Husson University offers numerous UG, PG, and certificate courses in various fields. The university has an acceptance rate of 84.6% and has a lenient admissions policy. Though international applicants are required to send in applications as per the fall and spring semester deadlines, decisions are sent out on a rolling basis.

You can apply online through the official website or the common app of the university and there is no application fee for international students except in some graduate courses, which is 40 USD. Husson University admits students based on their secondary school curriculum, grade-point average, class rank, counsellor recommendation, and SAT or ACT scores in relation to their applied major.

International students are required to fulfill the English proficiency requirement by presenting their TOEFL or IELTS scores. A minimum TOEFL(IBT) score of 75 is needed to be considered for admission. The student is also required to submit a letter of recommendation, a word essay of 250 words and official high school scores for admission to Husson University.

Husson University Admission Updates/ Changes due to Covid

Applications for the fall semester are accepted before July 1 and for the spring semester it is accepted before December 1

  • The University has made its admission process test-optional for the year 2023 which will not require the submission of SAT or ACT scores to apply for admission.
  • Admission for fall 2023 applicants and beyond, SAT and ACT tests will be required for applicants to the Nursing Program, direct-entry Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy programs; all home-schooled applicants.

Highlights

Application Portal Common Application or Apply using a printable or online application
Application Fee (non-refundable) Application fee USD 40 (for UG Course)
Admission intake Rolling basis
Minimum SAT Score 630
Mode of Payment Credit/Debit card
Academic Calendar Semester
Intake Seasons Fall/Spring
Work Experience Required in some courses
Acceptance rate 83%
Financial Aid Loans, Grants, and Scholarships available
Email for international students graduateschool@husson.edu; international@husson.edu

Husson University Admission Deadline

The first-year and transfer admissions are granted based on rolling admission, which means applications are reviewed by the selection committee as soon as they are complete. The priority date for completed applications for the courses Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Nursing is January 1.

Semester Deadlines
Fall Semester July 1
Spring December 1

Husson University International Admissions

International students can fill the application forms prior to the normal last date of application for each semester.

  • There is no application fee for international applicants, except for some graduate programs.
  • Accepted international students must submit an enrollment deposit of 500 USD by June 1 for fall admission to secure their admission.

Documents Required

  • Completed application
  • Official high school and college transcripts translated by an authorized agency
  • Recommendation from a guidance counsellor, teacher, or non-family member
  • Standardized test scores required to study in US
    • ACT, SAT, and/or TOEFL/IELTS score
  • Verification of financial support
  • Affidavit of Support
  • Copy of passport
  • Essay on any topic in more than 250 words
  • Letter of recommendations
  • Personal essays
  • Other course-oriented requirements

English Language Proficiency Requirements

The international applicants who belong to countries with a native language as English are not required to appear for ELP and instead, the SAT or ACT will be enough to be considered for admission. The accepted ELP scores at Husson University are as follows:

Tests Minimum Score Required
TOEFL 75 for other courses 80 for Nursing, Physical therapy, and occupational therapy
IELTS 6.0 for UG and 6.5 for graduate courses
iTEP 3.7 for UG and 3.9 for graduate courses

US Visa Process

International students planning to study at the university must have a student visa to study in the USA. Students who have been shortlisted by Husson University to pursue their education will be issued the I-20 Form.

Once the university has issued an I-20 form, Students can apply for an F-1 visa to enter the US. The following documents must be submitted to receive the Form I-20-

  • Copy of passport
  • Certificate of financial support
  • Personal data information form
  • Educational agreements

Once all the details are received by the University, they will send the I-20 Form through the mail. The students can then take the I-20 form to a U.S. embassy or consulate in their country to apply for an F-1 student visa.

Husson University Undergraduate Admission

To get into UG courses at Husson international applicants need to be aware of the following:

How to apply?

  • Applicants fill their application through the common application or using the following link
  • After filling in personal information the applicants will need to submit required documents and an essay of 250 or more words describing career goals and objectives.
  • Applicants can apply for FAFSA scholarships simultaneously.

In order to get admission to the general UG courses, applicants must have the following documents-

  • A completed application form
  • Official high school transcripts
  • One recommendation from a guidance counsellor
  • ACT, SAT, and/or TOEFL/IELTS score
  • Essay on any topic/Career goals and objectives in more than 250 words
  • Letter of recommendations
  • Personal essays
  • Other course-oriented requirements
  • An application fee of USD 40 is needed for UG applications

Husson University PostGraduate Admissions

Graduate courses offered at Husson University are MBA and MS (Occupational therapy, counseling and human relations, criminal justice administration, and mental health counseling). To apply for admissions in Graduate courses must have-

  • Previous school or university transcript
  • A minimum of 3.0 GPA in previous education
  • GMAT/GRE required for MBA and MS in criminal justice administration
  • Essay
  • Previous work experience for MBA
  • Resume and letter of recommendation
Requirements MBA MS Occupational Therapy MSc in Counseling and Human Relations MS Criminal Justice Administration MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling
GMAT/GRE/SAT/ACT/GPA Required 3.0 983-86%) needed; GRE not required 3.0 GPA (83-86%). Required 3.0 GPA (83-86%).
Essay Required Required Required Required Required
Work experience Required* Not Mentioned Not mentioned required Not mentioned
CV/Resume Required Required Required Optional -
Recommendations 1 3 3 1 3
Admission interview By invitation only By invitation only By invitation only By invitation only By invitation only

Note*- Students who don’t have significant business-related work experience are supposed to take the Academic Leveling Course (ALC)

The admission process at Husson University is easy to understand and execute. Application forms for most of the courses can be filled through the common app and the college's official website with an application fee of USD 40. Admissions are granted based on standardized tests or previous education performance. Some courses also have additional requirements and to know about them in detail, applicants must visit the university’s website. The process remains the same for both domestic and international students with some additional documentation requirements for the international students.

FAQs

Ques. If a student does not share the standardized test scores SAT or ACT, will there be any additional requirement?

Ans. No, for the academic year 2023 Husson University has made SAT and ACT scores optional and students can apply without that. There will be no additional requirements for such students and admission will be granted based on their high school performance.

Ques. Where can I apply for an F1 Visa for admission at Husson University and what are the documents needed for that?

Ans. To avail F1 visa for Husson University applicants can fill the form at the US embassy in their home country. An applicant will need an I-20 form or the certificate of eligibility from the university, confirming their admission at the University.

Ques. What is the open house program at Husson University?

Ans. The open house program tells applicants about the education at Husson University. These are ideal for students who aren’t aware of the college much.

Ques. What is the deadline for filing applications for spring semester 2023 applications at Husson University?

Ans. Applications can be filled by 1 December 2023 for fall semester 2023. However, students who want to apply early can do so as well.