Application Checklist for International Applicants | How to apply

International students who apply as freshmen will be accepted for enrollment in the fall semester, when you can participate in the full new student orientation program. View the application checklistimportant dates and deadlines and special application instructions for international applicants.

Application checklist

The Common app – Follow the special instructions for international applicants.

High School Report Form – Includes official records of your courses and grades from all high schools and colleges you attended. To complete the high school records, we need your ninth grade (last year of middle or high school) records and your full high school records. This information must be sent to us directly from your school. Certified non-English transcripts or grade reports must be accompanied by official (literal, not interpretive) translations. If you want to have your transcripts or evaluations translated, you can use a translation service. A useful source for translation is the William & Mary International Education Evaluation (IEE) Service.
Students who apply as international transfer students must requirements for the transfer of student applications.

Optional application materials

Teacher Evaluation Form and Letter of Recommendation – You may submit one letter of recommendation with your application. Please submit no more than two.
Standardized Test Scores – You can submit SAT/ACT scores and TOEFL, Duolingo or IELTS scores which are highly recommended for international and non-native speakers of English.
Creative and Performing Arts Submission
InitialView – William & Mary is a welcoming community that offers endless opportunities to discuss big ideas both inside and outside the classroom. Candidates who are not native English speakers are welcome to participate in an unscripted interview conducted by a third party InitialView. Once you have interviewed with InitialView, we encourage you to add William & Mary to your list of schools as an optional way to complete your application.

Dates and deadlines

If you are applying for a job at William & Mary, we ask that you submit your application Common app before November 1 (early decision I) or January 5 (early decision II and regular decision). The application must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM in your time zone on the day of the deadline. Additional materials, including transcripts, test scores, and recommendations, can still be submitted after the deadline.

View all dates and deadlines

Special application instructions

Personal statement

The Undergraduate Admission Committee will use your written essay to learn more about you and assess your writing skills. It is very important that you write these essays yourself so that we can make our admission decision based on your English language skills. We do not intend for the writing sample to be a formal piece, but rather a response to one of our questions. Try to be specific when describing interests, beliefs, or experiences.

Activities/Interests

At many high schools in the United States, students participate in clubs, sports, and community service. The Undergraduate Admission Committee understands that extracurricular activities will vary depending on one’s culture and educational system. On this page, mention interests, activities or work experiences that give the committee insight into your life and the way you have chosen to spend your free time.

Name

Your name must always be written in the same order on all correspondence. Be consistent. Students must enter their last name or surname as their “surname” on the application and all supporting documents. Non-US citizens must ensure that they write their name exactly as it appears on their passport. Applying under one name and sending documents and credentials under another name will delay the process.

Citizen service number

If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may not have a Social Security number. Please leave this section blank. The Office of Undergraduate Admission will assign you a student identification number.

Date of birth

Enter the month first, followed by the day and then the year.

First-year student or transfer student

Unless you have already completed studies at a university, mark as a first-year student. You are still eligible for transfer credit and may later be classified as a second-year student.

CEEB number

This number is given to many international schools by the College Board to help track applicants; leave this blank if your school does not have such a number.

Main area of study

Unlike many other foreign universities, William & Mary students do not choose a major area of study until the end of their sophomore year. Please highlight your area of interest, but understand that your selection is not a factor in the admission decision.

Signature

Don’t forget to sign the supplement!