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(Please note that, as of Fall 2007, the seminary is no longer issuing new I-20s for applicants to the D.Min. program.)
Non-immigrant aliens attending Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary should make every effort to stay informed of and fulfill the responsibilities entailed by the limitations and conditions of their visa status. Not all visas carry the privileges of enrollment in a degree program, and visas which do permit enrollment have restrictions and conditions. In compliance with federal law, the seminary must report violations of visa status to the appropriate governing federal agency.
F-1 students may violate their status in any of the following ways: (1) earning money in the United States economy outside of school-approved work scholarships or financial distress work arrangements; (2) falling below their required semester credit load; (3) failing to properly register each semester or transfer properly. Students are responsible to be aware of any additional status violations applicable to their visa class beyond those mentioned here.
Master of Divinity students on F-1 visas must take nine credits per semester in order to stay in status. Master of Theology students on F-1 visas must take six credits per fall-interterm or spring-summer. Doctor of Ministry students on F-1 visas must take eight credits per calendar year. See the D.Min or Th.M. handbooks for further information on maintaining status during the thesis or dissertation stages.
Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary does not provide legal counsel. International students are encouraged to consult with a lawyer before making any decision that may affect their status.
For specific admissions procedures pertaining to international students, see Admissions Procedures. Consult the International Student Handbook for additional matters concerning international students. (This page also includes information pertaining to I-20s and required TOEFL scores/ETS contact information.)
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