Admissions Requirements

• a. undergraduate
• -Since more students apply than can be accommodated, the Institute uses a selective process for admission. This process gives highest consideration to applicants with the strongest recommendations, academic credentials, evangelistic zeal, and highest motivation for pursuing a career in full-time Christian ministry.
  
  Candidates for admission are required to give evidence of proven Christian character, acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as personal Savior at least one year prior to enrollment, and a sincere desire and willingness to pursue full-time Christian ministry. The candidate must maintain a lifestyle consistent with biblical standards that marks itself by a daily walk with Christ, a consistent prayer life, and strong character traits. A life of discipline, evidence of emotional maturity, developed social skills that allow for friendships, Christian identity, and positive influence with peers are also strongly weighed in the evaluation process.
  
  Abstinence from the use of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, and sexual promiscuity for at least one year prior to enrollment is also required. In addition, the candidate must verify membership with an evangelical Protestant church and participate in regular worship attendance and church ministry opportunities. A positive recommendation from the pastoral leadership of the church is required. All character references will be thoroughly evaluated to establish the spiritual qualifications of prospective students.
  
  Test Scores
  Have copies of your ACT (or SAT) and TOEFL scores (if applicable) sent to MBI. For Moody Bible Institute the ACT score report code is 1088; the SAT code is 1486. If you are coming in as a transfer student you will need to contact ACT (or SAT) to fill out an additional form in order to have your scores sent. Go to the appropriate testing organization's website for more information.
  
  College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) offers a series of examinations that tests a student’s knowledge of the material typically covered in college-level general education courses. MBI students who score sufficiently can earn credit to satisfy part of MBI’s general education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music degree. These exams are administered by national testing centers that are located at major colleges and universities.
  
  Questions regarding CLEP should be directed to the College-Level Examination Program at 609-771-7865 or at www.collegeboard.org/clep/.
  
  Read MBI's CLEP Testing Guidelines for more information.
  
  Advanced Placement (AP)
  Advanced Placement Information is available for students who have taken AP courses in High school.
  
  
• b. graduate
• In order to be evaluated, you must
  • 1. Submit a completed application.
  • 2. Submit autobiographical essay.
  • 3. Submit references from (pastor, male friend, and female friend) whom you have known for more than one year.
  • 4. Submit official transcripts from each degree-granting accredited college or university, and any post-grad courses, with a 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average or above. If accepted, those not meeting minimum grade point average will be placed on academic probation.
  • 5. Adhere to and support the following doctrinal positions:
  • • The inspiration, authority, and inerrancy of Scripture
  • • The Trinity
  • • The full deity and full humanity of Christ
  • • The creation of the human race in the image of God
  • • The spiritually lost state of the human race
  • • The substitutionary atonement and bodily resurrection of Christ
  • • Salvation by grace through faith alone in Christ
  • • The eternal reward of the righteous and eternal judgment of the lost
  For more doctrine information, please read the Institute’s doctrinal statement.
  For non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, you will need to fulfill the above requirement and the criteria below.
  
  • 1. International students who apply to Moody will be required to have foreign transcripts or degree programs evaluated by an independent agency. Students will be notified if this requirement is applicable. One or more agencies to be used for this purpose will be specified. Students will be responsible for the evaluation fee.
  • 2. English Proficiency: It is essential that non-native, English-speaking students from other countries be able to understand directions and lectures in English and also to be able to express their thoughts clearly in spoken English immediately upon arrival on campus. To determine an applicant's proficiency in English, the applicant must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as administered by the Educational Testing Service at the nearest overseas examination center. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based) is required.
    
    Students who wish to take this test should obtain the TOEFL Bulletin of Information. Copies of this bulletin and the registration form may be obtained in a number of cities outside the United States. TOEFL information is often available at American embassies and consulates, offices of the United States Information Service (USIS), and United States educational commissions and foundations abroad.
    
    Students who cannot obtain a TOEFL Bulletin of Information and registration form locally, should visit www.toefl.org. Because this test is administered only at certain times, the candidate for admission should inquire about testing dates well in advance of the date of anticipated school term in the U.S.
    
    
  • 3. Exception to the required TOEFL will be made in the following two instances only:
    • Applicant is a citizen of Australia, the British West Indies, Canada, Great Britain, or New Zealand.
    • Applicant has studied at an accredited educational institution in the United States or above countries for more than two years, and has good academic records.
    
  IF ACCEPTED, in order to receive an I-20 from our International Students Office, we need to see proof of financial document from the students. Minimum financial support levels are as follows:
  
  • • $15,781-Single graduate student
  • • $26,821-Married graduate student (for each child accompanying student, an additional $2,000 is required)
  Acceptable proof of Financial Documents:
  
  • 1. Self-sponsored: Student bank statement or bank letter indicating sufficient funds are available to withdraw any time. Only original or notarized copies of documents are acceptable.
  • 2. Sponsored by others: Sponsor or sponsors must complete an Affidavit of Support form (I-134).
  • 3. Pre-payment: Student or sponsor already paid the entire first year school bill.
  If you are not able to provide financial documents, your acceptance will be cancelled. You will need to reapply for the following semester.
  
  
• c. Important Date
• January - August:
  • Continually seek the Lord for direction regarding your college training
  • Decide what you want in your college experience
  • Request information from each college in which you are interested
  • Prayerfully review the information you have received
  
  September:
  • Register for the ACT or SAT (remember that MBI's early deadline is December 1)
  • Include MBI's codes on your test (ACT=1088; SAT=1486)
  • Plan to visit Moody this fall
  
  November:
  • Complete and submit your application if applying for the early deadline (December 1). All aspects of the application must be postmarked on or before December 1
  
  December - February:
  • Continue to pray about your college decision
  • Contact an admissions counselor regarding any questions you may have
  • Send in your application for the final deadline (March 1). All aspects of the application must be postmarked on or before March 1 Although early application does not ensure admission to the Institute, it is advisable that you apply nine to twelve months prior to the semester in which you plan to enroll. Prospective students may apply as early as one year in advance of the time he or she plans to enroll. Transcripts of current high school students should at least include the last semester of the junior year and preferably the first semester of the senior year.
  
  Listed below are dates by which applications must be submitted and all required credentials must be on file in order to receive equal consideration with other applicants. Allow sufficient time for the processing of transcripts and reference requests so that they arrive at the Admissions Office prior to the stated deadlines.
  

  December 1	Application deadline for fall early-decision applications
  March 1	Application deadline for fall semester regular-decision applications
  October 1	Deadline for the spring semester