GRADUATE APPLICATION GRADUATE SCHOOL. Empowering Leaders for the Fivefold Ministry. Fall Trimester September 2, 2014-November 14, 2014

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1 Fall Trimester September 2, 2014-November 14, 2014 Application Deadline: August 8, 2014 Classes Begin: September 2, 2014 Add/Drop Deadline: September 12, 2014 GRADUATE SCHOOL Empowering Leaders for the Fivefold Ministry Winter Trimester December 1, 2014 March 13, 2015 Application Deadline: November 7, 2014 Classes Begin: December 1, 2014 Add/Drop Deadline: December 12, 2014 Spring Trimester March 30, 2015 June 12, 2015 Application Deadline: March 13, 2015 Classes Begin: March 30, 2015 Add/Drop Deadline: April 10, th Ave. Oakland, CA (510) Fax (510) GRADUATE APPLICATION

2 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Fall Term September 2 November 14 Application Deadline August 8 New Student Orientation (Online and Cohort) TBA (by Cohort Advisor) Oakland New Student Orientation August 29 Labor Day (No Classes & Offices closed) September 1 Classes Begin September 2 Add/Drop Deadline September Day Fast September 24- October 15 Mid-Term Week September 29-October 3 Spiritual Emphasis Campus Days October Harvest Festival Outreach (Oakland Campus) October 31 Finals Week & End of Fall Trimester November Last Day of Online/Cohort Classes November 14 Inter-Trimester Break November SUM Oakland Offices Closed November Winter Term December 1 March 13 Application Deadline November 7 New Student Orientation (Online and Cohort) TBA (by Cohort Advisor) Oakland New Student Orientation December 1 Classes Begin December 2 Add/Drop Deadline December 12 Christmas Outreach (Oakland Campus) December 13 Christmas Break December 22 January 2 SUM Oakland Offices Closed December 24-25; December 31-January 1 Classes Resume January 5 Mid-Term Week January Day Fast January 7 January 28 Martin Luther King Holiday (Oakland Offices Closed) January 19 Spiritual Emphasis Campus Days January Mardi Gras Outreach Trip February Finals Week & End of Winter Trimester March 9-13 Last Day of Online/Cohort Classes March 13 Inter-Trimester Break March Spring Term March 30 June 11 Application Deadline March 13 New Student Orientation (Online and Cohort) TBA (by Cohort Advisor) Oakland New Student Orientation March 30 Classes Begin March 31 Add/Drop Deadline April 10 Easter Outreach (Oakland Campus) March 28 Mid-Term Week April 27-May 1 Good Friday (Oakland Offices Closed) April 3 21 Day Fast April 22-May 13 Spiritual Emphasis Campus Days May Finals Week June 8-12 Awards/Appreciation Chapel (Oakland Campus) June 11 Spring Trimester Ends June 12 Baccalaureate (in Oakland) June 12 Graduation (in Oakland) June 13

3 Empowering Leaders for the Fivefold Ministry Graduate Admissions Checklist Step 1: Application for Admission Complete the online application at Step 2: Essay The essay will be reviewed for content, format and punctuation to determine collegiate writing skills. In your essay answer the following questions: How did I become a Christian? How am I currently serving in my home church? Upon graduation from SUM, where do I feel the Lord is leading me? Step 3: Pastor s Reference Form This form will need to be completed by a Senior Pastor, Youth Pastor, or an Associate Pastor. The pastoral reference may not be completed by family members or current SUM students. Step 4: General Reference Form This form will need to be completed by a previous employer, supervisor, mentor or other individual. The general reference may not be completed by family members or current SUM students. Step 5: Educator Reference Form This form will need to be completed by a previous professor or instructor. The educator reference may not be completed by family members or current SUM students. Step 6: Transcript Request Form All applicants must submit official college transcripts from the institution the Bachelor s degree was awarded.. Use the attached transcript request forms to have all official transcripts mailed to the Oakland Office. Step 7: $20 Application Fee Application fees can be mailed to the Oakland office in the form of a personal check, cashier s check, or money order. Please call the Oakland office to make a payment over the phone using a Visa or Mastercard. Step 8: SUM Statement of Faith, Course Catalog, and Student Handbook Each applicant is required to read our Course Catalog at the Statement of Faith is on pp The Student Handbook is located at After reading the Student Handbook, print the SUM Community Covenant Affirmation Statement Signature Page (pp. 151), sign and submit to the admissions department. This document is a requirement for admissions to SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary. Step 9: FERPA FORM Each applicant is required submit the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act Release Form. Telephone Entrance Interview Upon receipt of all required admissions documents listed above, the applicant will receive a call regarding their admissions interview with one of our academic advisors.

4 EDUCATOR REFERENCE FORM This reference form should to be completed by your educator and mailed directly to the Admissions Office. TO THE APPLICANT: Complete the following information and forward this form to your reference (references should not be completed by a family member) Applicant s PRINTED Name: Applicant's Address: Phone ( ) Desired Campus/Cohort: I understand that this confidential statement is being submitted directly to the admissions office with the understanding that its contents will not be shared with me. I willingly waive my right to see the confidential statement submitted on this form, knowing that this wavier is not required as a condition for admission to the SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. Yes No Signature: Date: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT S REFERENCE: The above person is applying for admission to SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. Your cooperation in answering the following questions with the utmost frankness would be greatly appreciated. This information will be useful in helping us decide whether or not the applicant will fit into our educational program. Please send the completed form directly to the Admissions Office. If you are related to the applicant, this evaluation should come from another responsible person. Thank you. 1. How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity? 2. How well do you know the applicant? Slightly Casually Well Very Well 3. To what extent is the applicant involved in church? No involvement Slightly involved Deeply involved 4. In what form of Christian service has the applicant been engaged? Briefly evaluate his/her success. 5. Please indicate your observations in the following areas: Evidence of financial responsibility: Relationship with the opposite sex: Ability to get along with others: Personal character, including strengths and weaknesses: Special Abilities:

5 6. Please place an X in the appropriate box. Do you believe the applicant is a committed Christian? In your judgment, does the applicant possess the fitness and aptitude for college? Is the applicant emotionally qualified for full-time Christian service? Has the applicant been divorced or separated? If the applicant is married, is his/her spouse in full agreement with their decision to attend the School of Urban Missions? To your knowledge has the applicant participated in the use of intoxicants, tobacco, or illegal drugs? If you responded yes to the previous question, please explain: Yes No Don t Know 7. How would you rate this person in the following areas? Please place an X in the appropriate box. Mental Ability Initiative Emotional Stability Ability to Cope with Stress Leadership Concern for Others Ability to Accept Criticism Cooperation Attitude towards Authority Personal Appearance Christian Life Reliability Integrity 8. Knowing the applicant as you do, what recommendation would you make? Strongly recommend Recommend with reservations I do not recommend Comments: Superior Above Average Average Inferior No chance to observe Do you have additional information you would like to convey by telephone? Yes No If yes, telephone number REFERENCE S INFORMATION: PRINTED Name: Occupation / Title: Church/Business Name: Physical Address: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Mailing Address: Work Phone: ( ) Signature: Date: Fax or mail this form to: SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Attn: Admissions Office th Avenue Oakland, CA Fax: Your comments will receive our full consideration.

6 PASTOR REFERENCE FORM This reference form should to be completed by your pastor and mailed directly to the Admissions Office. TO THE APPLICANT: Complete the following information and forward this form to your pastor (references should not be completed by a family member) Applicant s PRINTED Name: Applicant's Address: Phone ( ) Desired Campus/Cohort: I understand that this confidential statement is being submitted directly to the admissions office with the understanding that its contents will not be shared with me. I willingly waive my right to see the confidential statement submitted on this form, knowing that this wavier is not required as a condition for admission to the SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. Yes No Signature: Date: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT S PASTOR: The above person is applying for admission to SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. Your cooperation in answering the following questions with the utmost frankness would be greatly appreciated. This information will be useful in helping us decide whether or not the applicant will fit into our educational program. Please send the completed form directly to the Admissions Office. If you are related to the applicant, this evaluation should come from another responsible person. Thank you. 1. How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity? 2. How well do you know the applicant? Slightly Casually Well Very Well 3. To what extent is the applicant involved in your church? No involvement Slightly involved Deeply involved 4. In what form of Christian service has the applicant been engaged? Briefly evaluate his/her success. 5. Please indicate your observations in the following areas: Evidence of financial responsibility: Relationship with the opposite sex: Ability to get along with others: Personal character, including strengths and weaknesses: Special Abilities:

7 6. Please place an X in the appropriate box. Do you believe the applicant is a committed Christian? In your judgment, does the applicant possess the fitness and aptitude for college? Is the applicant emotionally qualified for full-time Christian service? Has the applicant been divorced or separated? If the applicant is married, is his/her spouse in full agreement with their decision to attend SUM Bible College? To your knowledge has the applicant participated in the use of intoxicants, tobacco, or illegal drugs? If you responded yes to the previous question, please explain: Yes No Don t Know 7. How would you rate this person in the following areas? Please place an X in the appropriate box. Mental Ability Initiative Emotional Stability Ability to Cope with Stress Leadership Concern for Others Ability to Accept Criticism Cooperation Attitude towards Authority Personal Appearance Christian Life Reliability Integrity 8. Knowing the applicant as you do, what recommendation would you make? Strongly recommend Recommend with reservations I do not recommend Comments: Superior Above Average Average Inferior No chance to observe Do you have additional information you would like to convey by telephone? Yes No If yes, telephone number PASTOR S INFORMATION: Pastor s PRINTED Name: Title or Position in Church: Church Name: Physical Address: Denomination: City: State: Zip Code: Mailing Address: Church Phone: ( ) Signature: Date: Fax or mail this form to: SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Attn: Admissions Office th Avenue Oakland, CA Fax: Your comments will receive our full consideration.

8 GENERAL REFERENCE FORM This reference form should to be completed by your employer or friend (not a family member or current SUM student) and mailed directly to the Admissions Office. TO THE APPLICANT: Complete the following information and forward this form to your reference (references should not be completed by a family member) Applicant s PRINTED Name: Applicant's Address: Phone ( ) Desired Campus/Cohort: I understand that this confidential statement is being submitted directly to the admissions office with the understanding that its contents will not be shared with me. I willingly waive my right to see the confidential statement submitted on this form, knowing that this wavier is not required as a condition for admission to the SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. Yes No Signature: Date: TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT S REFERENCE: The above person is applying for admission to SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary. Your cooperation in answering the following questions with the utmost frankness would be greatly appreciated. This information will be useful in helping us decide whether or not the applicant will fit into our educational program. Please send the completed form directly to the Admissions Office. If you are related to the applicant, this evaluation should come from another responsible person. Thank you. 1. How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity? 2. How well do you know the applicant? Slightly Casually Well Very Well 3. To what extent is the applicant involved in church? No involvement Slightly involved Deeply involved 4. In what form of Christian service has the applicant been engaged? Briefly evaluate his/her success. 5. Please indicate your observations in the following areas: Evidence of financial responsibility: Relationship with the opposite sex: Ability to get along with others: Personal character, including strengths and weaknesses: Special Abilities:

9 6. Please place an X in the appropriate box. Do you believe the applicant is a committed Christian? In your judgment, does the applicant possess the fitness and aptitude for college? Is the applicant emotionally qualified for full-time Christian service? Has the applicant been divorced or separated? If the applicant is married, is his/her spouse in full agreement with their decision to attend SUM Bible College? To your knowledge has the applicant participated in the use of intoxicants, tobacco, or illegal drugs? If you responded yes to the previous question, please explain: Yes No Don t Know 7. How would you rate this person in the following areas? Please place an X in the appropriate box. Mental Ability Initiative Emotional Stability Ability to Cope with Stress Leadership Concern for Others Ability to Accept Criticism Cooperation Attitude towards Authority Personal Appearance Christian Life Reliability Integrity 8. Knowing the applicant as you do, what recommendation would you make? Strongly recommend Recommend with reservations I do not recommend Comments: Superior Above Average Average Inferior No chance to observe Do you have additional information you would like to convey by telephone? Yes No If yes, telephone number REFERENCE S INFORMATION: PRINTED Name: Occupation / Title: Church/Business Name: Physical Address: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Mailing Address: Work Phone: ( ) Signature: Date: Fax or mail this form to: SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Attn: Admissions Office th Avenue Oakland, CA Fax: Your comments will receive our full consideration.

10 FERPA Release Consolidated Form Family Educational Right and Privacy Act Release Form Please Print: Student Name: Address: First Middle Last Street City Date of Birth: / / Month Day Year I understand (1) I have the right not to consent to the release or disclosure of my education records; (2) I have the right to inspect and review such records upon request; and (3) this consent to release or disclose will become valid upon acceptance and expire upon graduation or after I cease to be a student for six months or until revoked by me, in writing, and delivered to the Business Office, whichever comes first. Any disclosure of information made by SUM prior to expiration or receipt of revocation is not affected by expiration or revocation. I further understand that in order for SUM to release information to the individual(s) named below, this release must be executed. Therefore, I, the undersigned, authorize the office(s) selected in Section 1 to release my education records which it maintains to the individual(s) identified in Section 2. Applicable for Cohort Students ONLY: I, the undersigned, understand that the individual in the position of SUM Cohort Advisor, is authorized to receive my Educational Records and do not need to be named on this release form. 1. OFFICES WHICH MAY RELEASE EDUCATION RECORDS - (mark box) All Business Office Information All Academic Department Information All Student Ministries Department Information All Student Life Department Information 2. THOSE WHO MAY RECEIVE EDUCATION RECORDS - NAME (First, Middle Initial, & Last) State Zip All Registrar Office Information All Financial Aid Office Information Other RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT Furthermore, I allow release of information over the telephone if the person(s) listed above can provide my four digit S.U.M. Student Identification Number. (This is the four digit number in front of your name on your ABHE student profile) Student Signature Date DIRECTORY INFORMATION - I UNDERSTAND THAT DIRECTORY INFORMATION SUCH AS NAME, ADDRESS, AND WHETHER OR NOT I AM ENROLLED O HAVE GRADUATED IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UNLESS SPECIFICALLY PROHIBITED. DO NOT RELEASE DIRECTORY INFORMATION Student Signature Revised 3/25/14

11 OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM To be completed by applicant and mailed to previous College School Name: COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT REQUEST Applicant FULL Name: In order to complete my registration at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, I need an official transcript filed as soon as possible. Please mail an official copy to: SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Attn: Admissions Office th Avenue Oakland, CA Present Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: ( ) SSN: Birth Date: Dates attended: From To Applicant Signature: Please notify applicant if transcripts cannot be forwarded or if no record exists. Date: Note: Most schools charge a fee prior to mailing out transcripts... OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM To be completed by applicant and mailed to previous College School Name: COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT REQUEST Applicant FULL Name: In order to complete my registration at SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, I need an official transcript filed as soon as possible. Please mail an official copy to: SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary Attn: Admissions Office th Avenue Oakland, CA Present Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: ( ) SSN: Birth Date: Dates attended: From To Applicant Signature: Please notify applicant if transcripts cannot be forwarded or if no record exists. Date: Note: Most schools charge a fee prior to mailing out transcripts th Ave. Oakland, CA (510) Fax (510)