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At this time, Providence does not offer English courses for non-native speakers. Therefore, it is imperative that international students demonstrate English language proficiency. Students may take either the IELTS or TOEFL test. A telephone interview may also be required.
In order to study in the United States, most non-U.S. citizens will need an F-1 (non- immigrant) student visa. The process for obtaining the student visa begins after the student has been admitted by Providence. In addition to other visa requirements, international students must show evidence of sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses during the period of intended study as well as evidence of strong ties abroad. Besides tuition and cost of living, Providence also requires a security deposit. Contact the Admissions Department at Providence for more details and for more information on additional requirements.
Enrollment Deposit
An enrollment deposit of $100 is required of all incoming students. This deposit serves as a confirmation of the student’s plans to enroll and is applied toward the housing deposit (for students living on campus) and tuition charges. Deposits are due May 1 for the fall semester, on November 1 for the spring semester, and within 15 days of acceptance of the financial aid package for those who have been accepted after the deposit deadline. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable after the due date.
Advanced College Credit
To accelerate opportunities for taking higher-level courses, students can earn advanced college credit in any one of three ways:
1. Advanced Placement. At the time of admission, first-year students may submit scores from an Advanced Placement (AP) Examination conducted by the College Board. The minimum acceptable score is from 3 to 5, depending on the test.
2. College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Credit is granted to students who receive a satisfactory score on the CLEP subject examinations of the College Board.
3. International Baccalaureate (IB). IB credit will be given to students who receive a grade of 5 or higher on higher-level classes. No credit will be given for subsidiary-level classes.
More detailed information on any of these options for advanced college credit is available in the Registrar’s Office. The College reserves the right to require the audit of a course for which advanced credit is given if the unique nature of the course as taught by Providence Christian College warrants. A maximum of 30 semester hours of credit may be obtained through the transfer of non-classroom-based instruction i.e., AP, CLEP, or IB courses completed prior to receiving a high school diploma with acceptable scores as listed above.
Presently, the subject exams that are accepted for Advanced Placement courses are Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, English Language, English Literature, European History, Macroeconomics, Physics B, Physics C, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, United States History, and World History.
It is the student’s responsibility to have official scores sent to Providence. These scores should be sent prior to enrollment at Providence or as soon as the scores are available.
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