International Student Admissions

It is Southeastern’s desire to train and equip international students to fulfill the Great Commission both here in the US and in their home countries, whether through on-campus learning or via online courses.

We as an institution are honored that you are considering our school for theological preparation! In order to gain admission into Southeastern, there are additional admissions procedures and policies for international students in order to meet the requirements of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Please remember that becoming an international student takes time and frequent communication. We care for you and desire to assist every step of the way.

For more information about the application process and becoming a student, contact the admissions office at [email protected]. For other helpful information regarding International Student Services, click here.

Application Information and Steps

  • step 1

    Submit an Application

    Submit an online application found here: https://apply.sebts.edu/apply/

  • step 2

    Order a Transcript Evaluation

    Due to the difficulty in interpreting international transcripts, applicants who have completed education outside the United States must obtain an international transcript evaluation before their admissions file can be considered complete. Applicants must order a course-by-course evaluation from a credential evaluation agency that is a member of NACES or AICE to determine U.S. accreditation and GPA equivalency, as applicable. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution to the evaluation agency, not to Southeastern. Once the evaluation is complete, the agency must send the official evaluation report directly to Southeastern. Undergraduate applicants must obtain an evaluation of their high school transcript, while graduate applicants must obtain an evaluation of their bachelor's degree transcript.

    For more information, click the link below or visit sebts.edu/iee.

    Evaluation Services

  • step 3

    Take an English Test

    Official English Language score reports are required for admission. Scores may not be older than two years and must meet the minimum requirements:
    - Undergraduate and Graduate minimum scores: TOEFL: 83 (legacy) or 4.5 (new); DET: 100
    - Master of Arts (Research) minimum scores: TOEFL: 100 (legacy) or 5.0 (new); DET: 120
    - Advanced Degree minimum scores: TOEFL: 100 (legacy) or 5.0 (new)

  • step 4

    Financially Prepare for Southeastern

    Applicants who intend to study in the United States in F1 student status must complete the International Student Financial Packet. The packet collects required financial documentation for the Form I-20 and helps applicants prepare for tuition and living expenses. Details regarding F1 financial requirements are provided below. The packet is included as part of the application process.

    Financial Packet

Financial Requirements

The U.S. Department of State requires that all prospective F1 students have financial resources to live and study in the United States. All International Students must provide proof that they have financial support for at least one year of study.

We request that Evidence of Financial Ability take the form of a bank statement with the currency designation in U.S. Dollars from the bank. If the student provides a bank statement in any other currency, we cannot accept this as evidence of your Financial Ability.

For more information regarding this policy, please click the button below.

Study in the States

Financial Aid

International students receive the Southern Baptist tuition rate during their first semester at Southeastern and therefore pay a reduced initial price. To continue to receive the reduced rate, International students must join an SBC church within the first semester of attendance and submit a completed certification of church membership form to the Registrar’s Office. If not, they will no longer receive the Southern Baptist discount and will be expected to pay the non-Baptist affiliated tuition rate.

Policies and Procedures

It is the responsibility of the student to read and be familiar with any information pertaining to international student admission and enrollment found on this site and in the International Student Handbook. Below are a few policies and procedures international students should be familiar with.