So you've thought about it, and now all that's left to do is apply. You'll find all the necessary information right here.
Albion College requires the following for all international students.
A completed application
There are two applications to choose from; there is no preference or effect on the decision. We suggest you read the instructions carefully and gather needed information before beginning the form.
Academic Records must be official and sent directly by a school counselor, university academic records office, or EducationUSA Advisor. Certified translations and original language documents are required if the originals are not in English.
Official Results of one of the following exams: SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS.
Scores must arrive by one of the following methods:
Sent by the testing agency directly to us:
SAT and TOEFL - institutional code 1007
ACT - institutional code 1956
IELTS must be sent by paper to our mailing address below
Official score reports may be certified and sent by a school counselor, university official, or EducationUSA officer.
Due to receipt of fraudulent scores, we will no longer accept scores sent by the student, their family, or a non-educational officer.
Demonstration of English Proficiency
Your test score above may also be a demonstration of your English proficiency. English proficiency is required of all students. See the Albion College English Proficiency policy for more information.
Personal Statement
Short essay or personal statement (included in the application or sent separately).
Letter Of Recommendation
At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, school official, coach or community service coordinator.
Recommendations should come directly from the recommender and may be scanned, faxed or emailed to the Office of Admission or uploaded through the Common Application.
You are required to send the following if the situation applies to you:
There are more than 4 months between your high school graduation and your first term at Albion:
An explanation of your activities over this time is required. This can be in the Interruption of Studies section of the Common App, through your Briton Bound account, or in a short message to .
You have attended any post-secondary institution since completing high school (secondary school):
We must have official transcripts, mark sheets, and exam results showing results for all courses attempted and completed. Students who attended post-secondary studies in India must send complete university mark sheets, not college mark sheets or consolidated mark sheets. Albion will accept certified or attested copies of post-secondary records.
If you decide to enroll, you will only receive credit for previous work outside of the US if we receive an official evaluation report directly from a NACES-approved service.
Priority Dates for Scholarship Consideration:
October 1 for Spring term (January)
March 1 for Fall term (August)
Students who apply Early Action and submit complete applications by December 1 will receive a decision in 2-4 weeks.
Where should I send documents?
Documents may be emailed to following the guidelines above, uploaded to the Common Application through your school counselor, uploaded or completed on your Briton Bound account, or mailed to us at:
Office of Admission Albion College 611 East Porter Street Albion, MI 49224 USA
We welcome your questions about the application process at and look forward to getting to know you better.
Albion College draws its strength from the rich diversity of our students. We are pleased to welcome qualified students from all backgrounds, regardless of citizenship and immigration status, into our living and learning community.
We are mindful of the challenges faced by DACA holders and undocumented students during these uncertain times and are committed to continuing to welcome and support these individuals.
Albion College is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence. We are learning-centered and recognize that valuable learning takes place in and outside the classroom, on and off campus. We prepare students to translate critical thought into action.