Application Instructions

Applications received after the above deadlines will be reviewed and accepted on a case-by-case basis (Nursing applicants must adhere to ED or EA deadlines). Applying in advance of the deadlines will be to your benefit by giving you time to reserve your student visa interview appointment and register for campus housing and orientation/advising programs prior to starting classes.

How to Apply

International students have a choice of two online application forms (see links below.) Common App is used among high schools in the USA and worldwide; it requires an application fee and a SHU supplemental form. The SHU International Application may be used only by international students applying to Sacred Heart University and does not require a fee.

All applicants will receive instructions how to upload documents after submitting the application form.

All US Citizens and Permanent Residents must submit Common App. Domestic students using the international application will be asked to re-submit Common App. International students seeking an F-1 student visa are not permitted to enroll in online programs.

• Common App
• SHU International Application

After you apply, you will be instructed to upload the following documents:

• Official scholastic records from all secondary schools and college/universities attended
• One letter of recommendation
• Educational Consultant Agent Release
• All students who wish to receive academic credit for coursework taken at a foreign university will have to provide a course-by-course evaluation issued by WES, ECE, FIS, SpanTran or by any other accredited organization listed on NACES. In addition to the course-by-course evaluation, an official description of each university course must be provided in English. The following will be considered an acceptable document:
  • Certified translation of the course description/syllabus;
  • English version of the course description issued by the university.

  Materials that are received by fax at 203-365-7607 or email will be used as working documents only and are considered to be unofficial. Only original or photocopies with a school seal and signature will be accepted. Submission of falsified documents is grounds for denial of admission or dismissal from the University.

  If you have any questions, contact:

  • Freshman & Transfer Admissions: Cori Nevers at +1-203-767-0386 or neversc@sacredheart.edu
  • Graduate Admissions: Cori Nevers at +1-203-767-0386 or neversc@sacredheart.edu
  • Visa Requirements: Pam Barnum at 203-396-6400 or barnump@sacredheart.edu