Admission Process
Submit Application & Supporting Documents
Applicants must submit their Application Forms along with their past academic transcripts. International students from non-English speaking countries are required to provide proof of their English Proficiency. All materials must be submitted in English, and applicants must verify any translated documents by including the original or a notarized copy of the original.
The completed Application Form and supporting materials (such as transcripts and test scores) become the property of the University and will not be returned to the applicants or transmitted to a third party.
Evaluation
After the application and supporting materials have been received, the Admissions Committee will begin its evaluation process; if an item is missing, the Admissions Committee will contact the applicant and request the missing item.
For Online applicants, applicants are required to have access to a personal computer with Internet connection. It is recommended that applicants have working knowledge of computers and the Internet to ensure applicants are successful in the online environment.
Decision Making
One of the following decisions shall be made:
If the applicant is not accepted, the Admissions Committee will send a letter to the applicant informing the applicant of the decision, stating why his/her qualifications are deficient.
Applicants must provide transcripts with their application. Provisional acceptance allows 90 days to submit them. Accepted applicants receive an Acceptance Package to finalize admission.
If the applicant is accepted for admission, an Acceptance Package will be sent to the applicant that contains an enrollment agreement and other admissions documents to formalize the acceptance into the program.
If an applicant accepts the offer of admission, the enrollment agreement and other admissions documents are to be signed and returned to the University and must submit their tuition payment.
Once the signed enrollment documents and the tuition payments are received, applicants will be officially enrolled and start the session. Or, for Online students, students will start the first series of assigned online courses.
General Admission Document Requirements
Students are accepted to Faith Theological University (FTU) on a provisional basis pending the submission of all required documentation, which includes:
All students must complete an Application Form thoroughly; incomplete applications will be rejected. A non-refundable application fee of $75.00 must accompany the form, or the application will not be processed.
For Certificate and Undergraduate Programs, applicants must submit proof of high school completion or higher, such as transcripts or a graduation certificate. For Graduate Programs, proof of a Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
All applicants must participate in a brief interview with one of the following staff members: Director of Admissions, Director of Student Services, Chief Academic Officer, or Department Chair.
Undergraduate and Graduate Programs Only: Faith Theological University strongly recommend two recommendation letters attesting to your Christian maturity, character, and academic competence.
All applicants are required to submit a copy of personal identification such as a State driver’s license, government issued identification card, passport, visas, or any government issued photo identification.
Applicants from prior years and students who withdrew or were dismissed must submit new application materials and a non-refundable fee to the Admissions office.
International Requirements
English Proficiency
In addition to the admission requirements previously mentioned, all online international students are required to submit proof of English proficiency since Faith Theological University (FTU) does not offer English as a Second Language instruction. All instruction occurs in English. Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English is essential to your success at FTU. Students are to demonstrate their proficiency in the English language. At the Admissions Office’s discretion, proficiency may be demonstrated by:
An official score report of a standardized exam, such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500 on the TOEFL PBT, or 61 on the TOEFL bit, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6; or
Completion of college level certificate or degree program in a country where English is the primary language; or
Completion of a post-secondary ESL course or college-level English course from a postsecondary institution; or
Proof of English proficiency through other English tests with a minimum passing score of 70%, or submission of a writing sample
Special Admission Policy
Applicants must send all official transcripts with their application form. However, if these transcripts are unavailable, Faith Theological University (FTU) may provisionally accept students into the program. Students must provide official transcripts within 90 days of enrollment. FTU supplies official transcript request forms to students for verification of their prior academic studies. Applicants can also download the transcript request forms from the FTU website.
General Entrance Examination
Faith Theological University does not require any general entrance examinations.
Standardized Exam Credit (SEC)
Faith Theological University does not accept credits through challenge examinations and/or achievement tests.
Experiential Learning Credit (ELC)
Faith Theological University does not grant credit for prior experiential learning.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Faith Theological University (FTU) recognizes the College Level Examination Program of the College Board. A student who has earned a minimum score of 500 on the General Examinations can be awarded credit for each examination. A maximum of 30 credits may be granted for CLEP.
Ability to Benefit
Faith Theological University does not admit ability-to-benefit students.
Transfer Students
Faith Theological University (FTU) will consider accepting transfer students from other schools. To transfer credits to FTU, a student must file an application for admission, satisfy all admission requirements, and submit official transcripts from the school(s) whose credits are to be evaluated for transfer credits.