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Transfer students must follow the same application procedures as first-year students. Official transcripts from all previous colleges attended must be received prior to consideration for admission. ACT or SAT test results are also required for transfer applicants with fewer than two years of college. The required minimum cumulative grade point average is 2.0 for students transferring from a four-year institution and 2.5 for students transferring from a two-year institution. The Admissions Committee reviews applicants with averages below the standard, or with lower scores, or with fewer college preparatory courses in their high school programs. Some of these applicants may be admitted under special conditions.
Students may transfer up to 64 credits (4 semesters) from their community college. Students who receive an AA degree from an accredited community college may be granted junior standing upon presentation of a certified transcript and upon the Registrar’s evaluation of courses that will properly transfer. Departments may also evaluate courses to be transferred. Students may need to complete core requirements not met by transfer courses. Those students who wish to appeal the Registrar’s decision relating to transfer credits may petition the Academic Concerns Committee.
Transfer credit will normally be awarded for work done in accredited institutions within the last ten years. Those transferring from unaccredited institutions should contact the Providence Registrar’s Office. Coursework must be academic and similar in nature to courses offered at Providence Christian College. A minimum grade of “C” (2.00) is required in each course to receive credit. Ordinarily, no more than 64 (4 semesters) hours of credit will be granted for work completed at a community college. All students must complete their last year in residence and at least nine upper- division hours in their concentrations to graduate from Providence.
Admission of International Students
International students seeking admission to Providence Christian College should begin the process at least twelve months in advance of their target start date. For example, if an international student intends to enroll in the Fall Semester of 2012, the student should begin the process by contacting Providence by fall 2011. International students will be considered for admission after the Office of Admissions and records receives the following:
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A signed, and completed, Providence Christian College Application for Admission form Student Data Form for SEVIS
A non-refundable US$25 application fee
Completed essays (statement of faith essay)
An official high school transcript and/or national exam test results. (If not in English, evaluated and translated by a member of NACES)
Official transcripts from any and all college(s) attended. (If not in English, evaluated and translated by a member of NACES)
Educational History
Proof of English language proficiency
A copy of the ACT or SAT Test results
AcademicReference
Pastoral Reference - Completed by either pastor, youth pastor, or an elder
Financial Resources Statement & Sponsorship– official documentation also required Letter requesting financial aid (if needed)
Christian Leadership Reference (if applying for Christian Leadership Scholarship)
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