1. Download and complete a Pre-Application Questionnaire. This brief form requests personal information, church relationship, academic record, financial information, conversion experience, call to ministry, degree program of interest and immigration status. Any questions or hindrances to admittance will be discussed upon receipt of the Pre-Application. When pre-admission standards are met, you will be encouraged to submit a formal application for admission with a $50 application fee. You may download a Pre-Application and International Student packet by . Should you have any questions or difficulty with downloading this Pre-Application, feel free to contact Arlyee Schilling at aschilling@westernseminary.edu.
2. Upon receiving a formal application, follow the process described, including sending a $50 application fee, photograph, statement of Christian experience, and personal references (forms provided). Official transcripts are required from all institutions attended following secondary school. Following official U.S. standards, the transcript must be sent directly from the college or university attended to the Admissions Office of Western Seminary
3. Present proof of mastery of English.
4. Present proof of financial support. Forms will be sent upon receipt of application.
5. Official admission is not granted until a complete review of all required documents is conducted by the Admissions Office. The last step in the process is the issuing of the Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Student Status (Form I-20), which is essential when requesting a visa. This cannot be done until all materials are received, including proof of mastery of English and proof of financial support.
6. The Seminary recommends that application materials be received by March 1 for the upcoming fall semester. June 30 is the deadline for completed materials to be received.
