Admission Options for International Students
Linfield College welcomes full-time degree seeking international students who will make positive contributions to the Linfield community.
International students who meet Linfield's academic requirements, but whose language exam scores fall below any of the minimum scores on the International Admission Requirements page may be conditionally admitted and required to concentrate their studies within the English Language and Culture Program (ELCP). TOEFL scores must be at least 450 (45 IBT) to join the ELCP. The ELCP prepares international students for success in their American college experience. The ELCP offers a Bridge Program for speakers of other languages to strengthen their academic language skills and intercultural understanding before undertaking a regular load of undergraduate classes. Bridge Program courses focus on intensive language work but are designed within an interesting thematic framework such as literature, film and culture. Students will develop their research skills and confidence in writing academic papers in readiness for their undergraduate classes.
The English Language and Culture Program (ELCP) also offers special programs (one semester or one year) for international students wishing to improve their English proficiency but not wanting to complete an entire four-year Bachelor’s degree. Students with TOEFL scores of 400 (97 LBT) and above may be admitted to Special Programs. Courses will include work in writing, grammar, reading, listening, speaking, pronunciation, culture and computer assisted language learning.
Those applying as a full-time degree seeking international students or to the ELCP Bridge Program will need to submit the Linfield International Student Application form. Those who are applying to the ELCP Special Programs (one semester or one year) will need to submit the Linfield College Special Program Application.