Saint Martin’s defines any person needing a U.S. visa (e.g., student visa, exchange visitor visa or other non-immigrant classifications) as international. Below are application links for undergraduate and graduate admissions, as well as a step-by-step process for international applicants.
Note: For any of the above applications, depending on your visa status, additional documentation may be required. Review the procedures and instructions below for your student type.
On September 14, 2026, Judge Saylor of the District Court for the District of Massachusetts has issued an order granting a motion for a preliminary injunction, postponing the effective date of the Duration of Status (D/S) final rule. While the Final Rule will not go into effect on September 15, 2026, this is not a permanent change.
On July 17, 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that ends the use of “Duration of Status” (D/S) for F-1 and J-1 visa holders and replaces it with a fixed period of admission. This change will be effective as of September 15, 2026.
What are the new changes of this rule?
How does this impact current F-1 or J-1 students on D/S?
Who can I contact for support?
Under the new rule, are there any changes to travel outside of the United States?
According to the Department of Homeland Security: For current F students who travel (i.e., depart the United States) after the final rule’s effective date: Upon returning to the United States, these students may be admitted with a new fixed period of admission by CBP.
If you leave the United States and return after the rule goes into effect, you will have a new "Admit Until Date" on your Form I-94. You will also have an end of program grace period of only 30 days.
How does this impact May 2027 graduates who want to apply for OPT?
According to the Department of Homeland Security: For current F students admitted under duration of status and present in the United States on Sept. 15, 2026, and who timely file for post-completion OPT or STEM OPT by March 18, 2027: These students do not need to apply for an EOS.
Make an appointment with OIPD to file for OPT before March 18, 2027.
Applications for international students for our undergraduate and graduate programs are accepted for fall, spring and summer semesters.
Below is a list of required application materials:
Depending on your English proficiency:
Transcript requirements:
Submit completed secondary school grade reports/transcripts, external exams, and all university-level grade reports/transcripts with your application. You can upload an unofficial copy of your transcripts to your online account or request your school official to email the transcript to intladmissions@stmartin.edu. If admitted to Saint Martin’s, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to enrollment.
Only official transcripts will be evaluated for transfer credit. The university reserves the right to request a “course-by-course” transcript evaluation by an approved international transcript evaluation service for any international transcripts.
Once you have been admitted, you'll need to submit these additional materials:
To complete the process for your enrollment, you'll need to submit the following pieces:
Below is a list of required materials:
Transferring from a post-secondary college or university outside of the US:
Transferring from a US college or university (additional documents required):
Transcript requirements:
Submit completed secondary school grade reports/transcripts, external exams, and all university-level grade reports/transcripts with your application. You can upload an unofficial copy of your transcripts to your online account or request your school official to email the transcript to intladmissions@stmartin.edu. If admitted to Saint Martin’s, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to enrollment.
Only official transcripts will be evaluated for transfer credit. The university reserves the right to request a “course-by-course” transcript evaluation by an approved international transcript evaluation service for any international transcripts.
Once you have been admitted, you'll need to submit these additional materials:
To complete the process for your enrollment, you'll need to establish or submit the following pieces:
Applications requirements for all graduate programs include:
Once you have been admitted, you'll need to submit these additional materials:
To complete the process for your enrollment, you'll need to establish or submit the following pieces:
Applications for English Language Learner (ELL) programs are accepted for fall, spring and summer semesters.
Applications for exchange programs are accepted for fall and spring semesters.
We serve our community by offering many programs which help foster cultural diversity. Every year we welcome students from around the world who wish to study at Saint Martin's. We host activities that encourage cultural exchange. We believe that international education leads to global citizenry.
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