Dear Prospective Student, Thank you for expressing your interest in Prairie. Since first opening our doors in 1922 Prairie has been educating men and women to effectively live out their faith. To date, more than 16,000 Prairie alumni have impacted lives for Christ in 114 countries around the world. This application is your first step toward joining this diverse and dedicated group of alumni, in addition to many other new students who are planning to study with us. Before you begin, note the entrance requirements and standards of admissions, both academic and nonacademic, stated in the admissions section of the catalogue. Complete the application package carefully, following the instructions listed below. Application Form and Fee: A $35 non-refundable application fee is required with the application if applying using the paper-based application. There is no application fee for applying on-line at www.prairie.edu/apply. International students must submit an additional $50 non-refundable international application fee (total fee is $85 for paper-based application and $50 for on-line application). The application deadline for the Fall Semester is June 1. The application deadline for the Winter Semester is October 15. Applications received after these dates will be assessed a $35 non-refundable late application fee. References: Two reference forms must be completed, one by your pastor or church leader (such as youth pastor, elder or deacon) and the other by a friend or employer Referees must be non-relatives who are at least 21 years of age. These forms may be found at the back of the catalogue or at www.prairie.edu/forms. Transcripts-High School: Official transcripts must be sent directly from your high school or Ministry of Educaton to the Prairie Admissions Office. Any exceptions to this must be approved by the Admissions Office. An interim transcript may be submitted to qualify for a conditional acceptance. A final transcript must be sent before an applicant is officially accepted. High school transcripts are required even if you have attended a postsecondary institution and are preferred if you are a mature student.
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Transcripts-Post Secondary: If you have attended any educational institutions beyond high school, we request that each school send official transcripts directly to the Prairie Admissions Office. Any exceptions to this must be approved by the Admissions Office. English Language Requirement: If your first language is not English you must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 213 on the computer-based test 550 for the paper-based test, 80 on the internet-based test, or the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) exam with an overall band score of 6.5. Note: Meeting these test scores does not guarantee admission to the College and additional testing may be required before admittance is granted. For more information, contact TOEFL: Distribution Centre, PO Box 162, Station S, Toronto, ON M5M 4L7, Canada or visit http://www.toefl.org. Transcripts with your results must be sent directly to the Admissions Office. Please see the admissions section for minimum requirements. Prairie Admissions Office P.O. Box 4000 Three Hills, AB T0M 2N0 TF: 800-661-2425 Ph: 403-443-5511 Fax: 403-443-5540 Please Note: All documents submitted for admission or transfer credit evaluation become the property of Prairie and will not be returned to or photocopied for the applicant. Documents that can not be replaced should not be submitted; rather, certified copies should be sent.