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1. Internationally born students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following
methods:
a. Submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to the
Admissions office. Denver Seminary's institutional code is 4080. The minimum score
requirements are as follows:
Internet-based Test (iBT) Section Requirements
Reading - 22
Listening - 22
Speaking - 22
Writing - 24
Required minimum combined score – 90
b. Submit a letter of recommendation from Spring International Learning Center (SILC)
showing successful completion of their intensive English language program as well as the
specialized seminary preparation program. The intensive English program includes the basic
reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills necessary for seminary study. In addition, the
seminary preparation program equips the student with the theological language, research, and
presentation skills needed at the seminary level. Both programs, which can be taken
simultaneously, assess the individual needs or students and provide specialized training to
ensure success in seminary studies. SILC is located across the street from Denver Seminary
on the campus of the Arapahoe Community College and this option is therefore only
available to international students living residentially in Denver. For more information visit:
http://www.spring.edu/littleton.html
2. In addition to submitting your official transcripts under Step 3 of the online Application for
Degree-Seeking Students, international students may be asked to submit a credential evaluation,
as well as English translations if necessary. World Education Services is recommended for
credential evaluations. You can apply for one at www.wes.org.
3. Finally, international students must submit an International Student Organizational Partner
Endorsement, which can be found under Step 3 of the online Application for Degree-Seeking
Students (Not required for DMin).
Step 2: The I-20 Process
Although finishing the I-20 process is not necessary for an international student to be accepted to Denver
Seminary, an I-20 is required documentation for the issuance of a student visa. Denver Seminary requires
that students be issued an I-20 by August 1 (for fall admission) and December 1 (for spring admission).
For detailed information refer to www.denverseminary.edu/admissions/international-students.
1. Send copies of the personal information and photo sections of your passport as well as for your
dependents.
2. Complete the Budget and Funding Sources worksheets.
3. Complete the Information Required for Issuance of I-20 form.
4. All international students must provide evidence that they have the financial ability to attend
school in the United States.
If you are applying from inside the United States and are an F-1 status, you will need to complete the
steps outlined under the I-20 process as well as the Application for Degree-Seeking Students. In addition,
please submit the Transfer Eligibility Form, which is required for transferring your student record to
Denver Seminary.
