Admission is limited to persons who show evidence of being born again are yielded to the will of God and are endowed with the necessary spiritual gifts. Admission to all degree programs is open to men and women. Applicants will be considered without regard to sex, national origin or handicap. However, the School reserves the right to refuse admission to any individual who has not received Christ as his or her personal Savior.
The following information must be provided the registration office for admission eligibility:
- personal application form, including an identification picture. The application for admission must be accompanied by a $100.00 non-refundable application fee.
- An official high school transcript. Applicants should request their high school to send the transcript directly to the Admissions Office.
- An official transcript is sent to the Admissions Office from each school the applicant has attended since attending high school as well.
- A personal reference: this should be sent by the applicant's pastor or someone on the pastoral staff who knows the applicants personally.
- Interview: All applicants are expected to participate in an interview with an Admissions representative prior to submission of their application.
- The personal application form, including an identification picture must be provided. The application for admission must be accompanied by a $100.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Requires a letter of recommendation from the minister or session of the church of which the applicant is a member or from another source approved by the Admissions Office.
- Requires an official transcript(s) of the applicant's undergraduate college work. If more than one college has been attended a transcript from each. A maximum of 6 semester units may be transferred toward the degree. If the transcript is not complete at the time of application, an official (fully completed) transcript must be received before final admission will be granted. Students enrolled previously at California Central University may use transcripts provided earlier. The applicant must show attainment of a baccalaureate degree (B.A. or Th. B. degree). The grades attained shall give promise that the applicant can satisfactorily pursue courses in the seminary.
- Applicants for the degree M. Div. must maintain a G.P.A of 3.20.
- Interview: All applicants are expected to participate in an interview with an Admissions representative prior to a decision on the application.
- The personal application form, including an identification picture must be provided. The application for admission must be accompanied by a $100.00 non-refundable application fee.
- Possession of Bachelor degree in Socila Work or similar field containing social sciences and preparation for a social work career.
- All graduate work must have been completed with a minimum G.P.A of 3.20.
- Submit an essay of 250 words showing the goals of their graduate study.
- Submit a writing example evidencing their writing skills on a graduate level. The writing sample must be an academic paper that is at least 12 pages in length.
A student who has withdrawn from California Central University must apply for readmission through the Admission office. An application for readmission, a readmission fee and a letter of endorsement and references are necessary for each applicant for readmission The student is readmitted under the same academic standing that he or she had when he or she had left California Central University. Anyone applying for readmission who has been dismissed from California Central University must submit his or her application.
| Degree | Transfer Credit |
| All Bachelors Program | A maximum of 90 undergraduate credit units derived from another institution graduate may be applied toward any bachelor programs. |
| All Masters Program | No more than 6 graduate semester credit units awarded by another institution may be credited toward any master programs. |
| All Doctorate Program | No transfer credits are allowed in doctorate programs. |
For admission the minimum TOEFL score is 500 for all Bachelors, 550 for all graduate studies. An English placement examination and/or additional English language study will be required of English as a Second Language student.
