Admissions Process
Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies
International Students
TOFEL
Applicants for admission to Lincoln Christian University’s Hargrove School of Adult & Graduate Studies whose first language is not English or whose undergraduate degree is not from an English-speaking school are required to take the “Test of English as a Foreign Language” (TOEFL) exam with a minimum total score of 79 for the internet-based version and 550 for the paper-based version. See the TOEFL Web site at ETS for a list of authorized testing centers.
SEVIS
Applicants who are not United States citizens or legal residents but plan to live in the United States while pursuing a degree program are required to follow regulations set by the federal government through a program called SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System). Typically those regulations require the completion of special government forms called I-20 and I-901, which, among other things, require applicants to document their ability to cover their educational costs. For more information, contact the Hargrove School Admissions Office and/or the SEVIS Web site.
International students planning to reside in the United States should submit application materials at least six months in advance of any desired date of enrollment in order to allow for the processing of various forms required for international students and travel (i.e., federal I-20 forms, passports, and visas). Lincoln Christian has an International Students Office to assist internationals with academic and student life issues.