Mid-Continent University

99 Powell Rd. East

Mayfield, KY 42066

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School for Global Business English

270.247.8521, ext. 374

fax: 270.247.3115

Please read the following “Admission Terms and Conditions.” it is necessary for you to complete ALL forms for this program in order for Mid-Continent University to consider you and to process the I-20. By submitting an application to the School for Global Business English (SGBE) of Mid-Continent University, the applicant certifies that she/he understands and agrees to the following terms and conditions:

1. Applications for Admission

• School for Global Business English application • Homestay Application

• M.C.U.’s International Student application

2. Application Fee

The application fee of $100 is not refundable. You may pay this in the form of check, money order, credit card, or pay online (http://www.midcontinent.edu/Admissions.htm) and click on “FACTS tuition payments” box). If the application fee is paid by check or money order, the application will not be processed until the check or money order has been received and processed.

3. Admissions Requirements

* at least 18 years old

* secondary school graduate

* documentation of English proficiency: minimum of high beginner/low intermediate level

* person of good character and integrity

4. Please complete steps 4-6 listed on the “International Admission” checklist. See http://www.midcontinent.edu/Admissions.htm and click on “international student admissions process.”

5. Homestay

• Complete and submit the Homestay application.

• Disregard the “Housing Reservation Form” and Room Deposit Fee listed in the International Student Admissions Packet.

6. Upon acceptance, a $1,000.00 deposit will be required before an I-20 will be issued. This tuition deposit is only refundable if the SGBE is notified in writing of your cancellation more than 15 days before your semester start date. Students who cancel their enrollment after their I-20 form has been sent to them will not be refunded their tuition deposit until they have returned the original I-20 to the Mid-Continent University Admission’s office. (If the student should decide to begin study in the undergraduate program, another $1,000 deposit will be required.)

When all the above requirements have been met and the student has received notification of acceptance to the School for Global Business English certificate program, Mid-Continent University will issue an I-20 to the student. The student is responsible for taking the steps necessary to receive a Student Visa from their respective country’s embassy. The student is also responsible for acquiring all his/her travel documents, passport and any other necessary documentation.

NOTE: All students receiving an I-20 from Mid-Continent University are officially registered with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service and are issued a SEVIS ID number. All students are required to pay the $200.00 SEVIS processing fee. This fee must be paid prior to going to your embassy to obtain a VISA. You may pay this fee online at the following link: http://www.ice.gov/sevis

If the student decides to return to his/her homeland while attending the School for Global Business English of Mid-Continent University, then a signature from the appropriate school official at Mid-Continent University is required on the I-20. This signature is required by Immigration at the Port of Entry in order for the student to be re-admitted into the U.S.

7. The School for Global Business English (SGBE) is a part of Mid-Continent University, which is a private, Christ-centered, four-year, liberal arts institution. The SGBE community is one which seeks to honor Jesus Christ while placing a great deal of importance on relationships and recognizing the need for responsible behavior. Our “Community Principles and Standards” describe the environment we seek to maintain. It is also your invitation to join us in a very special community experience. SGBE student may not agree with the values or beliefs of the school or find them acceptable. Nevertheless, the responsibilities of community members must be specified to assure orderly community life. Therefore, as a part of the SGBE and Mid-Continent University, students are asked to follow the “Community Principles and Standards” throughout their time of enrollment.

3/26/09

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