible for paying all those costs. With insurance, patients pay only a portion of these costs.

Massachusetts law requires that all college students have health insurance. If you need medical care while you are here, it is a vital part of affording that treatment. (You must also comply with the Massachusetts immunization requirements.)

As an international student, it is important to know the U.S. Government does not pay any part of any medical expenses for international students, and it is a violation of immigration laws for F-1 students and F-2 dependents to accept public assistance. You must sign up for an insurance plan prior to enrolling at the College or becoming ill or injured.

Congratulations on your acceptance to Curry! We’re so excited to welcome you into our community. To study in the United States, you need a student visa, and to get a student visa, you need a Form I-20, which we will issue to you.

Once you submit your deposit, you will receive the I-20 request form that you will need to complete. Once you complete that form, the International Student Services office will create your I-20 record and provide instructions on how to obtain your F1 Visa. (Deposits are due by May 1.)

Complete Your Enrollment

In addition to submitting your enrollment deposit, you must submit Proof of Finance if you have not already done so. This typically includes a bank statement showing that you have sufficient funds to cover the estimated costs for your first year at Curry College. The funds must be liquid, meaning they are readily available for immediate use, and cannot be subject to market risk or depreciation. Accounts such as stocks, bonds, or physical assets do not meet this requirement and cannot be accepted as proof of financial support. If the funds are not in your name, you will also need to submit a Sponsor Certificate form.

Transfer Students

If you are currently studying in the United States for High School or College and are on an F-1 Student Visa, please complete the F-1 Transfer-In Form and forward it to the Designated School Official (Usually International Student Advisor) at the school at which you are currently enrolled. Once you have it returned You will upload it to your I-20 request form.