You may use The Common Application or the Meredith Application to apply.

All First-year applicants must submit:

  • Completed application (including essay) and non-refundable $40 application fee
  • Official secondary school transcripts
    Academic credentials must be sent to Meredith College from a secondary school official.
    An official English translation is required if your transcript is not in English
    We cannot accept transcripts from students.
  • School leaving exams and/or diplomas
  • SAT or ACT scores (optional)
  • Teacher Recommendation (included in the application) (optional)
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores if your language of instructions was not English. Test scores dates must be within 18 months of your anticipated enrollment date.
    • Minimum TOEFL score: 79 (i-net test) or 8.5 on the Essentials Test
    • Minimum IELTS score: 6
    • Minimum Duolingo English Test: 105

Students attending post-secondary school in the U.S.

Review application requirements for transfer students on our Transfer Admission Website. Review application requirements for transfer students on our Transfer Admission Website. See Student Visa section for instructions on transferring your F-1 SEVIS record from another school in the U.S. to Meredith College.

Students attending post-secondary school outside the U.S.

Submit official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary schools or institutions. Certified English translations must be submitted for any transcripts not already in English.

A certified course-by-course evaluation is required for all post-secondary/university level coursework that has been completed outside of the United States at schools that do not hold U.S. regional accreditation. Acceptable evaluators include WES and IEE.

International students who wish to enroll at Meredith on an F-1 student visa must submit:


These documents are not required during the application process. They must be submitted after an offer of admission. Meredith uses these items to issue an I-20, which is necessary for you to register in SEVIS, request a visa interview, and secure your F-1 Visa. If you are already in the U.S. on an F-1 student visa, please include your current school’s information on the CFR and Meredith will reach out to you to discuss the visa transfer process. More information about visa transfer is available in our 
International Student Guidebook (scroll down to F-1 visa transfer).