Admission Procedure

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In order to register at Northwest Baptist Seminary, an Application for Admission must be filed with the Office of Admissions regardless of classification or number of courses taken. Applicants will not be officially accepted for admission to the Seminary until this office has in its files:

1. The Application for Admission form completely filled out, including the

    applicant’s personal testimony;
2. References from a pastor, educator or employer, and a friend;
3. An official transcript from every college and/or graduate school attended,

   whether or not credits are to   be transferred, sent directly from the

   institution(s) concerned to the Office of Admissions of Northwest Baptist

   Seminary;
4. A passport-size photograph of the applicant;
5. A $35.00 Application Fee.

The Admissions Committee reviews each application only after all data have been received. When all records have been completed satisfactorily, the applicant will be sent a letter indicating the decision of the Admissions Committee.

Students desiring admission to the Master of Theology (Th.M.) or Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) degree programs must submit an application for that program, even if they hold the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from Northwest Baptist Seminary. Completion of the M.Div. degree program does not guarantee acceptance into the Th.M. or S.T.M. degree program.


Admission of International Students

International students are subject to the admission policies of Northwest Baptist Seminary and to the regulations of the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the United States Department of Justice. An applicant who is not a citizen of the United States must meet the following requirements:

1. The applicant must submit all of the documents required of any new student, as listed under the Admissions Procedure. Transcripts of the student’s academic record submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation in English.

The applicant must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English by attaining a minimum score of 550 (paper test) or 213 (computerized test) or 80 (internet-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or an equivalent score on a similar, approved test. The TOEFL code number for Northwest Baptist Seminary is 4570. This number should be entered on examination answer sheets. To report scores of tests previously taken, enter the code number on TOEFL Request Forms. An alternative to the TOEFL exam is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants must attain a minimum score of Band 6. Outside of the United States, information regarding the tests may be obtained from American embassies and consulate offices of the United States Information Service. Students who are accepted with minimal language ability may be required to take formal training in English as a Second Language (ESL).

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2. The applicant must submit a written guarantee that transportation costs to and from the United States and expenses while in attendance at Northwest Baptist Seminary will be underwritten. Copies of bank account records, other financial instruments, or letters of certification may be submitted for this purpose.

International students must maintain a full schedule of studies, which is defined as a minimum of ten units per quarter. The United States government will not grant permission for part-time employment until a student has completed one year of studies and can prove that his or her financial situation has changed. In most cases, permission is granted only for work that is a practical application of the area of study being pursued by the student. In no case may other activities be allowed to interfere with a student’s academic responsibilities.
The processing of an application usually takes several weeks. All application materials should be received by the Admissions Office by August 1 for the fall quarter, by November 1 for the winter quarter, and by February 1 for the spring quarter.