The ITC is open to qualified men and women who are endorsed by their respective denominations and meet the qualifications of The ITC.

Applications from non-Christians are also considered.

Persons seeking admission should secure an application from the Office of Recruitment and return the documents with a $50.00 nonrefundable fee to:

REGULAR ADMISSION

To be considered for admission, each applicant must submit the following documents in addition to the application form to the Office of Admission on or before the appropriate deadline.  Applicants will be admitted at the beginning of the fall, spring, or summer terms.

*        An official transcript of all college, university, or seminary records, showing all courses pursued, grades received, and degree (s) earned must be sent by the issuing institution directly to the Office of Admission. A bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale or its educational equivalent from an accredited college or university is required.  The degree should represent a broad liberal arts background with courses such as English, world history, philosophy, languages and literature, the natural sciences, the social sciences, music and other fine arts, and religion.

*        A certificate from a major official of the applicant's denomination (e.g., bishop, president, registrar of annual conference, presbytery, association, or pastor) indicating that the applicant is an acceptable candidate for service in the denomination and that admission to The ITC is endorsed.  Application for scholarship is made to the denominational dean. 

*        Three recommendations (using the forms included with the application) completed by the references listed on the application should be sent directly to the Office of Admission by the persons completing them.

*        An autobiography, following guidelines on the application form.

*        An up-to-date statement from the applicant's physician stating the physical, emotional, mental, and communicable disease condition of the applicant.  

*        A transfer student must present a letter of good standing with the transcript. The student is also required to submit copies of syllabi for all courses to be considered for transfer credit. 

In addition to submitting the documents listed above, applicants interested in pursuing the M.A. degree in Church Music must:

*        Demonstrate a degree of proficiency in vocal or instrumental music or conducting;

*        Include at least one person among references who can comment knowledgeably on the applicant's music abilities; and

*        Arrange a musical audition at The ITC.

C. SPECIAL ADMISSION

Undergraduate: An applicant who lacks not more than six credits of completing an undergraduate degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may be admitted as a special student. The applicant must furnish an official statement from the dean of the college indicating the specific requirements to qualify for graduation and certifying an approved program for completion of these requirements before the beginning of the next semester.  If the college degree is not conferred by the end of the first year, the applicant will not be permitted to continue seminary studies. The course load, including college work, shall not exceed the maximum load for entering Juniors.

Degree Equivalents: Applicants applying under degree equivalency have not earned a baccalaureate degree and must first be recommended by the respective dean of their denomination.  Applicants must have at least sixty semester hours or ninety quarter hours of credit from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Post-Secondary Accreditation, and have made exceptional contributions to church and community. These contributions must include at least seven years of broadly-based leadership experience in a local church and participation in community activities as a volunteer or professional worker.  Applicants should be able to demonstrate the knowledge, academic skill, and ability generally associated with persons who hold the baccalaureate degree. College coursework must represent a broad liberal arts background with credits in the following areas: English, world history, philosophy, languages and literature, the natural sciences, the social sciences, music and other fine arts, and religion.  Admission is reserved for applicants of mature years with life experience that has prepared them for theological study at the graduate level.  Not more than 10 percent of the students in a given degree program will be admitted under this category.  Applications will be sent by the Office of Admission after a recommendation from the respective dean has been given.

Enrichment: Persons not interested in pursuing a degree, but who meet admission requirements and wish to enroll in a course for credit, may be admitted to some classes with special permission and upon payment of tuition and fees.

Exchange: Persons interested in enrolling in The ITC and taking courses elsewhere for credit at The ITC; a student taking courses at The ITC for credit elsewhere.

Non-Credit Study/Auditors: Persons who do not qualify academically for admission to a degree program, or, though qualified, do not wish to enroll in a course for credit, may be admitted as auditors to some classes with special permission and upon payment of designated fees.  Such persons must have approval by a denominational dean or by the dean for At-Large Constituency.

They may be admitted to any one of the following categories:

1. Theological inquirers with qualifications normally required

2. Theological inquirers without qualifications normally required

3. Persons who need exposure to theological education in order to serve in certain denominational capacities and who are recommended by their respective denominations

Grades are not to be reported, nor in any instance may credit be granted for work taken by audit.  An abbreviated application is required.

Former Students : Students who are returning after one semester of absence are not required to update any admission material. Students who are returning after more than one academic year, but not more than three academic years from their last enrollment are required to provide an updated health report, denominational endorsement, and updated autobiographical sketch.

Students who are seeking to return after more than three academic years of absence since their last enrollment are required to submit all current admission materials except official transcripts.  Students should note that continued admission will be based on all new materials submitted and records on file.  Former students in this category should note that they will be subject to the requirements of the current catalog.

All former students seeking readmission should contact the Office of the Registrar in writing, indicating the intended semester of return.

TRANSFER STUDENTS

A student transferring from another accredited graduate theological school must complete at least the last sixty semester credits in residence at The ITC to earn the M. Div. degree, the last forty semester credits for the M.A. degree, and the last eighty semester credits for the dual M. Div./M. A. degrees.  Students may be granted a maximum of twenty-nine transfer credits for the M.Div and dual degrees and a maximum of twenty transfer credits for the M.A. degrees.

Transfer credit for courses taken within the past seven years at an accredited graduate theological school may be accepted provided they are comparable to courses in the ITC curriculum.  Grades earned in such courses must be "C" or higher and are used to compute the total cumulative average. Comparability of core courses will be determined by an appropriate faculty member in each case.  Regardless of the number of hours accepted for transfer, at least one core course in each curriculum area must be completed at The ITC.  Applicants should forward copies of course syllabi with application materials.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The ITC welcomes students from all over the world.  An international student is defined as a "student of international origin who is not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States."  In order to make being a part of the ITC community a pleasant experience, it is important to follow these guidelines carefully.

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school or be considered in the degree equivalency category. The recommendation of the respective denominational dean at The ITC will be required before the application will be reviewed.   An international applicant whose native language is not English is required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language and Test of Written English as administered by the Educational Testing Service of Princeton, New Jersey.

It is strongly recommended that international students begin the admission process at least six months to one year prior to the application deadline, following the instructions on the form. 

l.        Complete and submit the application form and all requested materials. Send this along with $25.00 (U.S. dollars) application fee to the Office of Admission by the deadline dates provided in the Academic Calendar.

2.       Before the admission/visa process can be completed, evidence of ability to finance the full period of study at The ITC must be submitted.  The student must include with the application a statement for financing both tuition and living expenses for the length of the degree program. If families are to accompany the student, adequate financial, health care, schooling, and transportation provisions must be included for their support.  

3.       Accepted international students not affiliated with one of the constituent seminaries are required to submit a deposit of the first semester's tuition and fees as well as applicable living expenses before issuance of I-20 visa.  

REQUIRED ENROLLMENT EXAMS

All students who have been admitted at the master's level will be administered a battery of tests and measurements which include the Sequential Test of English Placement, and an English proficiency examination during Orientation.  Students found deficient in English will be required to take Communications (CAM 865) within their first year. Credits earned for this course may not be used toward the degree program; however, quality points are used to compute the total cumulative average. Students who fail to take the Writing Proficiency Exam or enroll in CAM 865 within their first year may have a hold placed on their registration.

D.MIN. AND TH.D. APPLICANTS

Applicants who wish to upgrade the proficiency of their ministry may register for either the degree of Doctor of Ministry or Doctor of Theology in Pastoral Counseling.  Both degrees are designed for post-seminary students who have demonstrated superior professional leadership as well as academic achievement. For additional information on doctoral studies please contact Dr. Stephen Rasor or Cece Dixon at 404-527-7795 .