International Applicants

Woodbury Term Start
January 13, 2025

I-20 Issuance Deadline
December 13, 2024

Woodbury Term Start
September 2, 2025

I-20 Issuance Deadline
August 1, 2025

Woodbury Term Start
January 5, 2026

I-20 Issuance Deadline
December 5, 2025

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

• TOEFL IBT 61
• IELTS 6.0
• DUOLINGO 90
• ITEP 3.7
• PTE Academic 50
• TOEFL Essentials 7.0

OR

• Completion of a transferable English composition course (non-ESL) with a grade of “C” or better from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
• Graduation from a regionally accredited U.S. high school
• 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)
• Students graduating from secondary or post-secondary schools where English is the language of instruction will automatically be reviewed for a waiver of this requirement.
• Transfer students who have completed college coursework in the U.S must have completed a transferable English course or have 24 credit hours of credit-bearing academic study at an accredited university to be eligible for an English proficiency waiver.

The submission of a portfolio is required for the following programs: Architecture, Interior Design, Animation + VFX, Filmmaking, Game Art + Design, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design. 

Click the button below to learn more about the portfolio requirements for the above programs:

portfolio requirements | School of Media : Culture : design

Submit your portfolio via the button below. A nominal fee will be charged by SlideRoom for this service. Full instructions and 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.

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

• TOEFL IBT 61
• IELTS 6.0
• DUOLINGO 90
• ITEP 3.7
• PTE Academic 50
• TOEFL Essentials 7.0

OR

• Completion of a transferable English composition course (non-ESL) with a grade of “C” or better from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
• Graduation from a regionally accredited U.S. high school
• 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)
• Students graduating from secondary or post-secondary schools where English is the language of instruction will automatically be reviewed for a waiver of this requirement.
• Transfer students who have completed college coursework in the U.S must have completed a transferable English course or have 24 credit hours of credit-bearing academic study at an accredited university to be eligible for an English proficiency waiver.

The submission of a portfolio is required for the following programs: Architecture, Interior Design, Animation + VFX, Filmmaking, Game Art + Design, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design. 

Click the button below to learn more about portfolio requirements for our Architecture and Interior Design Programs:

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

Click the button below to learn more about portfolio requirements for our School of Media : Culture : Design Majors: Animation + VFX, Filmmaking, Game Art + Design, Graphic Design, and Fashion Design. 

portfolio requirements | School of Media : Culture : design

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.