International Student Experience

International Life at Davidson

Davidson's community includes the brightest and most curious minds from every corner of the world.

Located in Davidson, North Carolina—part of the southeastern United States—Davidson College offers a supportive and caring campus environment for students of all backgrounds to thrive.

$0

application fee for international students applying to Davidson

2500+

applications from 80 countries around the world

11%

of our students call another country home

Ask An International Wildcat

As an international applicant to Davidson, you might have questions about attending college in the United States.

Our International Admission Ambassadors are all current international students at Davidson College ready to help you get to know Davidson from wherever you are in the world. Reach out to any of the ambassadors with questions or to just chat about life at Davidson.

International Support & Success

We have several resources and programs on campus designed to specifically support international students.

We know college life in a new country can be an adjustment and we have teams on campus to support you.

Areas of support include academic writing assistance, career and internship guidance, visa guidelines, host family matching, community building and more.

Visit, Apply and Afford Davidson

Virtual Visit Discover our online visit programs geared for international students.

Apply Ready to apply to Davidson? We aim to help you every step of the way.

Financial Aid We are committed to making a Davidson education affordable. Explore Davidson's financial aid application process for international students.

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Alvarez Scholarship

The Alvarez Scholars Program provides need-based scholarships to outstanding international students from all over the world.

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Davidson Trust

While Davidson's admission process is not need-blind for international students, 100 percent of your calculated financial need is met through the Davidson Trust.

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Host Family Program

As an international student, you can choose to match with a local host family for the time you are a student at Davidson.

Research & Immersion Grants For International Students

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Alvarez Access

The Alvarez Access Fund provides financial support to international students for career, curricular, and academic success, such as unpaid internships or class material fees.

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Alvarez Guarantee

International students receiving financial aid are eligible for the Alvarez Guarantee Fund, which provides funding for two career experiences or programs that complement student coursework.

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Weinstein Travel

The grant gives international students (F-1 and J-1 visa holders) an immersive experience in the U.S. Projects have included exploring street art in NYC and and traveling the South in search of the most delicious BBQ.

Words from Current Wildcats

Explore these My Davidson perspectives of current international students and their experiences in Davidson's community.

‘Fernweh’: Exploration, Student Support & Campus Community

Compilation of images of international students

One Semester Into Davidson: International Student Experiences

My Liberal Arts Education — Honestly, a Game Changer

Then & Now: Bimal Shahi '25

An international student from Nepal, Bimal was one of three first-year students who documented their experiences as they became Davidson students.

Journey to Davidson. Bimal loved how the campus looked in photos, how safe it seemed, and was particularly impressed by the honor code—“honesty is something I really value.”

One year later. "I've grown a lot as an individual here. Living in a small community, with respectful people, that really helped me. It's given me the opportunity to learn so many new things."