Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University offers robust job opportunity potential across multiple fronts: work-study and on-campus roles for students (including international), curriculum-aligned internships with CPT support, and strong career prep via platforms like Handshake and the IMPACT Network. Outcomes are exceptional, with nearly all graduates progressing to employment or graduate study quickly. Faculty and professional roles—including positions in recruitment, student care, ministry, and academics—are periodically available. HR provides structured support for hiring and employment.

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

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Typically, admitted applicants will have at least a 2.5 High School GPA. The median GPA of admitted students is a 3.7, with 50% of our admitted students falling between a 3.38 and 3.9 cumulative GPA.

For those who choose to submit test scores, the 50th percentile ACT range is 22-27 and SAT range is 1060-1260. We also accept Superscores.

Language Proficiency:

• TOEFL: The minimum scores are: Paper-based test 550, Internet based test 79 or 80, or Computer based test 213, MELAB: Obtain a score of 78 or higher, IELTS: Obtain a score of 6.0 or higher. Duolingo English Test: Obtain a score of 105 or higher (The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with Bellarmine University when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session).
• Language training at an approved center.
• Prior educational experiences in TOEFL Exempt Countries. Students who have a secondary or high school diploma earned in TOEFL exempt countries have met the requirement. Additionally, international students who have completed at-least one year of full time university study or its equivalent (i.e., a minimum of 24 earned credit hours or its equivalent and earned a 2.0 GPA) in an exempt country have met the requirement.
• ACT or SAT. Students for whom English is a second language and have outstanding language skills may submit either ACT (21 composite or higher) or SAT (1060 or higher) scores in lieu of other evidence.
• Proof of Funding: A bank statement or letter of commitment demonstrating ability to fund the cost of attending Bellarmine University for one academic year.

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