ABU welcomes applicants from around the world. International applicants follow the same application process as US-based students, with a few other requirements: 

Admissions Requirements: 

• Application for Admission 

• Official high school or Secondary Transcript 

• Must be translated into English language 

• Required for applicants with less than 12 completed college credits 

• Official college transcript (from ALL previously attended colleges including dual credit) 

• Must be translated in US Academic equivalency 

• TOEFL Test  

• Reading and Listening – 22 

• Speaking and Writing – 24  

• Admissions Questionnaire & Essay  

• Recommendation Form 

Medical Documents Required:      

• Basic Physical Form 

• Student Health Information Form 

• Proof of Meningitis Shot 

• Must have been received within the last 5 years. 

• TB Test 

Additional Documents & Fees Required:   

• Notarized Affidavit of Support 

• Passport 

• Permanent Residence Card (if applicable) 

• $5,000 (U.S. dollars) deposit towards school expenses 

• Deposit will be refunded if the student has not attended any classes 

• If the student attends at least 1 day of class, the deposit will not be refunded 

• $50 Registration Fee 

• $50 Dorm Hold Deposit (if applicable) 

• Matriculation Fee due at Registration 

After all the above have been satisfied, the student will be sent a completed copy of their I-20 along with an acceptance letter from Arlington Baptist University. The student should then apply for student visa (F-1) through the United State Embassy or consulate. It is strongly suggested that foreign students make application for student visas to persons residing in the United States. Once proof of F-1 status has been sent to Arlington Baptist University, the student will be allowed to enroll for classes. The student must send proof of I-94 once they arrive in the United States. 

The immigration authorities must be notified if the student: 

• Does not report on the expected date 

• Does not register for 12 hours 

• Does not maintain regular attendance in classes 

• Fails to maintain at least a “C” average 

• Drops all courses 

• Does not stay current with their school finances