South University requires all students possess and demonstrate the level of English language proficiency necessary to successfully benefit from the programs offered. Applicants who completed high school or postsecondary education outside of the United States, in a country where English is not the official language, must meet one of the following:
- Hold a U.S. high school diploma or U.S. General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or international high school diploma (e.g., from a U.S. military base or expatriate community), for which instruction is delivered primarily in English.
- Hold the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma (as evidenced by credential evaluation) from an overseas institution in which instruction was delivered primarily in English.
- Complete (with passing grades in all courses) a minimum of two (2) academic terms at an institutionally or nationally accredited U.S. post-secondary institution in which instruction is delivered primarily in English.
- Complete (with passing grades in all courses) first year Composition I and II courses at an institutionally or nationally accredited U.S. post-secondary institution in which instruction was delivered primarily in English.
- Presents valid and acceptable English Language Proficiency test scores meeting the minimum required levels set forth below.
Equivalent/Alternative English Language Programs/Test±
| ELP Test | AS/BS | Grad |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL - i-BT | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| iTEP | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Michigan English Test (MET) | 54 | 58 |
| PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) | 44 | 53 |
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Duolingo English Test | 95 | 105 |
±The University will evaluate other tests and programs on an individual basis to determine eligibility for English Language Proficiency.