海角社区

Admission to Baldwin Wallace is selective, and determined by a thorough review of all items submitted. Completed applications are reviewed on a daily basis with decisions determined within 2-4 weeks.

Required items are submitted through the and include:

• Secondary School Transcripts
• Secondary School Report Form
• Teacher Recommendation
• International Student Certification of Financial Support Form
  • Prospective F-1 students must have the financial resources to live and study in the United States. This includes being able to cover the cost of tuition, books, living expenses and travel while enrolled. 海角社区 must collect evidence of the student's financial ability to attend 海角社区 for at least one year (or the program length, whichever is shorter) before issuing a Form I-20. Please review the Instructions for Completing the International Student Certification of Financial Support Form for additional information.
• Financial Sponsor Letter
  • A financial sponsor letter is required documentation if a sponsor is helping the student financially.
    • Sample financial sponsor letter
• One of the following exams*:
  • TOEFL (recommended scores of IBT 79, CBT 213, PBT 550)
  • IELTS (recommended composite of 6.5)
  • Duolingo (recommended score of 105)
  • SAT (recommended evidence-based reading/writing score of 520)
  • ACT (recommended English score of 21)

As noted, the score levels above are recommended but not required. As noted, the score levels above are recommended but not required. Students whose English language skills need development are encouraged to complete an ESL program through the .

* Students who have taken an English language curriculum are highly encouraged to take the SAT or ACT exam. If these exams are not available, students should submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores.

Every admission file is reviewed by admission counselors, who holistically review every facet of the student's file, including the application, transcripts, recommendation letters, and student report form. While reviewing all of the documents, admission counselors look for consistency with personal identifiable information such as name, address, date of birth, transcript dates, etc. If inconsistencies are identified, authorized university personnel may request additional information as needed to confirm the validity of a student's credentials.

Students interested in pursuing a music major must submit the documents required for first-year undergraduate admission or transfer admission. Additional items required for Conservatory of Performing Arts applicants are as follows:

• Audition
• Music Teacher Evaluation

Students transferring to 海角社区 with college-level courses taken at another accredited college or university will need to submit the following items through the :

• Official college or university transcripts
  • Students transferring with credits from outside of the United States must provide English translated documents as well as an evaluation of courses from World Educational Services (WES).
• Secondary school transcripts
  • Required for students who graduated secondary school less than five years from application or have less than 25 transferable credits.
• Letter of recommendation
• International Student Certification of Financial Support Form
  
  • Prospective F-1 students must have the financial resources to live and study in the United States. This includes being able to cover the cost of tuition, books, living expenses and travel while enrolled. 海角社区 must collect evidence of the student's financial ability to attend 海角社区 for at least one year (or the program length, whichever is shorter) before issuing a Form I-20. Please review the Instructions for Completing the International Student Certification of Financial Support Form for additional information.
• Financial Sponsor Letter
  • A financial sponsor letter is required documentation if a sponsor is helping the student financially.
    • Sample financial sponsor letter
• Current F-1 students transferring from another U.S. college or university must submit the transfer application and the F-1 Transfer Undergraduate Student Verification Form.
  
• One of the following exams are required if college-level English composition is not complete:

As noted, the score levels above are recommended but not required. As noted, the score levels above are recommended but not required. Students whose English language skills need development are encouraged to complete an ESL program through the .

* Students who have taken an English language curriculum are highly encouraged to take the SAT or ACT exam. If these exams are not available, students should submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores.

Every admission file is reviewed by admission counselors, who holistically review every facet of the student's file, including the application, transcripts, recommendation letters, and student report form. While reviewing all of the documents, admission counselors look for consistency with personal identifiable information such as name, address, date of birth, transcript dates, etc. If inconsistencies are identified, authorized university personnel may request additional information as needed to confirm the validity of a student's credentials.

海角社区 offers a variety of master's degrees and post-bachelor's degree programs, but not all of the programs are able to accept non-US citizens. The links below will provide additional information on the programs able to accept non-US citizens:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Arts in Education (MAEd)
• Physician Assistant (MMS)
• Speech-Language Pathology (MS)
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN)

A Welcoming, Supportive Community ... It's in 海角社区's DNA

In 1845, Baldwin Wallace was founded as one of the first colleges in the nation to admit students without regard to race or gender. Today, you'll find that spirit of inclusiveness has flourished and evolved into a personalized approach to education: one that fosters your individual growth as you learn to learn, experience new ideas and prepare for the certainty of change. Consistent with 海角社区's commitment to inclusivity, undocumented and DACA students are valuable members of the 海角社区 community.

Undocumented/DACA candidates who wish to apply to 海角社区 should be familiar with .

At 海角社区, undocumented/DACA students are classified as international student applicants, though they are NOT required to submit an International Student Certification of Financial Support Form, with an admission made independent of their financial situation. Although they are not eligible for federal funding, undocumented and DACA students are eligible for any scholarships open to international students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions?

• For additional questions, please contact the 海角社区 Admission Office at intladms@bw.edu or (440) 826-2222.

LADO International Institute provides ESL programs for international students who need to meet the English language proficiency requirements required for admission to 海角社区. LADO's programs are available online and at its Arlington, Virginia, campus.

LADO students will:

• Improve English skills quickly
• Transition seamlessly from LADO to 海角社区
• Receive a renewable $2,000 LADO Scholarship if they enroll in an undergraduate program at 海角社区 immediately after completing the LADO program.

For more information about LADO, please contact the 海角社区 admission office at (440) 826-2222 or intladms@bw.edu.

Karen Barahona (Honduras)
Foreign Languages and Literature

Xudong Chen (China)
Economics

Navneet Grant (India)
Computer Science

Chungsim Han (South Korea)
Mathematics and Computer Science

X. Gloria Liu (China)
Business

Helen Muga (Papua New Guinea)
Engineering

Christian Nsiah (Ghana)
Business

Ven Ochaya (Uganda)
Business

Herman Sahni (India)
Economics

Chisomo Selemani (Zambia)
Communication Sciences & Disorders

Param Srikantia (India)
Business

The scholarships and special awards outlined below are for foreign nationals and DACA students.

Students will be notified of scholarships for which they are eligible at the time of admission to the University.

U.S. citizens, dual U.S. citizens, green card holders, eligible non-citizens who qualify to file a FAFSA, and residents of most U.S. territories should review the financial aid information for first-year students and transfer students.

2026-27 Academic Year

Students are considered full-time at 海角社区 when they take 12-18 credit hours per semester.

Explanation of Fees

¹ Students enrolled for more than 18 credits are charged the flat rate tuition plus $1,400 per credit for each credit that exceeds 18 in that semester.

² Listed cost is the combined total for a standard double room and the prime meal plan.

³ An annual $1,040 Student Activity Fee ($520 per semester) is applied to all full-time student accounts who first enrolled at 海角社区 in fall 2024 or any term thereafter. This fee is applied to the student balance, $520 each semester, and is eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable. The fee is used to enhance the quality of activities that directly benefit students, including programs, services, student facility improvements, and events. These activities enrich the student experience, build community, and help students stay on track toward graduation.

Note: Current and returning students should refer to the main tuition webpage for fees that apply to them.

⁴ A one-time $200 Onboarding Fee for first-year and transfer students provides access to online, virtual and in-person orientation and onboarding programs that ensure a successful start at 海角社区. This fee is applied to the student balance and is not eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable.

Program Fees

The following fees are not listed above and apply to full-time students described below:

• Conservatory (Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Music Education) full-time program fee: Conservatory of Performing Arts students in either a Bachelor of Music program or Bachelor of Music Education program will be charged a $1,664 per-semester program fee to cover the cost of private lessons.
• Elective Private Lesson fee: Students who are not enrolled in either a Bachelor of Music program or Bachelor of Music Education program and elect to take a private lesson will be charged an $857 private lesson fee per semester.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering program fee: First-year and transfer students who enter the engineering program will be charged an annual program fee to cover the cost of student materials and supplies. Engineering students will also be charged a one-time toolkit fee.
  • Note: Current and returning engineering students should refer to the main tuition webpage for fees that apply to them.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program fee: An additional fee is administered for each of the student's final five semesters in the BSN program. Items covered by the fee include: books (in the final five semesters), stethoscope, lab supplies, lab coat, uniforms, graduation items, and exit exams.
  • Note: Current and returning BSN students should refer to the main tuition webpage for fees that apply to them.

Cost of Attendance

View cost of attendance details for the 2026-27 academic year.

2026-27 Academic Year

Students are considered part-time at 海角社区 when they take 1-11 credit hours per semester.

Explanation of Fees

¹ An annual $520 Student Activity Fee ($260 per semester) is applied to all part-time student accounts who first enrolled at 海角社区 in fall 2024 or any term thereafter. This fee is applied to the student balance, $250 each semester, and is eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable. The fee is used to enhance the quality of activities that directly benefit students, including programs, services, student facility improvements, and events. These activities enrich the student experience, build community, and help students stay on track toward graduation.

Note: Current and returning students should refer to the main tuition webpage for fees that apply to them.

² A one-time $200 Onboarding Fee for first-year and transfer students provides access to online, virtual and in-person orientation and onboarding programs that ensure a successful start at 海角社区. This fee is applied to the student balance and is not eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable.

Program Fees

The following fees are not listed above and apply to part-time students described below:

• Conservatory (Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Music Education) part-time program fee: Conservatory of Performing Arts students in either a Bachelor of Music program or Bachelor of Music Education program will be charged an $832 per-semester program fee to cover the cost of private lessons.
• Elective Private Lesson fee: Students who are not enrolled in either a Bachelor of Music program or Bachelor of Music Education program and elect to take a private lesson will be charged an $857 private lesson fee per semester.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering program fee: First-year and transfer students who enter the engineering program will be charged an annual program fee to cover the cost of student materials and supplies. Engineering students will also be charged a one-time toolkit fee.
  • Note: Current and returning engineering students should refer to the main tuition webpage for fees that apply to them.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program fee: An additional fee is administered for each of the student's final five semesters in the BSN program. Items covered by the fee include: books (in the final five semesters), stethoscope, lab supplies, lab coat, uniforms, graduation items, and exit exams.
  • Note: Current and returning BSN students should refer to the main tuition webpage for fees that apply to them.

Cost of Attendance

View cost of attendance details for the 2026-27 academic year.

Students Entering Fall 2026

As soon as you have been admitted to 海角社区, your 海角社区 username and email account are created. Your username grants you access to new and continuing updates regarding any financial information that is sent exclusively to your 海角社区 email.

Once you are ready to commit to 海角社区, your username/password also allows you to submit your new student deposit (step #2). at your earliest convenience and follow the instructions to set the password for your new 海角社区 email address. You will need the mobile phone associated with your 海角社区 application when activating your new 海角社区 email. Once set up, please begin monitoring your 海角社区 email for important information.

If you don't know your 海角社区 student ID or have questions, please contact the admission office at admission@bw.edu or (440) 826-2222.

Your 海角社区 username and email address will be displayed after completing this form.

Accessing 海角社区 Email Once You Have Retrieved Your 海角社区 Username

Submit payment with your enrollment agreement card or pay online now.

To pay online, log into the using your 海角社区 username (the username that you created above in step #1). If you have questions, please contact the admission office at admission@bw.edu or (440) 826-2222.

In the , follow these steps to make your payment:

• Select DEPOSITS in the top menu
• Select your TERM
• From the SELECT A DEPOSIT dropdown, choose your DEPOSIT PAYMENT
• From the payment METHOD dropdown, select TransferMate.
  • With TransferMate, international students can pay tuition and fees in their home currency from nearly any country through the Payment Portal. for a short demo.
• Follow the prompts to complete your deposit payment.

Deposit Refunds

Please note that the new student deposit is refundable until November 15 for spring 2026 enrollment and May 1 for fall 2026 enrollment. To receive a refund, students must deposit and withdraw from 海角社区 prior to the above dates and request in writing for their deposit to be refunded prior to the start of the semester.

The International Student Services (ISS) Office will be sending your form I-20 Packet in the mail (sent via FedEx or DHL). Please make sure that ISS has your most current address and confirm with ISS that you have received your form I-20.

You will need to pay your SEVIS fee before a F visa will be issued.

Onboarding forms for incoming students are typically posted to the applicant portal in October for spring students and February for fall students.

Once available, students may access their onboarding documents as follows:

• using your application account information. You will use the same username and password that you set up when you applied or viewed your application status. It works best if you use a desktop computer for these tasks. You will be prompted to complete a few forms, including: 
• Select class schedule preferences - Outline various details regarding your class schedule preferences and clarify whether you intend to submit ACT/SAT test scores (first-year students only) for course placement. This will allow 海角社区 to prepare a schedule for you.
• Select campus housing/commuter form - Complete the housing application. For requests to live at home, file the residency exemption application within this form.

All forms are reviewed in the order of the date received. The sooner you complete your forms, the sooner you will receive a confirmation sent to your 海角社区 email. In addition, housing preferences are based on the date your housing application is completed.

The housing application will become available using the timeline outlined in the Onboarding Forms section above.

Now, you need to purchase your airline ticket. After you have confirmed your flight to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, please email explore@bw.edu with your flight information.

Airport pickup from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport may be available for first-year students. 海角社区's International Student Services representative will assist students in checking in to the residence hall and provide an updated schedule for the international student orientation. Pack your luggage and get ready for a new and exciting experience!

Before you travel, be sure to review the U.S. Department of State international travel guidelines.

Virtual Visits

• Schedule a one-on-one virtual counselor appointment with an admission counselor.
• Take a virtual tour of 海角社区.

Social media

Tell family and friends you're a Yellow Jacket for Life (YJ4L) and connect with other future and current Yellow Jackets.

Virtual Visits

• Schedule a one-on-one virtual counselor appointment with an admission counselor.
• Take a virtual tour of 海角社区.

International first-year and transfer students should contact:
Undergraduate Admission at (440) 826-2222 or intladms@bw.edu

International graduate and professional program students should contact:
Graduate Admission at (440) 826-8012 or graduate@bw.edu