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International Students

Items required to apply to SEM!

 

SUBMIT AN ONLINE APPLICATION

**Note: If you would prefer, SEM also accepts the SAO application in lieu of our own application. The SAO includes the essay, transcripts, and recommendation forms.

As part of the SEM application, you will be required scan and upload the following:

  • a personal essay
    Click here for details
  • all test certificates. Please scan into one file
    test registration and results (TOEFL, Duolingo, TOEFL JR. ITEP, IELTS, SSAT scores all accepted).
  • proof of identity (i.e. a copy of your passport data page).

  • Ask one English teacher and one Math/Science teacher to submit a recommendation form.
    Click here for a copy of the form.

  • transcripts from your current school
    Click here for the record release form and submit the form to your current school.

 

SUBMIT APPLICATION FEE

Please submit a $100 application fee. 

If you would like to pay using another method, please contact the Admission office at (716) 885-6780 ext. 253.

Your application will not be considered complete until this fee is received.

 

SCHEDULE A VISIT OR VIRTUAL INTERVIEW

While you can learn a lot about a school from our website or requesting additional information, the best way to learn about SEM is to schedule a visit and experience our community for yourself.

It is also important for us to meet you. As part of the application process we require every applicant to have an interview on campus.

E-mail us to schedule a visit to Buffalo Seminary and an interview with the Admission Office. If you are unable to visit campus, you can e-mail us to set up a virtual interview instead.

 

Student Visas  (I-20)
International students attend SEM on an F-1 visa. An I-20 will be issued to the student once she has been accepted by our admissions committee and has signed the enrollment contract and paid the initial deposit. International students will need to provide this I-20, all acceptance paperwork, and financial evidence that your family can pay the required tuition and fees when interviewing for the visa. The U.S. State Department provides more information about preparing for a visa interview.