Application Procedures
College of Graduate and Continuing Studies

Admissions requirements are:

• A minimum of 36 semester credits, transferable, from accredited colleges or universities, or a combination of transferable credits and extra collegiate learning experience equaling 36 semester credits.
• A cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or better.
• A resume documenting at least three years of work experience.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A two-page essay on personal and professional goals.
• $30 application fee.
• Technology agreement.

Upon receipt of official transcripts, an academic advisor will review them and determine the number of transferable credits which academic requirements have been satisfied. When the above requirements have been met and the University's Admissions Office has received and processed the application, two letters of recommendation, resume, application fee, and for some programs a writing sample and interview, the file will be reviewed for acceptance.

Re-Admission of Former Students of Concordia University

1. Apply for re-admission through the Office of Undergraduate Admission. No application fee is required.
2. Submit information concerning activities since last attending Concordia, send appropriate letters of recommendation if required, and include a statement of educational objectives.
3. Request official transcript of credits earned at other institution(s) be sent to the registrar.

International Students

1. Submit all material required of entering freshmen and/or transfers. This includes an English translation transcript of level of education.
2. Submit evidence of one or more of the following:
   1. Score of at least 500 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or at least 173 on the computer-based test.
   2. Equated score of at least 70 on the Michigan test.
   3. Completed level 112 from English Language Services (ELS). Based on these test results, Concordia's testing program results, and the student's classroom performance during the early part of the semester, tutorial needs of the student are determined by the director of the academic support programs, in consultation with appropriate faculty personnel.
3. Demonstrate an ability to meet the expenses of university fees, tuition, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses. I-20 forms will be issued only after the application is accepted by the Office of Undergraduate Admission and the first semester is paid in full.
4. Submit health and immunization records as required by law. International students are admitted for the fall and spring terms only.
5. Any transcripts provided must be evaluated by an outside agency for American equivalents.

Advanced Placement Program
Concordia will grant credit for most College Board Advanced Placement Examinations to students with a grade of three, four or five. Students should have an official score report sent to Concordia University (code number 6114). Concordia University's AP credit policy is posted at www.csp.edu/registrar/current.htm.

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Concordia will grant credit for most CLEP Examinations to students with a score of 50 or higher. Only those exams listed in the CLEP credit policy will be accepted. Students should have an official score report sent to Concordia University, St. Paul (code number 6224). Information about the CLEP examinations can be found at www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html. Concordia University's CLEP credit policy is posted at www.csp.edu/registrar/CLEP.htm.