Application for Admission

Admission to Southwestern Christian University is based upon evidence of definite Christian conversion, academic achievement, personal recommendations, a demonstrated aptitude for college level work and personal character.

Concurrent Enrollment
High school juniors and seniors who meet certain entrance criteria may enroll in 4 credit hours per semester at a discounted rate.  Applicants interested in concurrent enrollment must submit the following:

·          Completed application for admission

·          Signed Lifestyle Covenant

·          High School Transcripts
The applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

·          ACT/SAT scores are recommended but not required

Freshman Admission
Applicants who have no prior college credit (excluding concurrent enrollment credits) are considered first-time freshmen.  Applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission:

• A completed application
• Signed Lifestyle Covenant
• High School Transcripts
  The applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• ACT and/or SAT scores
  The applicant must have a cumulative ACT Score of 19 with no less than 6 on the written portion or a 1360 on the ACT with no less than 450 on the written portion.
  Note: Applicants age 26 and older are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.  A written essay will be required in place of the written assessment.  SCU reserves the right to require residual testing on site upon enrollment.
  
  
   

Transfer Admission
Applicants with prior college credit are considered transfer students.  Applicants must submit the following to be considered for admission:

• A completed application
• Signed Lifestyle Covenant
• Official transcripts from all schools attended. Transcripts must be mailed directly to the SCU Office of Admissions by other institutions.
  The applicant must have a minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.0
  Note: Official transcripts received by SCU cannot be returned to students.
• Applicants with less than 12 college credit hours must submit an official high school transcript and ACT and/or SAT test scores.
  The applicant must have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5.
  The applicant must have a cumulative ACT Score of 19 with no less than 6 on the written portion or a 1360 on the ACT with no less than 450 on the written portion.
  Note: Applicants age 26 and older are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores.  A written essay will be required in place of the written assessment.  SCU reserves the right to require residual testing on site upon enrollment.

International Students
Applicants who are not US residents or have legal alien (green card) status are considered international students. The following documents are required:

·          I-20
SCU will send an I-20 to any international applicant who requests it, regardless of application status.  Contact the University  at 888.418.9272 or admissions@swcu.edu to obtain an I-20.

·          A completed application for admission
The application must be completed in English. 

·          An application fee of $200

·          Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores

·          Official transcripts of high school and/or college work
These transcripts must be translated into English prior to submission.

·          The student must demonstrate the ability to pay the cost of college education at SCU.  The Certification of Financial Resources form must be submitted.

·          $1000 tuition deposit.
One half of this deposit will be applied toward tuition and fees upon acceptance.  The remainder will be retained by the University until the student departs.

·          Proof of medical insurance

Readmittance
Students who have been out of student status at SCU for part of a semester or longer must apply for readmittance to the University.  A readmittance application is available from the Office of Admission.  

Notification of Admission
Southwestern Christian University has a rolling admission policy. Once all required credentials have been received, the SCU Office of Admissions will notify the applicant by e-mail and/or by phone. Applicants who wish to know the status of their application should contact the Office of Admissions at 888.418.9272 or (405) 789.7661 Ext. 3420.