Denver Seminary

27 b. Submitting a letter of recommendation from Spring International Language Center 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 and research and presentation skills needed at the seminary level. Both programs, which can be taken simultaneously, assess the individual needs of students and provide specialized training to ensure success in seminary studies. Spring International Language Center is located adjacent to Denver Seminary on the campus of the Arapahoe Community College. 4. Estimated budget worksheet 5. Information required for issuance of I-20 form 6. Financial verification of funds International applicants must provide original bank statements with letters indicating cash availability from the applicant's bank and each sponsor's bank. A support letter is required from each sponsor. All international applicants must provide evidence that they have the financial ability to attend school in the United States. For detailed information refer to the website at http://www.denverseminary.edu/admissions/international-students/. Only after an international applicant has been accepted and provided the necessary financial verification will an I-20 be issued. F-1 Exemption Policy Denver Seminary provides access to educational programs to undocumented adults that were brought into the U.S. as minors and are unable to study due to their immigration status. If a potential student has not studied in the U.S. as a minor, they will need to follow the normal application process outlined for international students and obtain the appropriate student visa from the U.S government. Students who have been granted an F-1 exemption will not be required to take the TOEFL. Note that the F-1 exemption is not to be considered a pathway to U.S. citizenship. To request an F-1 exemption, the undocumented individual will need to provide the following in addition to the degree-seeking applicant requirements: 1. Proof that the individual has resided continuously in the U.S. from 9 th grade onward, and completed grades 9 through 12 in an American secondary school. 2. Proof that the individual has graduated from an accredited college/university in the U.S. ADMISSIONS DECISION The Admissions Committee shall have the sole discretion to determine whether an applicant meets the standards and criteria for admission based on the applicant's GPA, references, essay, overall fitness for ministry, and other submitted documents within the applicant's file. Denver Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, age or disability in admissions or in the administration of its educational policies, loan programs, and other Seminary-administered programs. Types of Acceptance Applicants may be admitted with the following types of acceptance: 1. Full acceptance Applicants who have been admitted into a degree or certificate program with no conditions.

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