/ St. Norbert College is a top-ranked Catholic liberal arts college focused on educating and the development of the whole person: personally, spiritually, and intellectually. St. Norbert welcomes international students from all over the world to our riverfront residential undergraduate campus.
If you’re an international student considering SNC, we think you’ll feel right at home despite the distance. Our international students cite our beautiful welcoming Wisconsin campus, small class sizes and superior academic program, along with the numerous opportunities to get involved as reasons that they thrive at SNC. With more than 90 student clubs and organizations, 27 NCAA athletics teams and an active arts community, there’s always something to do on campus!
“ I really want to go into nonprofit work. I think this [WAICU internship at SNC] is a really good door for me because it gives me the idea of how people are willing to help and support. I don’t know where life will take me next, but I know that this is a really great starting point for me.
”Gracey Bediako '24
“ I really want to go into nonprofit work. I think this [WAICU internship at SNC] is a really good door for me because it gives me the idea of how people are willing to help and support. I don’t know where life will take me next, but I know that this is a really great starting point for me.
”Gracey Bediako '24
Application checklist
First-year international students
Transfer international students
International students transferring from another university must also provide:
Conditional admission
Conditional admission is available for ESL learners wishing to enroll in the degree programs at St. Norbert College. Learn more about the St. Norbert College English as a Second Language Institute
A local Education USA advising center can provide valuable advice about testing, financial aid, and the student visa process.
All international applicants must demonstrate English proficiency to qualify for admission. We accept any one of the following preferred tests and minimum scores:
These scores are the general minimum. An institutional version of the TOEFL is not acceptable.
English proficiency waiver policy/ or additional proficiency options:
The decision to waive the standard requirement for language proficiency is at the discretion of the International Admission Committee and is based on the strength of the student’s academic performance.
Academic scholarships
All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. Scholarships are based on cumulative grade point average (GPA) from high school/secondary school.
| Scholarship | GPA | Amount |
| George Washington Scholar | 3.5 - 4.0 | $27,000 |
| Abraham Lincoln Scholar | 3.0 - 3.49 | $23,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson Scholar | 2.75 - 2.99 | $19,000 |
| Benjamin Franklin Scholar | 2.5 - 2.74 | $17,000 |
All scholarships are renewable for up to four years provided students remain in good academic standing.
SNC international grant
In order to be eligible for a need-based international grant, students must complete the SNC International Grant application and provide supporting financial documentation.
Student work opportunities
International students have the option of working on campus up to 20 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week during official college breaks.
All international students are required to provide supporting documentation to verify adequate funding to pursue studies at SNC. If you are accepted to St. Norbert College, before we can issue your form I-20, please submit the following documents:
Financial Sponsorship Form indicating that the sponsor(s) is willing to financially support your educational studies. If you have multiple sponsors, a separate Sponsorship Form must be completed by you and each sponsor.
A copy of passport photo page
You may submit your documents by logging into your student portal. Alternatively, you may send scanned copies of your documents as attachments in an email to international@snc.edu.
Welcome to the SNC community, Green Knight!! We are so excited for you, and we can’t wait to meet you. Until then, please follow the instructions below for enrolling at St. Norbert:
International admissions team
The international admissions team is here to help answer all of your questions as you explore all the opportunities available to you at St. Norbert College. We’re here to support you from application through enrollment. We look forward to getting to know you!
Connect
Schedule a virtual meeting with international admissions to learn more about the application process, admission requirements, scholarships, cost, life at SNC, and anything else that will be helpful during your college search. You can also set up a chat with a current international student attending SNC to hear more about what the experience is like.
Main contact:
Bola Delano-Oriaran
Email: international@snc.edu
Phone: 920-403-3494
St. Norbert College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. International students must follow U.S. visa and immigration policies.
Campus location
Ariens Family Welcome Center
310 College Ave.
De Pere, WI 54115
Hours of operation
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
We’re also available by appointment.
Mailing address
Office of Admission
St. Norbert College
Ariens Family Welcome Center
100 Grant St.
De Pere, WI 54115
