Admission is open to students throughout the year.  AICU welcomes applications for admission from prospective students who possess the qualification the institution considers necessary for those preparing or enhancing their skill for Christian service.  An application packet will be sent to student, and formal admission is required for all students who have considered AICU for their study.  Every prospective student is assessed according to their academic background and a sincere desire to study the subjects essential for Christian service.  If the applicant meets the required standards of these areas, he/she is admitted to the institution.  Applicants for admission are considered without regard to race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin.  Questions on the application relating to these items are for the purpose of preparing reports and have no bearing on the admission process.  The items listed below constitute an applicant's credentials upon which a decision for admission is based.

 

1.    Application for admission (to be completed in its entirety).

2.    Official transcript (s) sent directly from the school (s).

3.    Copies of certificates, diplomas and degrees held.

4.    A recent passport or wallet size photo

5.    Application along with the appropriate admission fee.

6.    The student should have the following educational background:

      

    A. High school diploma, GED or other equivalent is required for the Diploma or Associate’s degree
        program.

   B. High school diploma, GED or other equivalent, or Associate’s degree or equivalent is required for

       the Bachelor’s degree program.

C. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (120 SCH) is required for the Master’s or M.Div. degree program.

D. Th.B. or equivalent Theological Bachelor’s (132 SCH) is required for the Th.M. degree program.

   E. Bachelor’s (120 SCH) & Master’s degree or equivalent (45 SCH) is required for the Doctoral
       degree program.

F. Th.B. or equivalent (132 SCH) & Th.M. or equivalent (66 SCH) is required for the Th.D. program.

 

Ability to Learn/Benefit Status

Any applicant with a sincere desire to prepare for effective Christian ministry, but without a high school diploma or equivalent will be admitted into an associate’s degree program on an ability to learn basis.  The student must demonstrate a level of competence as a college student.  The student will also be placed on probation status until he or she has completed the first 15 SCH (5 courses) maintaining a minimum grade of "C," at which time the probation status will be removed.  Students enrolled under this status are not eligible for Life Learning/Ministry Portfolio Evaluation (LLMPE) credits. 

 

Official Registration

Advanced Standing: While it is not required, a student may submit an application for evaluation if advanced standing is desired, and upon acceptance and notification of advanced standing, submit an official registration application for admission.  Upon submitting an application for evaluation, the materials submitted with the application (copies of transcript, certificate, diploma, degree and/or LLMPE resume) will be evaluated and the applicant will be notified of acceptance into the program applied for.  The applicant will also be notified of advanced standing status (if applicable) based on the evaluation of academic transcript and/or LLMP, the number of credits required to complete their degree program, and required tuition.  The student must then submit an official registration application for admission into AICU.  LLMPE is not applicable to certificate and diploma programs.   

 

No Advanced Standing: Students not applying for advanced standing may submit an official application for admission form to AICU without delay.