Admissions Profile

Admissions Requirements

Recommended 2.0 GPA (Grade Point Average)

Associates program: completion of ELS Level 109
Undergraduate program: completion of ELS Level 112
Official minimum scores on 1 of the following:
  TOEFL 500 (paper based), 173 (CBT), 61 (iBT)
  Proof of financial resources
  The SAT is not required    

Admissions Materials Checklist

Completed application form
Official transcripts or equivalent (translated into English)
Financial support affidavit
Copy of passport photo page
If in the US, copy of most recent I-94
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, studies in English, ELS certificates, etc.)

Admissions Contact

Potomac College
Office of International Admissions
Attn: Ms. Caroline Cahuantzi
4000 Chesapeake Street NW
Washington, DC 20016 USA
  Phone: (202) 686-0876
  FAX: (202) 686-0818

Key Majors

Associate and Bachelor Degrees
  Information Systems
  Accounting
  International Business
  General Management
  Government Contract Management
  Security Management

University Selling Points

Students learn together in cohorts
Classes offered in the evenings and on weekends
Classes begin every 6 weeks
Workplace projects

Questions Commonly Asked

Are there admissions deadlines?
  Yes

How long does it take to review my applications?
  It typically takes 2 weeks to review files

Does Potomac College offer a conditional letter of admission?
  Yes

Is there an application fee?
  There is a $150 USD application fee

Does Potomac College require my credentials/foreign transcripts evaluated, and who does this?
  Credentials need to be evaluated and may be done through WES or AACRO

 Financial Resources

Visa Guidelines 

It is important to begin the paperwork process early as the process is quite lengthy.