When should I apply?
Application materials and all required documents must be received at least six months before your intended enrollment date. Applicants may apply for admission for either the fall semester (begins late-August) or the spring semester (begins mid-January). Late applicants will automatically be deferred to the following semester.

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Is there an application fee?
Yes, the application fee is $25 US Dollars for an on-line application or $40 US Dollars for a paper application.

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Do I need to take the TOEFL? What about the SAT?
All non-native speakers of English are required to take the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by the Education Testing Service. A minimum score of 213 (computer-based), 550 (paper-based) or 79-80 (internet-based) is required for admission to Lock Haven University.

Students who are native speakers of English should have official results of the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) of the College Board forwarded directly to the Office of Admission.

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How many international students attend LHU?
With students from over 30 countries typically studying at LHU each year, there is a definite international atmosphere on campus. Not only will you be making new American friends, but you will also be meeting people from all over the world.

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Who qualifies as an international student?
Any person, who is not a US citizen, even if they have been living in the United States, is considered an international student and should complete the entire international application.

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What kind of visa is required for international students?
Students accepted to LHU will enter the US on an F-1 visa. Shortly after receiving notification of acceptance, students will be provided with an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant (F-1) Student Status. This form will be submitted by the student to the US embassy or consulate in his/her home country as part of the visa application process.

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What kind of housing is available on campus for international students at LHU?
Students are housed in Campus Village, a comfortable semi-furnished student apartment residence located within close walking distance to the campus. Each apartment has a room with two beds, a living room, private bathroom and furnished kitchen. Students must live on campus for their freshman year.

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What is the weather like in Lock Haven?
During the school year from August to May, our seasons change completely. When you arrive in August, it will still be summer with temperatures around 21° to 27° C. From November through March, winter temperatures in Lock Haven average -6° to -2° C and sometimes reach below -17° C. Snowfalls average 10 inches each major storm. Temperatures will rise again in the spring.

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How is the food at LHU?
Bentley Dining Hall offers a great selection of choices. The upstairs dining area is “all you can eat,” while the downstairs dining area is an “a la carte” food court. Students choosing to dine upstairs have great choices such as grill items, fresh pasta, pizza, deli, salad bar, desert cart and much more! More info.

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