International Students

In order to meet eligibility requirements for admission to the clinical nursing sequence, the international student must complete one of the following:

1. Take the TOEFL iBT (Internet-Based TOEFL) and score a minimum of 19 on each of the 4 test sections, Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing, for a total of 76 points; or
2. Take the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and score a minimum composite band score of 6.0; or
3. Take the Pearson PTE Academic and score a minimum overall score of 51; or
4. Take the Duolingo English Test and score a minimum of 100;

Then, provide the College of Nursing and Health Professions with a copy of passing scores by the posted clinical application deadline.

International students must also have a Social Security number. For assistance, please contact the Human Resources team at McNeese by emailing humanresources@mcneese.edu.