Admissions

Undergraduate Programs

• WITH CONCENTRATION ON MANAGEMENT
• WITH CONCENTRATION ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Graduate Programs

• WITH CONCENTRATION ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
• WITH CONCENTRATION ON MANAGEMENT

ESL

MISSION STATEMENT

Welcome to the Lingua Franca Institute!

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PROGRAM

• Two locations: Annandale (Virginia) and Columbia (Maryland) – both near Washington, DC.
• Six (6) start dates throughout the year, including mid-semester FLEX program and Summer program.
• Six (6) levels from Beginner to Advanced
• Two courses available for each level: Oral Communication and Language Arts
• Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (18 hours per week)
• Day Program (all levels): 9:00am – 1:30pm. (4 ½ hours per day)
• Evening Program (limited levels available): 5:30pm – 10pm (4 ½ hours per day)
• Small class-sizes: Teacher/student ratio = 1 instructor for 10 students (average)
• Skilled and supportive faculty and staff
• Field trips are scheduled throughout the semester so students get to know the area while interacting with each other naturally.
• Students receive a Certificate of Completion for every semester completed.

TUITION

• Tuition includes: two required courses, placement testing, books, lunch/dinner snacks, student advising, and one field trip.
• Tuition rates vary depending on your status.(See below)
• Other college fees for applying, registering, etc. can be found in Tuition & Fees or in the ESL Application.

International student (F1/J-1)

Resident & Non F1/J-1 Student

REFUND POLICY

CLASS SCHEDULE

PLACEMENT TESTING

ATTENDANCE

1. study full-time (minimum of 18 hours/week), and
2. attend at least 75% of the classes each semester, and
3. comply with all school policies and financial obligations.

GRADES

GOALS OF LFI

• Respect the learning needs and well-being of each student
• Build on the knowledge, skills, and experience of the students in our program
• Prepare meaningful lessons so that students may comprehend and communicate in written and spoken English at each level
• Create a supportive and encouraging community of learning in which each student is valued and respected
• Create an interactive, communicative class environment to give students the opportunity to learn, think, and develop English communication skills
• Provide students with cultural knowledge and awareness recognizing that language and culture are closely related
• Cultivate a diverse community of students and teachers, in which members learn from experience and practice
• Encourage students to discuss issues in English outside the classroom
• Balance variety and routine in instructional activities to accommodate the range of multiple learning styles of the students
• Provide an educational environment built upon the values of LFI and characterized by consistent, ethical treatment
• Create a teaching community holding shared values with LFI and appropriate academic and experiential credentials
• Foster a diverse community of learners who are supported, encouraged, and valued
• Create a curriculum that utilizes the English-speaking environment as a context and motivator for improving language proficiency of non-native speakers

PHILOSOPHY OF PROGRAM

1. Students remember and understand English best through a hands-on, learning by doing approach.
2. Activities need to be as rich, varied, and meaningful as possible.
3. Classes are designed to promote cooperative and collaborative learning.
4. Grammar is taught throughout the context of communicative tasks.
5. Feedback to student’s errors should always be positive and need not be excessive.
6. The classroom atmosphere should be relaxed, friendly, and supportive.

Tuition & Fees

International Student (F-1/J-1 Student only)
Education Program	2017-2018
Tuition for ESL (Full Time)	$2250 (includes Placement testing, textbooks, and student activities)
Summer Tuition for ESL	$600
Tuition for BAB, BBA, BSA, BSF	$224 per credit
Tuition for BCS (Computer Science)	$250 per credit
Tuition for MBA	$300 per credit
Tuition for MRE and MCC	$274 per credit
Tuition for M.Div	$256 per credit
Application Fee	$100
Registration Fee	$100 flat fee
Registration Fee (Summer Class-include ESL)	$50 flat fee
Technology Fee	$15 per semester

Resident & Non F-1/ J-1 Student
Education Program	2017-2018
Tuition for ESL	$1000 (includes Placement testing, textbooks, and student activities)
Summer Tuition for ESL	$400
Tuition for BAB, BBA, BSA, BSF	$212 per credit
Tuition for BCS (Computer Science)	$250 per credit
Tuition for MBA	$280 per credit
Tuition for MRE and MCC	$260 per credit
Tuition for M.Div	$240 per credit
Application Fee	$100
Registration Fee	$100 (full-time)
Registration Fee (Summer Class-include ESL)	$50 flat fee
Technology Fee	$15 per semester

Definition of International Student

“An international student is defined as an individual who is enrolled for credit at an accredited higher education institution in the U.S. on a temporary visa, and who is not an immigrant (permanent resident with an I-51 or Green Card), or an undocumented immigrant, or a refugee.” (UNESCO)

International Student
1. F-1 Student
2. Non F-1 Student:
Most of WUV’s international students are here studying on an F1 visa. However, there are also students with other visa categories who are still considered international. These categories include:
A: Diplomats and foreign government officials or dependent of one (includes A1, A2)
H: Temporary Worker or dependent of one (includes H1B, H2, and H4)
J: Exchange Visitor or dependent of one (J1, J2)
L: Intracompany Transferee or dependent of one (includes L1, L2)
R: Religious Worker or dependent of one (includes R1, R2)


Financial Aids

Applicants who apply for financial aid or deferred payments must complete a Payment Plan Agreement prior to the first day of class. A partial payment may be arranged during the approval process for deferred payment, which will enable the student to attend the class. If the student’s financial aid is not approved, the student will be required to make a full payment before taking or continuing courses.

Multi-Installment Payment Plan Agreement
• Scheduled automatic credit/debit card withdrawals are strongly recommended.
• If a student uses the Automatic Withdrawal Option (AWO), the AWO authorization agreement must be completed.
• Late registration will incur a $50 processing fee.
• Failure to make a payment or arranging to make a payment following other terms of the Payment Plan Agreement may also result in an additional late fee of $20 per incident.
• Requests to change any of the terms of the original agreement are also subject to a fee of $20 per incident.
Payment Overview
Pre-Authorized Payment Plan and Agreement
Pre-Authorized Payment Plan and Agreement(ESL)

Scholarship

How to Qualify

• Have a WUV student ID
• Have a valid WUV e-mail address
• Only completed applications within the deadlines will be considered for scholarship. Late applications will not be considered.
• There are no retroactive benefits for application eligibility or awards.
• Applicants must be registered with a full course of study.
• Applicants must not have been on any probation within 1year of applying for award.
• Applicants to more than one scholarship during the course of one semester of study are only eligible to receive one University sponsored scholarship at a time regardless of eligibility.

Community Scholarships

Legacy Scholarship

Eligible to students with two or more “immediate” family members registered as full-time students. Application, transcripts, a legal family record that proves immediate family relationship required. The award amount is $200.

Employee Scholarship

Eligible to full-time faculty/staff and part-time employees who have worked at WUV for more than 6 months and wish to study simultaneous to employment. Eligibility is also extended to the spouse of the qualified employee. The employee must maintain employment until the end of each semester where a scholarship has been awarded or the scholarship will be forfeited. Additionally, failure to complete the coursework for the semester will also constitute a forfeiture of the scholarship. The employee/student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. The award amount is $45 per eligible credit hour for Undergraduate, Graduate students and $400 for ESL Students.

Pastoral Scholarship

Eligible to ordained pastors for study. The student must submit an application along with transcripts, Certificate of Ordination, and Church Bulletin. The student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. The award amount is $38 per eligible credit hour for Undergraduate, Graduate students and $350 for ESL Students. The pastoral scholarship is not applicable for Doctorate course students.

Pastoral Family Scholarship

Eligible to immediate unmarried family members of 30 years or younger or the spouse of an active ordained pastor. The student must submit an application along with transcripts, Certificate of Ordination of the related pastor, legal proof of the applicant’s immediate family relationship, and a copy of a recent weekly church bulletin. The student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. The award amount is $38 per eligible credit hour for Undergraduate, Graduate students and $350 for ESL Students.

Missionary Scholarship

Eligible to active missionaries or those who have spent more than 7 years in mission fields. The student must submit an application along with transcripts, Missionary Certificate or proof of missionary work and tenure, and résumé. The student must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. The award amount is $65 per credit hour for Undergraduate, Graduate students and $600 for ESL Students. The immediate family of a qualified missionary has the same eligibility as a pastoral family member (see above)

Disability Scholarship

Eligible to students with a disability certified by any government agency. The student must submit an application along with transcripts and a copy of a medical certificate documenting the disability. The award amount is $33 per credit hour for Undergraduate, Graduate students and $300 for ESL Students.

Work-Study Scholarship

Eligible to students with successfully approval into the Work-Study Program. The student must submit an application and recommendation from his/her Department Director. Work-Study Program openings are limited by semester and are under strict budgetary control. Applicants may elect to be wait list in the event all openings are filled.

Competitive Scholarships

Board Chairman Scholarship

Annually awarded at Commencement

Academic Achievement Scholarship

Awarded each semester based on approved budget and strength of applicant pool

Alumni Association Scholarship

Annually awarded at Commencement

Virginia State Baptist Convention Scholarship

Designated scholarship for minorities

Needs-based Scholarships

Eligible to students demonstrating model citizenship and a desperate financial hardship. The student must submit an application with a reference from the Dean of Student Life.

Designated Scholarships

Are scholarship funds given to the University by a donor who expresses wishes or placed “designation” on how the funds are to be used. Award eligibility will differ dependent on donor designations. WUV awards all designated scholarships in adherence to specific donor designations and/or intent of the donor’s gift.

J&J Scholarship (Park Jong Soo Scholarship)

Annually awarded. The student must submit an application with reference from school director and senior pastor, transcript and chapel attendance.

Procedure

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.
1. International student applicants must follow the process detailed in the Freshman Application Procedure.
2. 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)
I-20 Issuing Procedure
1. Submission of application documents
2. Application review by the school
3. Acceptance notice
4. Application Fee $100
5. Issuance of I-20 (3-5 business days)
6. Apply for F-1 visa at embassy
7. Entrance into the U.S.
Applicants should contact the Office of Admissions as soon as possible after obtaining a visa. 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

Requirements

Undergraduate Documents  Check List

Citizen
• A passport size photo (for student ID card)
• Copy of valid passport
• Copy of valid Drivers License
Resident or Non F-1
• A passport size photo (for student ID card)
• Copy of valid Green card
• Copy of valid Drivers License or Document of Status (Non F1)
International Student
• A passport size photo (for student ID card)
• Copy of valid passport, Visa, I-94 of primary and dependents of applicant
• Copy of valid Drivers License
• A copy of current I-20 (Transfer student only)
• Proof of English skills (for degree program students, not ESL)
  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 6 months of Advanced ESL
• Proof of financial status (Issued 3 months ahead original certificate if deposit balance in English with US currency)
  The minimum amount for tuition, fees, and living expenses is $20,000 for 1 person, $6,000 per 1 dependent should be added on the Certificate of Deposit Balance (Self: $20,000, 2 people: $26,000, 3 people: $32,000)
• Declaration of financial support form or a copy of family relationship certification
• Eligibility confirmation form (Transfer student only)
BAB
• Original graduate certificate of high school
• Personal Testimony
• Essay Writing
• Bible Understanding
BSF
• Original graduate certificate of high school
• Essay Writing
• Bible Understanding
BBA / BSA
• Original graduate certificate of high school
• Essay Writing

Graduate Documents  Check List

Citizen
• A passport size photo (for student ID card)
• Copy of valid passport
• Copy of valid Drivers License
Resident or Non F-1
• A passport size photo (for student ID card)
• Copy of valid Green card
• Copy of valid Drivers License or Document of Status (Non F1)
International Student
• A passport size photo (for student ID card)
• Copy of valid passport, Visa, I-94 of primary and dependents of applicant
• Copy of valid Drivers License
• A copy of current I-20 (Transfer student only)
• Proof of English skills (for degree program students, not ESL)
  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 6 months of Advanced ESL
• Proof of financial status (Issued 3 months ahead original certificate if deposit balance in English with US currency)
  The minimum amount for tuition, fees, and living expenses is $20,000 for 1 person, $6,000 per 1 dependent should be added on the Certificate of Deposit Balance (Self: $20,000, 2 people: $26,000, 3 people: $32,000)
• Declaration of financial support form or a copy of family relationship certification
• Eligibility confirmation form (Transfer student only)
M.Div / MRE
• Original Graduate Certificate of Bachelor Degree
• Original Transcript of Bachelor Degree
• Original course by course evaluation (if applicable)
• Personal Testimony
• Reference Letter
• Essay Writing
• Bible Understanding
• Admission Interview
MCC
• Original Graduate Certificate of Bachelor Degree
• Original Transcript of Bachelor Degree
• Original course by course evaluation (if applicable)
• Personal Testimony
• Reference Letter
• Essay Writing
• Bible Understanding
• Admission Interview
• Self-Assessment
D.Min
• 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
MBA
• Original Graduate Certificate of Bachelor Degree
• Original Transcript of Bachelor Degree
• Original course by course evaluation (if applicable)
• Essay Writing

ESL Documents Check List

Citizen
• A passport size photo (for student ID card)
• Copy of valid passport
• Copy of valid Drivers License
Resident or Non F-1
• A passport size photo (for student ID card)
• Copy of valid Green card
• Copy of valid Drivers License or Document of Status (Non F1)
International Student
• A passport size photo (for student ID card)
• Copy of valid passport, Visa, I-94 of primary and dependents of applicant
• Copy of valid Drivers License
• A copy of current I-20 (Transfer student only)
• Proof of financial status (Issued 3 months ahead original certificate if deposit balance in English with US currency)
  The minimum amount for tuition, fees, and living expenses is $20,000 for 1 person, $6,000 per 1 dependent should be added on the Certificate of Deposit Balance (Self: $20,000, 2 people: $26,000, 3 people: $32,000)
• Declaration of financial support form or a copy of family relationship certification
• Eligibility confirmation form (Transfer student only)
ESL
• Written Test
• Oral Test

Deadline

Spring 2019 Semester

Applicant already in the US: Jan 9, 2019
Applicant outside of the US: Dec 17, 2018

Fall 2019 Semester

Applicant already in the US: Aug 9, 2019
Applicant outside of the US: July 19, 2019

Spring 2020 Semester

Applicant already in the US: Jan 10, 2020
Applicant outside of the US: Dec 20, 2019
* If you have a question about Winter / Summer session  please contact admissions office

International Admission

The Office of Admissions is responsible for the admission of students to the University. Academic Calendar
Each 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:

1. A completed Freshman Application packet, including at least one required essay.
2. 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.)
General
• Passport size photograph (1; taken within last three months)
• Driver’s license photocopy (1)
• Passport photocopy (1)
Undergraduate
• Original Certificate of High School Graduation
• Testimony (only for B.A.B.)
• Essay Writing (Not required for Non-Degree seeking students)
Graduate
• 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./M.R.E./MCC): Reference Letter & Testimony
• Essay Writing
  Admission requirements. Undergraduate (B.A.B./B.S.F.)
• Bible Understanding
• Admission Interview (if applicable)
Graduate (Seminary/M.C.C.)
• Bible Understanding (Seminary/M.C.C)
• Admission Interview
• Self-Assessment (M.C.C.)
Freshman Application Review Procedure
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: