Admission for International Students

Trinity welcomes students from other countries into its college programs and is authorized by federal law to enroll non-immigrants. 

Eligibility 

To meet minimum requirements, an applicant must:
    • Be 17 years of age
    • Have graduated from high school (or equivalent)
    • Score 197 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL (525 paper-based). 

To submit an official TOEFL score, use institution code 4408. Registration materials for the examination are available from TOEFL Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151.  Phone (609) 771-7500.  Fax (609) 771-7500 or  http://www.toefl.org  

Application Process for International Students

To be considered for admission, international applicants must submit the following:

1. International Student Application for Admission

2. Reasons for applying: On separate paper, describe (in 200 words or less) the reasons for desiring to attend Trinity. Attach to the Application Form.

3. A $35.00 non-refundable application fee in US funds, payable to Trinity Lutheran College.

4. Official transcripts with certified English translations must be sent from high schools and all previously attended colleges.

5. One recommendation from a person who is not related to the applicant. The application packet contains the forms to be used.

6. Official documentation of financial resources: a letter and proof of finances (bank statement) or financial sponsor (if applicable).

7.  Official TOEFL score, if English is not the native language. See above for specific program language requirements.

8.  Upon acceptance for admission to the college, a 40% percent payment of tuition for the first semester may be required.

All application components must be written in, or translated into, English.