International Programs
Welcome to the international student program at
Southwest University at El Paso!
Allow us to congratulate you in advance on your decision to study at our university. With your dreams, hard work, and great support, we are confident in your guaranteed success.
Rest assured that our commitment goes beyond the enrollment process. All our staff believe in our students, and we are dedicated to helping you achieve academic success.
Step 1
Get in touch with a Southwest University representative today for further details.
Elisa Valenzuela
Admissions Director
evalenzuela@southwestuniversity.edu
(915) 778-4001
María Chaparro
Director of the International Students Office
mchaparro@southwestuniversity.edu
(915) 778-4001
Estefania Gonzalez
International Student Visa Process Coordinator
egonzalez@southwestuniversity.edu
(915) 778-4001
We are here to answer all your questions and provide you with the necessary information to make the admission process successful. We look forward to having you as part of our student community at Southwest University!
Step 2
Decide on a program and start date. Complete the admissions application and provide the required documentation.
Requirements for obtaining the Student Visa:
Academic Transcript – Cardex (For credit transfer/evaluation)
- High School Diploma or Certificate (Copy)
- Passport and/or Tourist Visa (Copy)
- Bank Statement (Copy) showing required funds
- English Language Proficiency Test Results (Copy):
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum passing score of 42
- Cambridge: Minimum passing score of 140
- IELTS: Minimum passing score of 4
- Duolingo: Minimum passing score of 80
- PTE Academic: Minimum passing score of 43
Step 3
Total Amount Required on Bank Statement
The bank statement must be recent and must show the minimum required amount for 2 months:
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Refer to the form: Scholarship Program and Tuition Costs.
The student must demonstrate sufficient income to cover housing and other living expenses. These costs are only approximate estimates of what the student will need to study and live in the United States. Please note that these expenses are only required for the student visa process and will not be investigated by the school.
Schedule an appointment with the Director of the International Students Office to submit the required documents and receive the original I-20 form.
If the student cannot be present, all documents must be sent via email. Once all documents have been received, the original I-20 form will be sent to the student.
