DK University Partnership

Select and submit one of the following applications along with an $85 non-refundable application fee.

WOODBURY APPLICATION

In order to complete your application, all required sections of the Woodbury Application must be complete, including submission of required admissions documents uploaded through the page. If you apply using the Woodbury Application, a Common Application is not required.

COMMON APPLICATION

In order to complete your application, all required sections must be submitted on the Common Application website, including required supplemental questions. If you apply using the Common Application, a Woodbury Application is not required.

High school transcripts that include 11th grade are required for all applicants who have not yet graduated at the time of application. Upon acceptance, and prior to enrollment, a final official transcript indicating graduation must be submitted.

All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Upon receipt of official foreign transcripts in original language and English translation, Woodbury University will complete an evaluation to validate US degree equivalency through a credential evaluation organization.

Electronic Submission
Woodbury Application – Upload unofficial transcripts to the Woodbury Application, or submit official transcripts via Parchment, Naviance and The National Clearinghouse.

Common Application – Official high school transcripts can be submitted through the Common Application process.

Mail Submission
Official transcripts through mail submission, must include an original signature of the school official(s) and be sealed in an unopened envelope. Transcripts should be mailed to:

Woodbury University
Office of Admissions
7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504-7846
United States

Provide proof of English proficiency by submitting one of the following test scores taken within two years of the date of application

• Minimum TOEFL of 61 (ibt)
• Minimum IELTS of 6.0
• Duolingo score of 90

OR

• Completion of a transferable English composition course (non-ESL) with a grade of C or better, from an accredited and approved college or university
• Completion of an accredited English language program with the highest proficiency level, from the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), or the American Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).

The submission of a portfolio is required for Animation applicants and highly recommended for Graphic Design majors. Priority Deadline: March 1

Students applying for the majors listed below should submit a portfolio via the respective SlideRoom link below. A nominal fee will be charged by SlideRoom for this service. Full instructions are listed on the site. For general artwork, we recommend scanned images rather than photos for best resolution. URLs can also be submitted by uploading a PDF or document containing the link. Requirements can be found on the Slideroom site.

Submit your portfolio here

A Form I-20 is generated after an international applicant has been admitted and has accepted their offer of admission by submitting their nonrefundable commitment deposit and Statement of Intent. The I-20 processing step requires the following documentation to be submitted:

• Passport– Submit a copy of applicants’ passport, along with that of any dependents who will apply for an F-2 visa.
• Bank Statement– Bank Statement issued no earlier than 6 months from enrollment date. Optional at the time of application submission. Financial support must be sufficient to cover student expenses for one full academic year. Bank statements must be original, and on letterhead from a checking, savings, or time deposit account. Brokerage (stock funds), real estate, or any other non-liquid assets are not acceptable. All bank statements must be in English and in U.S. dollar currency or its foreign equivalence. A Sponsor Form is required for any document which is not in the name of the applicant.

I-20 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SPONSOR FORM

• Sponsor I-20 Form is to be completed by international students who are being sponsored by someone other than themselves.

TRANSFER I-20 FORM

• Transfer I-20 Form is only required for applicants who are currently in the United States with a valid form I-20 from another institution.

Submission of falsified documentation will result in university admission denial or termination after enrollment.

Woodbury University is test optional. Freshman applicants are not required to submit SAT I or ACT scores, but can submit to help strengthen their applications. Contact your testing center to have your scores submitted and reference Woodbury University code listed below.

• SAT (866) 756-7346
• ACT (319) 337-1313

Woodbury University Codes:

• SAT I: 4955
• ACT: 0481

Applicants may submit academic letters of recommendation from high school teachers, counselors and/or employers.

Electronic Submission
Woodbury Application – Upload unofficial transcripts to the Woodbury Application, or submit official transcripts via Parchment, Naviance and The National Clearinghouse.

Mail Submission
Letters of recommendation can also be mailed to:

Woodbury University
Office of Admissions
7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504-7846
United States

Applicants can select one of the topics below and write a 500-word personal essay. Upload the essay directly through the Woodbury Application or the Common Application.

1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Submit applications, along with a non-refundable application fee, online using the link below:

WOODBURY APPLICATION

In order to complete your application, all required sections of the Woodbury Application must be complete, including submission of required admissions documents uploaded through the page.

Official transcripts are required from all colleges/universities attended. Official high school transcripts and proof of high school graduation are required for students who have not completed an associate’s degree.

All foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an English translation. Upon receipt of official foreign transcripts in original language and English translation, Woodbury University will complete an evaluation to validate US degree equivalency through a credential evaluation organization.

Electronic Submission
Upload unofficial transcripts to the Woodbury Application, or submit official transcripts via Parchment, Naviance, or The National Clearinghouse.

Mail Submission
Official transcripts through mail submission, must include an original signature of the school official(s) and be sealed in an unopened envelope. Transcripts should be mailed to:

Woodbury University
Office of Admissions
7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504-7846
United States

Provide proof of English proficiency by submitting one of the following test scores taken within two years of the date of application

• Minimum TOEFL of 61 (ibt)
• Minimum IELTS of 6.0
• Duolingo score of 90

OR

• Completion of a transferable English composition course (non-ESL) with a grade of C or better, from an accredited and approved college or university
• Completion of an accredited English language program with the highest proficiency level, from the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), or the American Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).

Priority Deadline: March 1

Students applying for the majors listed below should submit a portfolio via the respective SlideRoom link below. A nominal fee will be charged by SlideRoom for this service. Full instructions are listed on the site. For general artwork, we recommend scanned images rather than photos for best resolution. URLs can also be submitted by uploading a PDF or document containing the link. Requirements can be found on the Slideroom site.

Submit your portfolio here

A Form I-20 is generated after an international applicant has been admitted and has accepted their offer of admission by submitting their nonrefundable commitment deposit and Statement of Intent. The I-20 processing step requires the following documentation to be submitted:

• Passport– Submit a copy of applicants’ passport, along with that of any dependents who will apply for an F-2 visa.
• Bank Statement– Bank Statement issued no earlier than 6 months from enrollment date. Optional at the time of application submission. Financial support must be sufficient to cover student expenses for one full academic year. Bank statements must be original, and on letterhead from a checking, savings, or time deposit account. Brokerage (stock funds), real estate, or any other non-liquid assets are not acceptable. All bank statements must be in English and in U.S. dollar currency or its foreign equivalence. A Sponsor Form is required for any document which is not in the name of the applicant.

I-20 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SPONSOR FORM

• Sponsor I-20 Form is to be completed by international students who are being sponsored by someone other than themselves.

TRANSFER I-20 FORM

• Transfer I-20 Form is only required for applicants who are currently in the United States with a valid form I-20 from another institution.

Submission of falsified documentation will result in university admission denial or termination after enrollment.

(Optional)

Applicants may submit academic or professional letters of recommendation from instructors.

Electronic Submission
Upload letters of recommendation directly through the Woodbury Application.

Mail Submission
Letters of recommendation can also be mailed to:

Woodbury University
Office of Admissions
7500 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91504-7846
United States

(Optional)

Select one of the topics below and write a 500-word personal essay. Upload the essay directly through the Woodbury Application.

1. Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.
2. The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
3. Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you’ve already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.

Complete the application and submit the $85 nonrefundable application fee.

WOODBURY APPLICATION

In order to process your application, all sections must be complete, including submission of required admissions documents uploaded through the page.

Woodbury University is a member of The Architecture Centralized Application Service (ArchCAS), a marketplace for prospective architecture students to research participating architecture programs and apply to as many participating Master’s in Architecture programs as they desire with one application portal.

Submit certified English translation of all non-English documents along with official transcripts. Woodbury University will complete a course-by-course foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization.

Electronic Submission
Woodbury Application – Upload unofficial transcripts to the Woodbury Application, or submit official transcripts via Parchment, Naviance and The National Clearinghouse.

Mail Submission
Official transcripts through mail submission, must include an original signature of the school official(s) and be sealed in an unopened envelope. Transcripts should be mailed to:

Provide proof of English proficiency by submitting one of the following test scores taken within two years of the date of application.

• Minimum TOEFL of 80 (ibt)
• Minimum IELTS of 6.5
• Duolingo score of 105

OR

• Completion of a transferable English composition course (non-ESL) with a grade of C or better, from an accredited U.S. college or university
• Completion of an accredited English language program with the highest proficiency level, from the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA), or the American Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).

Submit two professional and/or academic letters of recommendation.

Electronic Submission
Upload letters of recommendation directly through the Woodbury Application.

School of Business

Electronically submit a two-or-three-page essay via our online application system describing your qualifications for acceptance into the MBA program. Address your leadership potential, motivational aptitude, and career goals. Discuss how Woodbury’s MBA will assist you in accomplishing your goals.

School of Architecture

Electronically submit a one-or-two-page essay via our online application that describes your educational and/or professional background, and your reason for pursuing a graduate architectural education at Woodbury’s School of Architecture.

Master of Science Architecture ONLY
Research Statement

Submit a one-or-two-page essay outlining your specific area(s) of interest and identifying any faculty members you feel could serve as an advisor for your work. We are only able to accommodate students whose research interests match that of a faculty member who is able to serve as an advisor.

Electronically submit a professional resume or curriculum vitae via our online application system. This information should list your academic research, professional experience, and/or published works.

School of Architecture

All graduate design applicants are required to submit a portfolio of creative work conveying the scope of their design sensibilities when applying for the Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Master of Interior Architecture (M.I.A.), Master of Landscape Architecture (M.L.A.), Master of Science in Architecture (M.S.Arch.), and Master of Science in Architecture, Real Estate Development (M.S.Arch. RED) programs.

Submit your portfolio via the SlideRoom link below. A nominal fee will be charged by SlideRoom for this service. Full instructions are listed on the site. For general artwork, we recommend scanned images rather than photos for the best resolution. URLs can also be submitted by uploading a PDF or document containing the link. Requirements can be found on the Slideroom site.

Submit your portfolio here

A Form I-20 is generated after applicant has accepted the offer of admission by submitting their nonrefundable commitment deposit along with the following documentation:

• Passport – Submit a copy of applicants’ passport, along with that of any dependents who will apply for an F-2 visa.

• Bank Statement – Bank Statement issued no earlier than 6 months from enrollment date. Optional at the time of application submission. Financial support must be sufficient to cover student expenses for one full academic year. Bank statements must be original, and on letterhead from a checking, savings, or time deposit account. Brokerage (stock funds), real estate, or any other non-liquid assets are not acceptable. All bank statements must be in English and in U.S. dollar currency or its foreign equivalence. An Affidavit of Support is required for any document which is not in the name of the applicant.

I-20 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SPONSOR FORM

• Transfer I-20 Form – The Transfer I-20 Form is only required for applicants who are currently in the United States with an F-1 visa granted by another institution.

TRANSFER I-20 FORM

Submission of falsified documentation will result in admission denial or termination after enrollment.

International Resources and Support

• Woodbury has developed a truly vibrant environment that promotes cultural diversity and cross-cultural communication throughout the university. International students will experience opportunities to connect with the campus community and experience the culture of the United States and Southern California. Specialized resources are available for students throughout their education involving individual attention, advisement, academic support and student life support.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES