Application Procedures – Charlotte

When should I begin my application? When is the deadline?

Applications are accepted no earlier than one year in advance of the expected date of matriculation and must be completed at least one month prior to the beginning of the term for which admission is sought. Please note that Please note that the deadlines for financial aid and scholarship applications are different from the deadline for admissions applications. You may reference the Financial Aid page for FAFSA and scholarship deadlines.

How do I apply?

You may apply online or download a PDF of our application.

Please note to the left Special Instructions for international students, MACC students, transfer students, visiting students from another seminary, special partnership (YoungLife, SIM, Salvation Army, IV, etc.) applicants, official auditors and current students.

Applications will be submitted to the Admissions Committee once the following items have been received:

1. Completed application including a) Personal statements addressing questions about vocational goal, church involvement, encouragement from others, reasons for applying to Gordon-Conwell and an assessment of strengths and weaknesses and b) a brief autobiography.
2. Three written recommendations; these should be individuals whom you have known for at least one year, and who are not related to you.  One reference is needed from each category:
   1. Pastor or Church Official
   2. Friend or Associate
   3. Former Professor or Professional Colleague
3. Church endorsement form completed and signed by a church official (optional).
4. Official transcripts sent directly from all colleges and institutions of higher education attended.  The seminary requires a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
5. Application fee of $50 (U.S.).  This may be paid online (with the online application), by phone or by mail.
6. TOEFL score (international students only).

Semlink and Non-Degree Seeking applicants should complete the full application.

My application is complete, now what?

Your application will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for review, and a decision regarding your admission will be made within two weeks.

Reserve

Reserve your admission by returning the Biographical Data Form and $75 matriculation deposit, as well as any other items included in your acceptance packet (i.e. Informed Consent Agreement for MACC students).  Your Gordon-Conwell email address and web systems login information cannot be created until these items are received.

Once we receive your Biographical Data Form and $75 matriculation deposit, the Admissions Office will send by email a letter which includes your student id number and advisor's contact information. At this time, your student email account and web systems logins will also be generated and sent to you.

After reserving, Semlink students may register immediately for their first Semlink class. Semlink students do not need to submit the matriculation deposit.

Apply for a Scholarship

The primary scholarship for students of the Charlotte campus is the Partnership Program. This is a full-tuition scholarship opportunity.  All new students are encouraged to consider participating the Partnership Program.

There are a number of other scholarships also available to new Gordon-Conwell students. New Students are encouraged to review the Financial Aid page for further information. Under Scholarships and Grants, the Everett Foundation Scholarship and the Carouth Foundation Scholarship are open to new students. Many other scholarships may also be available, several possibilities are mentioned on the page for Funding From Other Sources.

Apply for Financial Aid

Visit the Financial Aid page for instructions on applying for federal loans.

Communicate with Your Advisor

All degree-seeking students are assigned an academic advisor. Your advisor is available for assistance in selecting courses and devising a degree completion plan. New Students are encouraged to contact their advisor as early as possible, and to schedule a meeting with their advisor before beginning classes.

Begin Online Pre-Orientation

Once you are reserved and have received your Gordon-Conwell student id, email address and login information, you will be registered in the Online Pre-Orientation course in Sakai - our online course management system.  You will receive an introduction email alerting you that you have been added to this course.  It is recommended that you begin working through the online orientation as early as possible, and take your time to truly learn what is presented.  This course has been designed not only as a comprehensive introduction to Gordon-Conwell - Charlotte, but also as a lead-in to your first Integrative Seminar - IS502 Research and Writing Seminar.

Information regarding registration procedures will be sent to you by the Admissions Office in the months prior to orientation. Class schedules for upcoming semesters are available online.

SemLink

Students beginning with Semlink classes may register for their class(es) online at the Semlink webpage. Registration requires a Gordon-Conwell email address and access to the Sakai course management site. Once you have reserved and received this information, you may register for Semlink classes. Full tuition payment is required before the course begins. For more information on the Semlink class format and registration, please visit the Semlink webpages.

Must Know

You will be responsible for adhering to the policies in the current Student Handbook and Academic Catalog as well as meeting all of the deadlines listed in the Academic Calendar. Please be sure to review this information carefully. These items are all available here.

Welcome to Gordon-Conwell! Your seminary experience can be a rewarding as well as challenging time. To insure that you get a good start at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary—Charlotte, new students are invited to attend New Student Orientation. Due to the important information that is presented, all certificate and degree-seeking students are required to attend this event. Special students are not required to attend, but are strongly encouraged to do so.

New Student Orientation is completed in two parts - an online pre-orientation course and the New Student Orientation event held on campus. Both parts are required. New Students are sent necessary information and reminders well in advance of New Student Orientation.

Online Pre-Orientation

Generally, this should be completed before the New Student Orientation event on campus. The online material not only provides valuable information for getting started at Gordon-Conwell, but also affords a great opportunity to become familiar with our class management platform, Sakai. The online material is also available throughout your first semester, in case you need to reference any of this later.

New Student Orientation Event - On Campus

New Student Orientation events are held at the beginning of the Spring and Fall semesters. Check-In begins at 8:00 a.m.. on Saturday morning, and the event ends by 4:00 pm. Upcoming Orientation dates are:

• Fall 2013: August 17, 2013
• Spring 2014: January 18, 2014