Application For Admission

SOUTHERN METHODIST COLLEGE

Application for Admission
NOTE: The philosophy of Southern Methodist College focuses on the development of the whole person (see Luke 2:52). To accomplish this purpose the College expects students to comply with its rules and regulations. These will be explained during orientation and are set forth in the Student Handbook. For more information please contact the Office of Admissions.
PERSONAL INFORMATION*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Social Security Number*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Please attach a recent photo of yourself.*
What is your Gender?*
Marital Status*

SingleMarried - How long? ______Divorced - how many times? ______
Name of spouse (if married)
Citizenship*
Ethnic Identity (Southern Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin.* The Office of Civil Rights, Dept. of Education, requires that we furnish this information, and it is used for statistical purposes only)*
Email*
example@example.com
Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Are you currently employed?
Work Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
If you are employed, what is the place of Employment
Have you been arrested/convicted of a public crime? If so, explain on a separate e-mail.*

YesNo

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND*

	Name of School	City	State	Date Graduated/ Dates Attended
High School
College
College

Note: Please have each of the above institutions send an official copy of your transcripts to Southern Methodist College.
ENROLLMENT PLANS:
When do you expect to begin?*

AugustJanuaryOctoberMarch
of 20*
What is your educational objective?*

Continuing Education or Wesley InstituteOne-Year Diploma in Bible StudiesASSOCIATE of ARTS DEGREE in General Education & ReligionBACHELOR of ARTS DEGREE in Bible & Christian MinistriesMASTER of Biblical Studies
CHRISTIAN LIFE AND VOCATION
Are you committed to follow Jesus Christ as your Lord & Savior?*
CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE ESSAY

Give the details on the following phases of your Christian life: (1) personal history; (2) conversion to Christ; (3) personal spiritual development; (4) past involvement in Christian service; (5) current involvement in Christian service; (6) educational and career objectives; (7) how you believe Southern Methodist College will benefit you personally and professionally.

You may email the essay to us at smcinfo@smcollege.edu.
Do you agree with Southern Methodist College's Bible Foundations and Code of Conduct?*
Are you a member of a church? *
If you are a member of a church, please select your attendance status below:
Attendance Status*

MemberAssociate MemberRegular AttendeeOccasional AttendeeMinisterNot a Member of a churchOther
Are you a member of the Southern Methodist Church?
If yes, what church or conference are you a member of?
If you are not a Southern Methodist member, please complete the following information below:
Pastor (write Self if you are the pastor)*
What church do you call home?*
Church Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
If you are a Minister, please select one of the following:
Are you seeking to advance in your Ministerial Status?*

YesNo
If so, with which church or denomination?
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Are you a veteran?*

YesNo
Do you qualify for a G.I Bill?*

YesNo
Will your church provide you with financial assistance?*

YesNoDon't know
Who will be responsible for the students account?*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a legal dependent? ***Legal dependent for these purposes are those whose parents claim them on Form 1040 or equivalent.*

YesNo
Signature of person responsible for account (Use your mouse cursor to sign)

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Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE. The person responsible for the student’s account may desire reports of the student’s academic progress. The applicant’s signature below authorizes Southern Methodist College to release grade reports and similar information to the party listed above as responsible for the student’s account.*

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Date

MonthDayYear
Date

REFERENCES. References may not be immediate relatives or family members.*

	Name	Address	City, State	Zip	Contact Number
Pastor/Church Official
Teacher/Employer
General
General

Special Note: According to the public law you have the right to review the reference forms received by Southern Methodist College after your enrollment, if you so desire. However, in order to obtain a more accurate evaluation of the applicant, Southern Methodist College requires that this information remain confidential and that you waive this right by signing the following statement:
APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE. I understand that I am waiving my right under public law to review any of my reference forms.*

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Please give names and relationship of immediate family who have been or are now students at Southern Methodist College:
Please check application carefully. All questions must be answered and application fee must be submitted before the application can be considered or processed.
* Southern Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, disability or handicap, veteran status, nationality, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, employment, or other school-administered programs. Students who plan to enroll and require assistance related to disability, contact the Admissions office (803) 268-1321, at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester. For full policy regarding non-discrimination or disability aid see page 15 of the Southern Methodist College Handbook.
Signature of Applicant*

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Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
The parent or guardian of the student making application must sign in the space provided unless the applicant is over twenty-one years of age or is entering the institution under Veterans benefits.

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Date

MonthDayYear
Date
If a parent or guardian, signature is required.

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
It may take a few seconds to submit this application as your photo starts uploading after you click the "Submit" button.
Application Fee by Mail

Pay $35.00 Application Fee by Mail (No Processing Fee) Please mail check or money order to: Southern Methodist College, 541 Broughton Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115

Application Fee

Pay Application Fee Electronically ($ 2 Processing Fee will apply)$37.00

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