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International
Admission
Admission Requirements
Please feel free to email us if you have any questions or need assistance.
International First-Year Students
All documents must be translated into English if applicable.
You're identified as an international first-year student, because you:
Documents submitted by applicants are unofficial. While they can initiate the admission process, official documents are required for final admission. We recommend having your high school counselor send transcripts directly to iadmissions@drury.edu via school email, or use services like WES.org, TEC, or VeriOnce. For test scores, please send them through the exam portal to Drury University.
International Transfer Students
All documents must be translated into English if applicable.
You're identified as an international transfer student, because you are:
Getting to Drury
Admission and scholarship decisions are typically made within 10 working days of receiving all required documents, with our International Team supporting you every step of the way.
Working with the International Admissions Team iadmissions@drury.edu
Submit your documents via the application portal or email them to iadmissions@drury.edu.
Application PortalApplication review begins once all required documents are received.
Application StatusAdmission and scholarship decisions are usually made within 10 working days.
Admission UpdateWorking with the International Admissions Team iadmissions@drury.edu
Pay a $500 deposit to secure your seat. It will be credited to your student account after enrollment and is refundable by July for the fall semester and November for the spring semester.
Pay DepositAll first-year students must live on campus. It's safe, convenient, and a great way to make friends and transition into the community.
Housing ApplicationAn I-20 is issued within 48 hours after receiving the enrollment deposit and housing application.
Application StatusOnce a student secures a visa interview date, they will receive guidance on enhancing their chances of obtaining the F-1 visa.
Visa Interview AdvisingWorking with the International Support Services Team(ISS) iss@drury.edu
An insurance is required while studying in the U.S. Drury University has got a premium plan for you.
Insurance Waiver RequestOnce your F-1 student visa is approved, you'll receive an email with instructions to complete a scheduling questionnaire. This will allow you to outline your academic experience and interests, marking the first step in building your class schedule at Drury!
Update Your Visa Interview DateOur Dean of Students Office will begin to notify you of required forms over the summer.
Required Forms for New StudentsSubmit an Airport Pickup survey, and the ISS Team will meet you at the airport.
Airport PickupFrequently Asked Questions
Please feel free to email us if you have any specific questions that are not listed here.
Drury University is situated in Springfield, which is the third largest city in the state of Missouri. The city has around 100 parks in and around its vicinity, and there are six recreational lakes within a 100-mile radius of the city. Additionally, Springfield is considered one of the most affordable college towns in the United States.
Drury University is a recognized Tree Campus, occupying an area of 90 acres packed with over 1000 trees in 90+ species. Drury is very safe. The city of Springfield has a statistically low crime rate, and Drury houses a 24/7 police substation right on campus.
All students under 21 must live on campus. Drury University provides numerous housing options that are affordable, safe, and convenient. If you are over 21, you may apply to live off-campus.
Yes. International students are permitted to work on campus for a maximum of 20 hours per week when school is in session.
At Drury, students receive whole-hearted support from the community. The class sizes are small, which ensures that your professors will know you by your name and provide you with prompt academic assistance. The International Support Services Office is always available to connect you with the community resources you need. Whether you require counseling, tutoring, academic advising, career planning, assistance with getting employed, doing taxes, taking driver's license tests or anything else, they will be by your side. It's no surprise that 91% of Drury students either received job offers or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduating.
The student to faculty ration at Drury is 12:1.
Did you know that the average freshman GPA at Drury University is an impressive 3.79? In addition, the university has Fulbright scholars teaching on campus, and all classes are taught by professors - no teaching assistants. Drury University provides a platform that encourages students to strive for academic excellence. It's also common for Drury students to pursue more than one major during their time at the university.
You can apply for free via the Drury application portal. After that, you will submit your high school transcripts, English language proficiency test report, bank documents, and a scan of your passport to start the admission review process. Admission decisions and academic scholarships are typically available within 10 working days.
No. Drury University has a rolling admission policy, meaning that the university doesn't have a fixed deadline for admission applications. However, for international students who require an F-1 student visa, there are specific time frames that they should adhere to. We highly recommend that students apply for the fall semester by mid-July and for the spring intake by mid-October to ensure that their visa applications are processed on time.
We can initiate your admission process upon receiving your transcripts from Grades 10 and 11. Please start with a free application and we will guide you through the process.
Yes. All international students must provide an English language proficiency test report for admission and academic scholarship awards. Drury University accepts IELTS UKVI/Academic, TOEFL iBT, SAT, ACT, SAKAE English Test, and the Duolingo English Test. For students from English-speaking countries, SAT or ACT scores are preferred.
No. In recognition of the rigor of the IB Diploma program, successful baccalaureate recipients will be eligible to receive up to 30 hours of college credit and be eligible for the top scholarship.
You can submit the documents via the application portal or email them directly to iadmissions@drury.edu.
Upon receiving all required documents, decisions for admission and academic scholarships will be made available within 10 working days.
The cost of attending Drury University for the 2024-2025 academic year is estimated to be $48,959 before financial aid.
Drury has many scholarship opportunities for students. We do not have separate applications for most of our academic scholarships, so they are awarded based on information taken from application materials such as ACT/SAT score, GPA and class rank. To be eligible for the scholarships, students must have applied to Drury and been accepted prior to the scholarship deadline. We recommend students apply to DU by July 14th in order to meet most deadlines. Go to Scholarship Information for a list of scholarship opportunities, and eligibility.
Drury accepts international bank wiring. Or you can pay via Flywire.com.
After being admitted, international students can expect to receive their I-20 within 48 hours.
Yes. The Office of International Admission will provide guidance for F-1 student visa interviews.
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Working with the International Admissions Team iadmissions@drury.edu
Feel free to reach out with any questions; we're happy to help.
Office of International Admission
900 North Benton Avenue
Springfield, Missouri 65802
United States
