If you are interested in studying at PBA as an international student on an F-1 visa, it is recommended that you apply at least four to six months in advance of the desired date of entrance. Immigration paperwork is completed after you have been accepted. Please click here if you are an international student interested in taking
online classes only.

Freshmen and Transfer Students

• A completed application with a non-refundable $35 (U.S. currency) application fee* If you are a transfer student, please click here to complete your application.
• Essay
• Letter of personal recommendation OR interview. Your recommendation can be completed online by a non-family member such as a pastor, mentor or teacher who can attest to your character.
• For students whose first language is not English, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (PBT), or 213 (CBT), or 79 (IBT) OR an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher is required.
• Official high school transcripts (transcripts from all post-secondary institutions for transfer students) with a recommended Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 ("B") or higher. (Transcripts from institutions outside of the U.S. must be evaluated and translated by a professional evaluation company such as WES or Josef Silny and Associates).
• Official ACT or SAT scores, if possible. This is required if you are playing NCAA sports.

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  * Please contact our Assistant Director of International & Multicultural Programs, Beth Chavez at (561) 803-2585 or beth_chavez@pba.edu if you have questions on how to complete the form by making payments.