Catalogue 2008 Book - Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

9. International applicants, in addition to the application procedures and
TOEFL requirements outlined above, must also submit proof of adequate
fi nancial funding to cover living and educational costs for the duration of
the program.
If admitted as an international student the following items are required:
� Intent to Matriculate form signed and returned to the Office of
Admissions;
� completed Biographical Data for International Applicant form; and
� a fi nancial deposit, due by May 1, equal to one-half the minimum annual
student budget.
� An international student currently studying in the United States on
an F-1 visa who desires to transfer this status to Austin Seminary is
eligible to do so only if his or her F-1 student status is being maintained.
International applicants verify their F-1 student status by completing a
Transfer Request for International Student form, available from the Austin
Seminary Offi ce of Admissions. This form requires the signature of the
international student advisor at the United States institution the applicant
most recently attended. When completed, the form is returned to the
Offi ce of Admissions.
The Form I-20 A-B will be issued to the international student once all
standards for admission have been met and all required items received.
ACTION AND NOTIFICATION
When the application process is completed, consideration and action will
be taken by the Admissions Committee. Notifi cation of such action will be
communicated to the applicant no later than one month prior to the term for
which the applicant has applied.
DEFERRING MATRICULATION
An applicant admitted to a degree program who desires to delay beginning
theological study at Austin Seminary must submit a written request for deferment
of matriculation. This request is reviewed and acted upon by the Admissions
Committee. Matriculation can be deferred up to one year. Applicants admitted as
provisional students cannot defer matriculation.
II. MATRICULATION PROCESS
To complete admission an applicant:
1. must sign and return the Intent to Matriculate form;
2. must have fi nal and offi cial transcripts on fi le with the Offi ce of Admissions
which indicate degree(s) obtained and the date(s) of graduation (Matriculation
into the Seminary cannot be effected until this supplementary record has been
received.);
3. must have successfully completed the criminal history check process,
including driving records;
4. must be present for and participate in orientation and registration on the days
and times specifi ed in the academic calendar and orientation schedule;
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