Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
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. B. 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 accompanied 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 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 PBT/173 CBT test or an SAT I or ACT test for undergraduates. Graduate programs vary but start with a minimum score of TOEFL 79 iBT/550 PBT/213 CBT. Students will be referred to the English Language Studies Program for preparatory courses in English if scores are below requirements. Note : Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and cannot be returned or copied for distribution. Application Deadlines 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 deadlines vary by program. Visit biola.edu/grad for current deadlines. Fall File completed by: Notification: November 15 (Early Action #1) January 15 January 15 (Early Action #2) February 15 March 1 (Regular Deadline) April 1 Note : Files completed after March 1 will be processed on a bi-monthly basis with notification of admittance beginning 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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December 1 Rolling Basis The application process may take 3-6 months. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the deadlines. Applicants interested 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. Financial Responsibility 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 expenses 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 Requirements 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 credits; graduate students: a minimum of 9 credits). Full-time ELSP students are required to take a minimum of 14 credits. Employment No off-campus employment is permitted for international students without written permission of the United States Immigration authorities. Veterans Biola University is approved as a degree-granting institution for the attendance of veterans under Title 38, United States Code. This includes the programs covered in chapters 30, 31, 33 and 35 of Title 38, relating also to the education of disabled veterans and war orphans, and 1606 of Title 10. The Bureau for Private Post secondary and Vocational Education under the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs has also authorized the University for the attendance of veterans and veterans’ dependents. Veterans or dependents of veterans who plan to enroll in the University are urged to contact the veteran’s coordinator in the Office of the Registrar well in advance of enrollment so that the necessary arrangements may be made with the Veterans Administration. Registration (Phase 1) Registration for the fall semester is held during the months of April and May, and for the spring semester in November and December. All students are required to register for courses if they plan to return to school the next semester.
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