International Students

Denver Seminary is dedicated to the global reach of the gospel and therefore welcomes students from around the world to pursue their master’s degree at Denver Seminary in preparation to use that degree in their home country after graduation. Becoming an international student at Denver Seminary takes place in two major steps:

Step 1: The Admissions Process

International students at Denver Seminary are admitted for full-time (9+ credits/semester) residential study in the degree program of their choice. As degree-seeking students, international applicants must complete the Application for Degree-Seeking Students as well as the additional steps listed below. Please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions office with any questions at 303.762.6937 or by emailing admissions@denverseminary.edu. Your admissions counselor will work closely with you throughout the admission and I-20 application processes.

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following methods:

A. Submit official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to the Admissions office. Denver Seminary’s institutional code is 4080. The minimum score requirements for the Internet-based Test (iBT) are as follows:

• • Reading – 22; Listening – 22; Speaking – 22; Writing – 24
  • Required minimum combined score – 90
  • A free practice TOEFL exam is available here

B. Submit official scores from the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to the Admissions office. Denver Seminary’s institutional code is 4080. The minimum score requirements are as follows:

• • Reading: 6.5
  • Listening: 6.5
  • Speaking: 6.5
  • Writing: 6.5
  • Required minimum combined score: 7

C. Request a TOEFL exemption. To request a TOEFL exemption, the applicant will need to provide one of the following:

• • Proof that the individual has graduated from an accredited college/university in the U.S.
  • Permanent residents/citizens or those whose first language is American English may be eligible for an exemption at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

Step 2: The I-20 Process

Although applying for an I-20 is not necessary for an international student to be accepted to Denver Seminary, an I-20 is required documentation for the issuance of a student visa and thus making the transition to campus. Denver Seminary requires that students complete their I-20 process by June 1 (for fall admission) and October 1 (for spring admission). If it is possible to complete the process before that, however, we’d highly encourage you to do so.

All documents can be emailed to admissions@denverseminary.edu, faxed to 303.783.3122 or mailed to:

Denver Seminary Admissions
6399 South Santa Fe Drive
Littleton, CO 80120

A. Read through the I-20/Visa Guide.

This guide is designed to assist you in applying for and obtaining your I-20 and student visa. If you are already in the United States on a visa other than an F-1, please refer to the I-20/Visa Guide and consult with an immigration attorney to determine the type of study you can engage in while in the U.S.

B. Complete the Budgeted Costs and Funding Sources worksheets.

You will need to provide verification of funding for the first year of your Denver Seminary program as well as a detailed financial plan for the remainder of your program.

• MDiv and MA Budget Worksheet
• ThM Budget Worksheet
• DMin Budget Worksheet
• PhD Budget Worksheet
• Funding Sources Verification

Category	Single	Married
Tuition and Fees	$16,185	$16,185
Housing	$15,565	$29,185
Daily Living Expenses	$4,680	$8,635
Health Insurance and Medical	$2,490	$4,980
Auto/Fuel/Insurance	$8,250	$8,250
Total	$47,170	$67,235

C. Complete the Information Required for Issuance of I-20 form.

D. If you are applying from inside the United States and are on an F-1 visa status, you will need to submit the Transfer Eligibility Form along with the rest of your I-20 documents.

Step 3: Making the Transition to Campus