International Students
Bay Path College welcomes international students to our safe, beautiful campus in the New England suburb of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Easily accessible to the metropolitan areas of Boston and New York City, Bay Path offers a wonderful opportunity to experience major cities of the United States while also providing a challenging, but supportive academic environment.
At Bay Path, you are given special attention:
- You are met at the airport upon arrival
- You are assisted in settling into your residence hall room
- We will help with all those details coming to a new country involves-like setting up your own bank account and shopping for items for school
- You will also meet the international student advisor, who provides guidance and assistance to ease the transition to living and studying in the United States.
At Bay Path, there is a strong international influence; in addition to our international students, a number of our faculty have lived or taught abroad. One of the largest clubs on campus is the Women of Culture Organization. Its mission is to promote cultural awareness and understanding through activities and events held throughout the year. Many of our international as well as American students are members in this club.
A Commitment to Affordability
Bay Path believes in the benefits of a multicultural campus and we offer generous scholarships for qualified international students. When you receive your admission decision, you will also receive notification of which merit scholarship you have been awarded. In addition, by completing the 2009-2010 College Board International Student Financial Aid Application, you may be eligible for additional assistance from Bay Path College.
How to Apply:
- Complete the application form in the viewbook or apply online.
- Submit official TOEFL or SAT scores
- Submit a translated official high school transcript
- Send us two letters of recommendation from academic teachers
- Submit your essay addressing what you hope to gain from your college experience as well as what you will contribute to the Bay Path College community
- Arrange an interview (although not required), and if possible, a visit to the Bay Path College campus. Telephone interviews can also be arranged with the international counselor.
We recommend the International Language Institute of Massachusetts (ILI) for students who meet admissions criteria, but need additional language training before starting their program at Bay Path College. ILI and Bay Path College have entered into a relationship which facilitates the acceptance and transfer of students. Bay Path College will grant conditional acceptance to students that have attended the International Language Institute and are recommended for study at Bay Path College. For more information, visit the ILI web site.
Accepted international students who choose to attend Bay Path College will need to complete and send a statement of finances from their bank or financial institution showing enough funds to pay for one year’s costs at Bay Path before an I-20 visa application can be issued
Please have all admission application materials sent directly to:
Bay Path College
Office of International Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106
