2. Official Transcripts:
Official documents presented for admission or evalu- ation become part of the student’s academic file and cannot be returned or copied for distribution.
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Undergraduate Students Undergraduate students are required to have completed the equivalent of 12 years of education. Transcripts from all secondary schools and post-secondary institutions must be sent directly from the school to Biola’s Office of Admission in order to be considered official. All transcripts must be official and accompanied by a certified English transla- tion that documents coursework and examinations taken, indicates grades received, identifies passing and maximum marks and shows evidence of secondary graduation. International students must have successfully completed college preparatory courses in their home country. If the student has attended a university in his / her home country and would like transfer credit, he / she must have transcripts evaluated by a professional credential agency. Undergraduate transfer international students must have completed satisfactory course work with a 2.5 academic GPA. Information is available in the Office of Admission or the Office of the Registrar. Graduate Students Official transcripts of all colleges, universities or seminaries attended must be sent directly from the school to Biola’s Office of Graduate Admission to be official. All transcripts must be accompanied by a certified English translation that documents coursework and examinations taken, indicates grades received, identifies passing and maximum marks, and evidences completion of a Bachelor’s degree. 3. A completed Affidavit of Support form that certifies the student has sufficient funds to study in the U.S. must be on file prior to acceptance and issuance of the I-20. The Affidavit of Support form must be notarized and accompa- nied by supporting bank statements or tax return forms. In addition, a deposit is required prior to issuance of the I-20. 4. Reference forms—Undergraduate students are required to provide one reference from a pastor / minister and another from a school administrator, teacher, and/or employer who has known the applicant for at least one year. Reference forms are provided by the University and are included with the application. Graduate students are required to provide references appropriate to their program. 5. A TOEFL score of 61 IBT / 500 paper / 173 computer test or an SAT I or ACT test for undergraduates. Graduate pro- grams vary but start with a minimum score of TOEFL 79 IBT / 550 paper test or 213 computer. Students will be referred to the English Language Studies Program for preparatory courses in English if scores are below requirements.
Appli cation Deadl ines Biola University accepts international applications only for the fall semester. Spring admission is only open to current F-1 students transferring from another college / university in the United States or to students applying through ELSP. Graduate Admissions dead- lines vary by program. Visit http://www.biola.edu/grad/ for current deadlines. Fall File completed by:..................................................................... Notification: December 1 (Early Action #1).................................................. January 15 January 15 (Early Action #2).................................................... February 15 March 1 (Regular Deadline)............................................................. April 1
Files completed after March 1 will be processed on a bi-monthly basis with notification of admittance begin- ning after April 1. Applications are considered late after March 1 (late fee of $55) and will be processed if space is available and time allows.
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Spring File completed by:..................................................................... Notification: December 1.................................................................................. Rolling Basis The application process may take 3-6 months. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the deadlines. Applicants inter- ested in financial aid must apply several months before the stated deadlines. Late applicants will assume expenses for documents needing express postal delivery to and from the University. See ELSP section for program deadlines. F inanc ial Respons i b i lity of International Students The student must supply information attesting to their ability to provide United States dollars in the minimum amount required to support the costs of tuition and room and board, in excess of the cost of a round-trip fare from his / her native country. Applicants who do not have the finances to pay all of their ex- penses must come under the sponsorship of an approved agency. Sponsorship must include financial responsibility toward the sponsored student for the entire cost of the program. Enrollment Requi rements International students admitted to the United States on a student visa are required by law to be registered as full-time students (undergraduate students: a minimum of 12 credit units; gradu- ate students: a minimum of 9 units). Full-time ELSP students are required to take a minimum of 14 units.
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