Application. william jessup university. men and women for leadership and service in church and society.

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1 Application william jessup university Thank you for applying for admission to William Jessup University. Since its inception in 1939 as San Jose Bible College, we have been committed to preparing men and women for leadership and service in church and society. The primary goal of education at Jessup is the integration of faith and learning. Such an emphasis mandates a curriculum which prepares persons who are thoughtful, compassionate, culturally sensitive, and capable of integrating personal faith and vocation in all arenas of society. Therefore, the University seeks to identify students with a genuine desire to develop their intellectual abilities, moral character and Christian commitment. Your education at Jessup is one of the most important and valuable investments you will ever make. Thank you, again, for your decision to apply to William Jessup University. We appreciate this important time in your life and are committed to assisting you in Application for Traditional Undergraduate Admission this process. Sincerely, Vance Pascua Dean of Admission & Financial Aid Traditional Undergraduate Program Application Checklist r Complete and submit application form; please print in ink or type Office of Admission -Traditional- 333 Sunset Blvd. Rocklin, CA (916) admissions@jessup.edu r Include a non-refundable application fee of $45 payable to William Jessup University r Submit OFFICAL transcript(s) from all high schools and colleges attended r Submit OFFICIAL SAT/ACT scores r Submit TOEFL scores (Non-US Citizen/International students, when applicable.) - non-us Citizens please visit website at jessup.edu/undergrad for further instructions

2 Biographic Background Legal Name Last First Middle r Male r Female Preferred Name (if different) Maiden Name: Mailing address Number & Street City State Zip Code Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( ) Cellular Phone ( ) Social Security # Birth Date / / Birth Country: Native Language: Citizenship - non-us Citizens please visit website at jessup.edu/undergrad for further instructions r US Citizen r Resident Alien # r Entering on a I-20 (Student VISA) r AB 540 Country of Citizenship (if not USA) Ethnicity and Race (Optional if supplied, this information will be used for statistical information only.) Are you Hispanic/Latino? r Yes, Hispanic/Latino (A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.) r No, not Hispanic/Latino This question is about ethnicity, not race. No matter what you selected above, please continue to answer the following by marking one or more boxes to indicate what your race to be. What is your race? r American Indian or Alaska Native (A person having origins in any of the any of the original peoples of North and South America [including Central America], and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.) r Asian (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.) r Black or African American (A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.) r Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.) r White (A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.) Marital Status r Unmarried r Married r Separated r Divorced r Widowed r Plan to marry before college Spouse s Name (1 of 7)

3 plans University I plan to enter: r Fall 20 r Spring 20 I am a: r First-time freshman r Transfer (H.S. graduate who has attended college(s) post graduation) r College Graduate (Second Bachelor's Degree) Have you ever applied to WJU? r No r Yes If so, when: r Fall 20 r Spring 20 College Selection To which other colleges/universities are you applying? Intended Major r Bible & Theology r Biology r Business Computer Science r Creative Arts r English Environmental Science r Family & Children s Ministry r History r Intercultural Studies r Liberal Studies - (CA - Multiple Subject Credential) r Mathematics r Music r Pastoral Ministry r Psychology r Public Policy r Youth Ministry Undecided How did you hear about Jessup and what influenced you most to apply? (2 of 7)

4 Family Information Parents marital status: r Married r Divorced r Separated r Unmarried r Widowed With whom are you living: r Both Parents r Father r Mother r Guardian/Other r Living on own Father s/guardian s name Mother s/guardian s name Address (if different from student) Address (if different from student) Home Phone Cell Phone Home Phone Cell Phone Address Address Employer/Occupation Employer/Occupation ( ) ( ) Work Phone Work Phone Siblings names, ages, and grade levels: Are your parents missionaries? r Yes r No If so, with what organization? Do you have any relatives who currently attend Jessup or have attended Jessup in the past? r Yes r No If yes, please list name(s) Are you the first person in your family to attend college (including parents, grandparents)? r Yes r No Church Information Name of church you attend Denomination Pastor s name Church address Number & Street City State Zip Code Phone ( ) (3 of 7)

5 Educational Background High school/homeschool Name Address Number & Street City State Zip Code Date of high school/homeschool graduation r Diploma r G.E.D. r Proficiency Exam Extracurricular Activites List any major school, church, athletic or community activities in which you have devoted significant time and effort. Please describe any awards or special recognition received in these activities. You may submit a résumé or use the grid below. (Attach a separate sheet of paper, if needed.) School Activities Awards; Honors; Special Achievements Church Activities Awards; Honors; Special Achievements Athletic Activities Awards; Honors; Special Achievements Community Activities Awards; Honors; Special Achievements (4 of 7)

6 from all colleges/universities you attended, regardless of the amount of credit received. Attach a separate list if more than three (3) colleges. Colleges attended Dates of Attendance Diploma or Degree Hours of Credit to to to Note: If money is owed to any previous school, that balance must be paid in full and verified before you can be considered for admission to Jessup. Testing Information Have you taken or do you plan to take the SAT or ACT? No Yes SAT: Date(s) ACT: Date(s) Best scores: SAT: Critical Reading Math Writing ACT: Composite NOTE: SAT/ACT results are required for transfers with less than 24 academically solid, transferable semester units completed at the time of application. Testing must be done during the high school years. Non-US Citizen/International students: Have you taken the TOEFL? Yes No Best score(s): Paper based Internet based (ibt) Financial Aid Family/personal funds Church support Financial Aid (Federal/State grants) Student Loans Athletic Scholarship Music Performance Scholarship Outside Scholarships Creative Arts Scholarship (Art/Theater) VA/Military Benefits Have you filed or do you plan to file a FAFSA? Yes No If yes, when? Date: Jessup FAFSA code: (5 of 7)

7 Student Life Information I plan to (check all that apply): r participate in student leadership r participate in extra curricular activities. List interest(s): r participate in the Creative & Performinmg Arts: r Vocal r Instrumental Theatre Art Have you auditioned for Jessup? r Yes r No r participate in intercollegiate athletics. List sport(s). Have you been contacted by a coach from Jessup? r Yes r No Where do you plan to live? On Campus r Off campus Note: Unmarried students with less than 90 semester units or under the age of 22 must live on campus or with an approved family. Are you under academic or disciplinary suspension, probation or similar action at any institution? (Clearance may be required to be obtained from the institution that imposed the status before consideration.) r No r Yes (If yes, please attach an explanation) Have you ever been convicted of a felony? r No r Yes (If yes, please attach an explanation) Have you used tobacco, drugs, or alcohol within the past year? r No r Yes (If yes, please attach an explanation) Personal Statement Personal Statement: On a separate sheet of paper, please tell us about yourself. Please include comments regarding your academic preparation and experience, services to your community, why you are applying to Jessup and a statement of personal faith. Be sure to include in your letter, responses to the following two questions: What benefits do you personally expect from attending a Christian university, particularly at Jessup? What contributions do you hope to make to enrich the University community? (6 of 7)

8 Agreement William Jessup University is a distinctively Christian university whose faculty, staff, and administration aim to provide students with a meaningful education through the integration of faith and learning. Students are given opportunities to grow intellectually and spiritually through classes, chapel services, campus life programming, and spiritual formation group meetings. It is the ultimate goal of Jessup to honor God and the teachings of Jesus Christ through every aspect of campus life. As such, students must agree with and honor the policies and regulations as stated in the Jessup Student Handbook, and Catalog, including but not limited to the following: Mandatory attendance to chapel services and spiritual formation group meetings for all undergraduate students. Unmarried cohabitation and/or any form of sexual misconduct is considered unacceptable behavior for students enrolled at Jessup. Students possessing, distributing, and/or using alcohol, narcotics, or other intoxicants, firearms, explosives or weapons (real or replicas) on Jessup premises or at University-sponsored activities will be subject to judicial action. William Jessup University reserves the right to confront behavior that is detrimental to the student, the community, the University, and/or others. Smoking or chewing tobacco is not permissible while in residence at the University. I understand completing this application does not mean acceptance. My signature below indicates that all the information contained in my application is complete and honestly represented, and that I agree to pay the non-refundable $45 application fee. If admitted to Jessup, I pledge to abide by the University s regulations and to support the values of the University. Applicant s signature Date William Jessup University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, or disability in its admissions policies or in the administration of its athletic and other college-administered programs and activities. Grievance procedures are outlined in the University Catalog. (7 of 7)