Procedure
The Office of Admissions is responsible for the admission of students to the University. Academic CalendarEach fall semester in general begins at the end of August; and each spring semester begins at the end of January. J-terms (June and January terms) are offered during both summer and winter vacations.
Freshman Application Procedure
To be considered for admission as a freshman, the applicant must submit the following items by the appropriate deadlines:
- A completed Freshman Application packet, including at least one required essay.
- Submit each document listed below for the program to which you are seeking admission (Note: all legal documents are required to be written in English.)
- Passport size photograph (1; taken within last three months)
- Driver’s license photocopy (1)
- Passport photocopy (1)
- Original Certificate of High School Graduation
- Testimony (only for B.A.B.)
- Essay Writing (Not required for Non-Degree seeking students)
- Original Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree
- Original Official Bachelor’s Transcripts (minimum of 120 credits)–GPA 2.0 or above
- Original Course by Course Evaluation (if applicable)
- Seminary (M.Div./MCC): Reference Letter & Testimony
- Essay Writing
Undergraduate (B.A.B./B.S.F.)
- Bible Understanding
- Admission Interview (if applicable)
- Bible Understanding (Seminary/M.C.C)
- Admission Interview
- Self-Assessment (M.C.C.)
An admission decision is mainly made based upon the applicant’s academic strengths, personal experiences and achievements demonstrated through all the submitted materials. In case that any exceptional situations, which are not specified within the current admission policy, arise, the Admissions Office will hold a temporary ‘admission review committee’ to determine the best recommendation for each case.
Degrees Earned Outside the U.S.
All transcripts from colleges or universities outside the U.S. must be translated into English and evaluated by an accredited U.S. evaluation service before an admission decision can be made.
Undergraduate
Students with high school diplomas are eligible to apply for the undergraduate programs. Students who have attended undergraduate programs less than two years in the U.S. or studied less than six months in E.S.L. programs must have a minimum TOEFL score of 68.
Student without High School Diploma
In addition to all application materials, the student must provide a copy of GED result. It is strongly encouraged for the student to provide as much information as possible about his/her circumstances in support of the application.
Graduate Application Procedure
Students with bachelors’ degrees are eligible to apply for the graduate programs. Students who have attended graduate programs less than two years in the U.S. or studied less than six months in E.S.L. programs must have a minimum TOEFL score of 68.
Criteria for Admission into Graduate School
Prospective students who is applying WUV’s graduate program should meet these criteria;
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S or hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree from a foreign institution. WUV will recognize degrees that were earned in only three years of study.
- Have earned at least a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4 point scale) for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits.
- Be proficient in English:
Requirements
Admission Requirements
Citizen- Copy of valid passport or Birth Certificate
- Copy of valid passport
- Copy of valid Green card or Document of Status
- A passport size photo (Applying from overseas only)
- Copy of valid passport (Including dependents if necessary)
- Proof of English skills (for degree program students, not ESL)
- Proof of financial status (Dated within 3 months of applying) The minimum amount for tuition, fees, and living expenses is $20,000 for applicant, $6,000 each for any dependent
- Declaration of financial support form (If using a sponsor(s))
- A copy of current I-20 (Transfer student only) (Including dependents if necessary)
- Visa, I-94 (Only if in the U.S.) (Including dependents if necessary)
- A passport size photo (Applying from overseas only)
1) Minimum iBT TOEFL score = 68, PBT =520 / IELTS = 5.5 / TEPS =546, or
2) Minimum 1 year in a U.S. degree program, or
3) Minimum of one full academic semester of Advanced ESL
Undergraduate Documents Check List
BSF- Original graduate certificate of high school
- Essay Writing
- Bible Understanding
- Acknowledgment of Statement of Faith
- Original graduate certificate of high school
- Essay Writing
- Acknowledgment of Statement of Faith
Graduate Documents Check List
MBA, MCS, MIS- Original Graduate Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree
- Original Transcript of Bachelor’s Degree
- Original course by course evaluation (if applicable)
- Essay Writing
- Original Graduate Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree
- Original Transcript of Bachelor’s Degree
- Original course by course evaluation (if applicable)
- Personal Testimony
- Reference Letter
- Essay Writing
- Bible Understanding
- Admission Interview
- Original Graduate Certificate of Bachelor’s Degree
- Original Transcript of Bachelor’s Degree
- Original course by course evaluation (if applicable)
- Personal Testimony
- Reference Letter
- Essay Writing
- Bible Understanding
- Admission Interview
- Self-Assessment
- Original Certificate of M.Div or Theological Degree
- Original Transcript of M.Div or Theological Degree
- Certificate of Ordination (if applicable)
- Pastor Reference
- Professional Reference
- Academic Reference
- Statement of Propose for D.Min
- Resume with a Picture
- Admission Interview
- Evidence of Current Ministry Involvement
- Statement of 3 years of Ministry Experience
- Original Certificate of Master’s Degree
- Original Transcript of Master’s Degree
- Original Course by Course Evaluation (if applicable)
- Pastor Reference
- Professional Reference (Clinical Supervisor)
- Personal Testimony
- Statement of Propose for DCPC
- Resume
- Admission Interview
ESL Documents Check List
- Written Test
- Oral Test
Deadline
Fall 2021 Semester
- Applicant already in the US: Aug. 13, 2021
- Applicant outside of the US: Jul. 23, 2021
Spring 2022 Semester
- Applicant already in the US: Jan. 14, 2022
- Applicant outside of the US: Nov. 30, 2021
Fall 2022 Semester
- Applicant already in the US: Aug. 12, 2022
- Applicant outside of the US: June. 30, 2022
International Admission
International Student Admission Procedure
The applications of prospective international students are reviewed on an individual basis, and admission may be offered to every applicant who meets the minimum requirements.- International student applicants must follow the process detailed in the Freshman Application Procedure.
- International students are required to submit the following additional documents:
- I-20 and I-94 (Photocopies of primary and dependent applicants)
- Visa and Passport (Photocopies of primary and dependent applicants)
- Verification documents of dependents (if applicable)
- Proof of financial sponsors (if applicable)
- Proof of Financial Status (for details see the Application Packet)
- Submission of application documents
- Application review by the school
- Acceptance notice
- Application Fee $100
- Issuance of I-20 (3-5 business days)
- Apply for F-1 visa at embassy
- Entrance into the U.S.
Please note: “You may be refused entry into the U.S. if you attempt to arrive more than 30 days before the program start date listed on your SEVIS I-20 form.” (http://www.ice.gov) A Form I-20 form is issued only to the student who is accepted to the school. The issued I-20 form is not an F-1 visa. Students may consult legal advisor(s) for other necessary documents to obtain an F-1 visa