International Application Information

We place high value on diversity in our student body and encourage students who are not citizens of the United States to apply for admission.

To be offered admission to Messiah College a student must have superior academic credentials. We are one of the more academically competitive Christian colleges in the United states. We are also firm in our conviction that Jesus Christ will be preeminent on our campus. Therefore, we ask that students who enroll at Messiah College live, in the words of our motto, to make Christ preeminent. All students are expected to demonstrate Christian values.

The cost at Messiah for the 2007-2008 school year is $32,074. It is possible however to reduce this amount by qualifying for academic and international student scholarships. The amount awarded normally ranges between $1000 and $15,000 per year. Please consider the cost of our institution before you continue with your application process.  Students who have financial hardship may want to seek sponsorship through churches, organizations, etc. This will be the student's responsibility. Messiah College does not provide sponsors for students.

Documentation that you will be able to pay for your college costs and a tuition deposit of at least $200 will be required to secure a room on campus. Please see the "Family and Sponsor Contribution Form (PDF) " page for more information. Submission of the form is a requirement of the application process.

Please read the following items carefully before you apply

1. Messiah College seeks to provide opportunities for students from abroad to secure formal education in a Christian liberal arts setting.

2. A good working knowledge of the English language is necessary for successful study at Messiah College. This means not only the ability to read and write English, but the ability to speak and understand it as it might be heard in a fifty minute classroom lecture.

Thus, in addition to meeting United States government requirements for proficiency in English, you are asked to take the TOEFL (Test Of English as a Foreign Language) exam. A score of 550 or better on the paper test, a 213 or better on the computer test, or an 80 or better on the internet test is required for admission. Application must be made directly to Educational Testing Services.

For information about test dates, fees, testing centers, and instructions for obtaining registration materials about the Test of English as a Foreign Language, contact:

TOEFL Services
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151 USA
www.toefl.org

Phone: (609)771-7760
FAX: (609)520-1093
Telex: 843420 EDUTESTSV PRIN
Cable: EDUCTESTSVC

You should ask TOEFL Services to send your TOEFL scores directly to Messiah College. The Institutional Code for Messiah College is 2411.

3. Qualified students with evidence of good scholastic standing, adequate preparation, a good knowledge of English, and a sincere desire to be part of a Christian community will be considered for admission.

Application is made to the Office of Admissions on forms furnished by that office. You must ask school officials to submit, on your behalf, evidence of your academic standing. These records must be in English and bear the signature of an official of your school. These records must include the following:

1. Evidence of courses or subjects completed and grades earned during the four or six years preceding university standing.
2. Official copies of diplomas or certificates required in your country as evidence of qualification for university standing.
3. Evidence of courses or subjects completed, grades earned, and time allotted to each course during university study, if any has been done.

Minimum academic requirements for admission to Messiah College for students from countries outside the United States are:

EITHER Cambridge School Certificate -- at least five (5) "O" (Ordinary) level passes with grade six (6) or higher including English language, and at least one subject from mathematics or science. These five (5) passes are not to include subjects from the arts, crafts,  technical and commercial areas.

OR University of London General Certificate of Education -- at least five (5) "O" (Ordinary) level passes (Grade "C" or better) including English language and at least one subject from math or science.

4. Passport and Visa. A passport from your country and a visa from the United States Consulate must be obtained before exit from your country.

Students coming to the United States for the express purpose of study, and expecting to return to their respective countries should apply for the "F" student visa. It is granted only on the presentation of an official notice of admission to a college in the U.S.A., which is called the Certificate of Eligibility, Form I-20.

5. If you apply for and are granted admission to Messiah College, you will be assigned to a room in one of the College residence halls. Rooms are equipped with beds, desks, chairs, closet space, and bookshelves. All students are required to abide by College regulations. The residence halls are situated on the campus and designed to contribute to the student's educational experience.

A Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit card is required in order to pay the $30.00 application fee for your online application. If you do not have a credit card you may print out the online application and mail it. If you have any questions please contact Cindy Blount at cblount@messiah.edu

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