International Student
Admission Requirements
Franciscan University of Steubenville is a Catholic liberal arts institution committed to the education of the whole person within an environment of Christian faith. As an internationally known center for Catholic renewal, the enrollment includes students representing all 50 states and over 10 foreign countries. This adds a diverse mixture of cultures and backgrounds to student life and provides a dynamic atmosphere for personal and spiritual growth.
Franciscan University operates on a semester-system academic calendar.
In a 12-month year, there are two semesters, each containing 15 weeks of class instruction plus examination periods. The Fall Semester begins in late August and ends in mid-December. The Spring Semester begins in early January and ends in early May. Summer classes are also available.
International Student Application Bulletins
Because there are additional documents required of international students, please select one of the following, using the specific instructions as contained within each Bulletin:
International Undergraduate Student Bulletin
International Graduate Student Bulletin
Please note that there are standard questions which may not apply to International Students. For example: You will not have a Social Security Number (SSN). If you are a Canadian citizen, DO NOT use your Social Insurance Number. If a question does not apply to you, please write N/A (not applicable) in the appropriate space.
Questions? Contact: Juliana Deluca Daugherty, Director of Student Development and International Students, at international@franciscan.edu.