Admissions
International students (F-1 visas) must contact
the International Student Office to comply with
the proper admissions procedures for internationals.
International students are allowed to attend only
the Fort Worth campus. New international students
may begin only during the fall or spring semesters.
Compliance with Immigration Regulations
International students at Southwestern Seminary
are expected to be aware of and in compliance
with all federal immigration regulations applicable
to them. Southwestern does not admit students
who are currently out of status with the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services formerly
known U. S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Statement of Financial Support
The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
formerly known as U. S. Immigration and Naturalization
Service requires that a student on an F-1 visa
provide evidence of adequate financial support
during the duration of status as a student.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
All students who are not citizens of the United
States or who are from a country whose first,
official language is not English must take the
Test of English as a Foreign Language and have
the score sent to the Admissions Office. A minimum
score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based)
for all diploma and master's level students is
required on the TOEFL. Southwestern's institutional
code is 6668. For information on TOEFL requirements
at the doctoral level, please consult the section
of this catalog pertaining to the specific degree
in question.
Credentials Evaluation Service
All academic degree transcripts from outside the
United States must be sent to World Education
Services (WES), P.O. Box 5087, Bowling Green Station,
New York, NY 10274-5087 for evaluation. A bachelor's
degree equivalent is required for admission to
a master's degree program. If the applicant has
post-baccalaureate work in theological study for
transfer, it must be at a master's level and include
subject breakdown. A copy of the evaluation results
should be sent directly to Southwestern from the
evaluation service. This credentials evaluation
is the responsibility of the applicant.
Written Communication Course is now required for
all students for whom English is a second language
and English speakers who do not come to seminary
with the requisite number of college level English
courses. This course will be a two -hour course
and will be required during the student's first
semester. Academic credit will be given for both
master's and undergraduate levels, but cannot
be used as an elective in your chosen degree program.
International Office
International students needing additional information
or assistance may contact the Director for International
Students in the Student Services Division.
The Application for Admission for degree-programs
includes:
official application for admission. This
application requires a $35 non-refundable application
fee, basic demographic information including financial
and medical information, and a statement of call
and commitment to vocational Christian ministry.
The written statement includes:
conversion experience;
family background;
spiritual development;
call to ministry;
vocational/ministry goals; and
educational goals.
spouse/fiancee information form. This
form, completed by the spouse or fiancee of the
applicant, asks for biographical information as
well as a description of present Christian service
and understanding of the commitment to vocational
Christian ministry.
church endorsement form. This
form, completed by the church where the applicant
is currently a member, gives evidence of the applicant's
sincere commitment to Christian ministry. Where
possible the church endorsement should be read
at a regular business meeting as the recommendation
of a body of believers, not the recommendation
of denominational leadership. The current pastor
should provide reference information on the church
endorsement form. If the endorsement covers a
period of membership for less than one year, an
additional church endorsement from a second church
is required by the Admissions Committee. For student
fee purposes, denominational affiliation is determined
by the church endorsement form submitted with
the student's application to Southwestern Seminary.
personal reference forms. Three personal references
are required. One reference should come from someone
in ministry who is not a relative. The other two
references should come from additional sources
such as friends, colleagues or professors, not
relatives, who have known you rather intimately
for at least two years. The pastor may include
reference remarks on the Church Endorsement.
official transcripts of degrees
earned and any additional post-secondary credits
earned.
The applicant should request his/her college(s)
to forward the transcript(s) directly to the Office
of Admissions at the seminary. If the college
program is incomplete when application is filed,
a transcript of course work to that date must
be submitted. After graduation from college a
supplemental transcript must be furnished indicating
the degree received.
The responsibility for approving or rejecting
an application for admission belongs to the Admissions
Committee. In order to protect the interests of
the applicant, persons supplying references, the
Southern Baptist Convention and Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary, the proceedings of the committee
cannot be shared with the applicant or other interested
persons.
When an applicant's file is completed, the applicant
will be notified promptly by the Admissions Office
concerning action taken. The seminary reserves
the right to require a personal interview before
a final decision is reached.
Applications are valid for one year from the date
filed. An update application may be required if
an applicant does not enroll within a year.
All supporting documents contained in the applicant's
file are the property of the seminary and will
not be returned or reproduced for future use of
the applicant.
What if I am an International Student?
In addition to the requirements listed above,
International students (F-1 Visas) must also supply
the following:
statement of support. The United
States Immigration and Naturalization Service
requires that a student on a F-1 visa provide
evidence of adequate financial support during
the duration of status as a student.
Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). All international students who
are not citizens of the United States or where
English is not their first language must take
TOEFL and have their score sent to the Admissions
Office.
transcript evaluation. All transcripts
from outside the United States must be evaluated.
A Bachelor's degree equivalency is required for
entrance to master's level programs.
Alien Registration Receipt Card.
All resident alien applicants must provide a copy
of their Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551
(green card) with the application.
Southwestern provides an International Student
Office as a service. International students needing
additional information or assistance may contact
the International Student Office at internationalstudentservices@swbts.edu.
What are the application deadlines for the next
academic year?
All applications for admission must be fully processed
and approved before an applicant is qualified
to enroll in the seminary. The following deadlines
are indicated so that applicants will be aware
of the last possible dates for submitting application
materials. Information received after the deadlines
will be processed for entrance in the following
semester. International applicants must meet earlier
deadlines in order to allow enough time to process
required INS paperwork.
US CITIZENS
FALL SEMESTER............... JULY 15
SPRING SEMESTER.......... DECEMBER 1
SUMMER TERMS.............. APRIL 1
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
FALL SEMESTER............... MAY 15
SPRING SEMESTER.......... OCTOBER 1
SUMMER TERMS...............International Students
may NOT begin classes in the Summer |
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