Application for International Undergraduate Admission For information on graduate, credential or colloquy, please contact the Admission Office for appropriate application. UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT Concordia University Irvine, guided by the Great Commission of Christ Jesus and the Lutheran Confessions, empowers students through the liberal arts and professional studies for lives of learning, service and leadership 1530 Concordia West • Irvine, CA 92612-3203 Phone: (949) 214-3062 (800) 229-1200, ext. 3062 Fax: (949) 214-3062 E-mail: InternationalAdmissions@cui.edu www.cui.edu Please send application form and requested items to: International Undergraduate Admission Office Concordia University 1530 Concordia West Irvine, CA 92612-3203 (949) 214-3062 InternationalAdmissions@cui.edu Items required by International Enrollment Services: 1. Completed international Undergraduate Application Form with signature 2. $50 non-refundable application fee 3. Copy of passport 4.Essay 5. International Reference Form 6. Official Transcripts: High School GPA of 2.8 and above (International Transcrpts may be evaluated through www.IERF.org or www.WES.org) 7. Proof of English Proficiency • TOEFL(PBT 550/IBT 79-80)/IELTS (6.5) Score from within the past two years • U.S. High School GPA of 2.8 and above 8. SAT or ACT scores (recommended) 9. Affidavit of Financial Support 10.Current Official Bank Statement Please PRINT or type Applicant’s name________________________________________________________________________________________________ Family Name (Sur Name) Given Name Applicant’s name________________________________________________________________________________________________ MiddleMaiden Semester you plan to enroll at Concordia Fall________ Spring__________ Social Security No.____________ –________ – ___________ US ADDRESS (if available) Street __________________________________________City ____________________________State __________ Zip_____________ NATIVE COUNTRY ADDRESS (I-20 will be mailed to this address) Street _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________________ Permant/Province ________________________ Postal Code______________ Country Home Phone: Country Code (_______ )_________ -________ Facebook Email:___________________________________________ Cell phone: (________ )_________ -__________ Twitter Username: _______________________________________________________ E-mail address:__________________________________________________________________________________________________ List only active address that you check frequently. This e-mail address will be used for electronic communication between the university and you. PERSONAL BACKGROUND Date of birth__________/________/__________ Place of Birth___________________________________________________________ MonthDay Year Gender: q Male q Female City State Country Country of Citizenship:______________________________________________________________ Native Language_________________ Visa q F1 q H1 q L1 q Other_______ Visa IssueDate__________ VisaExpiration Date_________ (mm/dd/yyyy)(mm/dd/yyyy) Passport Expiration Date ____________________ SEVIS Tracking Number N____________________ (mm/dd/yyyy) Have you been convicted of a felony within the last seven years? q Yes q No FAMILY INFORMATION Please complete your household information if you are single and under 25 years old: q Father q Stepfather q Legal Guardian q Grad of CUI q Mother q Stepmother q Legal Guardian q Grad of CUI Name_______________________________________________ Name___________________________________________________ Home Phone (________) (________) _______________________ Home Phone (________) (________) ___________________________ Work/Cell Phone (________) (________) _____________________ Work/Cell Phone (________) (________) ________________________ E-mail________________________ Country ________________E-mail________________________ Country___________________ Address______________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________ City, State, Postal Code___________________________________ City, State, Postal Code______________________________________ Employer_____________________________________________ Employer________________________________________________ Title/position___________________________________________ Title/position______________________________________________ If you wish to identify an ethnic group, please indicate to which group you belong: q Native American q Asian or Pacific Islander q Latino/Chicano/Hispanic q African American q White (Caucasian) q Other_____________ q Transfer (minimum of 24 semester units or 36 quarter units earned at the time of application) Application Type (Freshmen only) q Early Action (Dec. 1st) 2. Name___________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State___________ Country_________________________________________________ Dates attended____________________________________________ APPLYING TO CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY AS A: q Freshman q Readmit ADDITIONAL SCHOOLS PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED: Units completed at time of application____________________________ 3. Name___________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State___________ Country_________________________________________________ q Regular Decision Dates attended____________________________________________ Have you previously applied for admission to Concordia University Irvine? Units completed at time of application____________________________ q Yes Have you previously attended Concordia University Irvine/Christ College Irvine? 4. Name___________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State___________ q Yes Country_________________________________________________ q No If yes, when?_______________________________ q No If yes, when?_______________________________ Are you a recruited athlete? q If yes, which sport?_____________q No Do you request on-campus housing? q Yes q No (On-campus housing is required for all freshmen and transfer students unless approved through a waiver process.) RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION: q Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod q Evangelical Lutheran Church of America q Non-Denominational Christian q Presbyterian q Other__________________________ q Baptist q Catholic q Methodist q None Congregation name____________________________________________ Pastor’s name_______________________________________________ Congregation address__________________________________________ City____________________________ State_______ Zip______________ Phone(______)_______________________________________________ ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: Name of graduating high school___________________________________ High School Street ____________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ City_________________________________ State__________________ High School Country_____________________ High School GPA__________ Date of graduation_____________________________________________ If you are applying as a freshman, have you taken the SAT, ACT, TOEFL or IELTS? q Yes q No If yes, which one? q SAT q ACT q TOEFL q IELTS Test Score__________________________________________________ If no, when did you plan to take it?________________________________ (Month/Year) COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY CURRENTLY ATTENDING: 1. Name___________________________________________________ City_____________________________________State___________ Country_________________________________________________ Dates attended____________________________________________ Units completed at time of application____________________________ Dates attended____________________________________________ Units completed at time of application____________________________ (List additional schools attended on a separate sheet.) PLEASE CHECK YOUR ACADEMIC INTEREST: Fields of Study q Art q Exercise and Sport Science q Secondary Art Ed q Coaching q Studio Art q Exercise Science q Athletic Training q Rehabilitation q Behavioral Science q Teacher Ed q Anthropology q Graphic Design q General q History q Psychology q Humanities q Sociology q Art q Biblical Languages q Communication q Biology q History q Biological Research q Literature q Liberal Arts q Music q Medical Science q Theatre q Business Administration q Writing q Accounting q Liberal Studies q Finance q Mathematics q Management q Music q Marketing q Church q Sports Management q Liberal Arts or Performance q Chemistry q Music Ed q Chemical Research q Political Science q Pre-Med q Psychology q Secondary Teacher Ed q Theatre q Christian Education Leadership q Theological Studies q Communication q Theology q General q Pre-Engineering q Mass q Pre-Law q Speech q Pre-Medicine q Director of Christian Education q Pre-Physical Therapy q Director of Parish Music q Pre-Social Work q Education q Pre-Psychology q Economics q Pre-Theatre q Elementary Ed q Pre-Theological Studies q Secondary Ed q Pre-Theology q English q Pre-Seminary q Undecided Are you planning to be a full-time Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod q Yes q No q Undecided church professional? Please complete the following essay question as part of your application. Creative people state that taking risks often promotes important discoveries in their lives or their work. Discuss a risk that has led to a significant change (positive or negative) in your personal or academic life. If you choose to complete your essay later, be sure to submit it to us at InternationalAdmissions@cui.edu. Be sure to include your Full Name (Sur Name and First Name) at the top of the essay. Concordia University seeks to develop wise, honorable and cultivated citizens. The university understands its mission to be guided by the Word of God, particularly Christ’s Great Commission. Responsible behavior of all individuals, at all times, includes integrity, self-respect and willingness to support and direct fellow students whose actions seem harmful to themselves or the university community. Concordia University students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including a variety of religious backgrounds, but all students are expected to be of high character, of good reputation and of earnest intent to act in a manner consistent with the university’s principles and practices. I hereby certify that the information set forth in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. All documents or other materials which relate to my application for admission become the property of Concordia University. If admitted to CUI, I hereby agree to abide by all the rules and regulations set forth by the University, particularly those articulated in the catalog and student handbook. Applicant’s signature Date Parent’s (or guardian’s) signature If applicant is under 18 Date 08/12 0005