Application for Programs

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The Word College’s academic programs and facilities are open to students who meet the standard requirements for admission. However, TWC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, scholarships, or any other programs and activities.

 

It is recommended that applicants apply early and complete this application process at least a month before the year of enrollment.

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How to Apply and Admissions Requirements

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The required documents and the application steps are as following:

 

1. Non-refundable application fee, $100.

 

2. Submit a photocopy of the front page of a valid passport (with the picture, the name and the birth date) or ID card online.

 

3. A copy of a high school transcript or college transcript

 

4. A proof of English or Korean language proficiency: If English is not your first language, you are required to submit official scores from an English proficiency examination, regardless of citizenship.

    I. English language competency requirement may be fulfilled through any one of the following options:

        A. English Language Competency (TOEFL): TOEFL Score of at least 61 iBT OR a level 6 IELTS exam score, OR

        B. Satisfactory completion of at least two academic years (60 semester credits/90 quarter credits) of education at the baccalaureate level from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, OR

        C. Successful completion of TWC’s ESL program, OR

        D.Achieve C1 level in Oxford English Test

    II. Korean language competency requirement maybe fulfilled through an interview with the Academic Dean of Biblical Studies

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Spiritual Requirements for Biblical Studies

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The spiritual requirements for Biblical studies at the College have equal priority with all academic requirements. Because the College prepares its students for a spiritual ministry, it must seek certain spiritual qualities in prospective students. Therefore, each applicant for admission is required to submit the following items:

1. A statement of personal interest in Christianity or of Christian experience and service.

2. A signed application form which indicates that the applicant (a) is in agreement with the doctrinal position of the College, as found in the doctrinal statement of this catalog, and (b) will abide cheerfully by the spirit and standards of the College. Applicants who are not in full agreement with the College’s doctrinal position may request Special Student status.

3. The name and address of at least one person who can testify to the applicant’s Christian or moral character and suitability for undergraduate study. Whenever possible, these should include the pastor of the applicant’s home church, faculty advisor or an employer.

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Notification of Acceptance for Admissions

 

Notification of Acceptance for Admissions When the applicant is accepted for admissions and given final approval by the Academic Dean of Biblical Studies, the candidate is sent an acceptance package, which includes:

 

1. Acceptance letter

2. Summary of transfer credit (if applicable)

3. Enrollment Agreement

4. Code of Conduct and Doctrinal Statement

5. Any additional admissions forms

 

Applicants must sign #3 and #4 and return them to the Office. Applicants will be provided with a copy of the signed Enrollment Agreement, Code of Conduct and Doctrinal Statement. The original copies will be kept in the Registrar’s office.

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Transfer Students

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Transfer credit may be awarded by TWC for equivalent coursework completed at a regionally or nationally accredited institutions recognized by the Department of Education. Credits will be evaluated from other institutions only upon receipt of   official transcripts mailed directly to TWC from the Registrar of the prior school(s), and in accordance to the following standards:

Credit will be given for courses completed in other accredited institution when such courses are comparable to those offered in this institution. The following also apply:

 

1. Equivalency will be determined through examination of published course descriptions and / or syllabi and is at the discretion of TWC’s Academic Dean of Biblical Studies. These documents cannot be returned to the applicant or forwarded to another institution or agency.

2. A minimum grade of ―Pass or ―C (2.0) is required for transfer.

3. Credit must have been earned within the last ten (10) years unless the applicant provides acceptable evidence of continuous activity within the last two years in the specific field for which transfer credit is requested. At the discretion of the Academic Dean, a student, under these circumstances may take a challenge exam which may award credit for the corresponding course if a score of 85% is achieved on the exam.

4. Transfer credit is granted only when the total hours for any given course have been documented.

5. Course work taken at another institution after admission to TWC is not transferable unless approved in advance in writing by the Registrar at the discretion of the Academic Dean and is to be completed by the end of the 1st year of study coursework. Transfer credit awarded is officially  recorded on the student’s TWC transcript. Course work transferred into the program is not included when computing Grade Point Average (GPA).

6. All transfer students for the associate degree must complete at least 30 credit hours / Bachelor degrees must complete at least 72 credit hours / Master degree must complete at least 60 credit hours at this College to be eligible for graduation.

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