Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements

In keeping with its mission to prepare men and women for service in the churches and schools of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Martin Luther College admits into its programs students who:

• are prayerfully considering the public ministry of the gospel as their life’s work;
• desire to serve in the public ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod;
• have God-given talents that are valuable for service in the church;
• possess an upright character and honorable reputation; and
• have demonstrated the ability to succeed in college-level coursework.

These requirements apply to all who are seeking admission to Martin Luther College.

1. Written recommendation from applicant’s pastor on a form provided by the Martin Luther College Office of Admissions.
2. Written recommendation from applicant’s high school counselor or principal on a form provided by the Martin Luther College Office of Admissions.
3. An ACT composite score of 20 or higher on a single enhanced test. Applicants must request that ACT scores be sent to Martin Luther College directly from ACT. This can be requested on the ACT registration form. The code number for Martin Luther College is 2127. (Students with an ACT mathematics score of 17 or lower are required to complete MTH0002 Developmental Mathematics before enrolling in any other mathematics course(s). Developmental Mathematics does not fulfill any of the mathematics requirements for graduation.)
4. A high school diploma awarded on the basis of a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 figured on a minimum of 14 academic credits earned according to the following schedule:
   • English—4 credits
   • Laboratory Science—3 credits (One credit in biology and one credit in physical science [chemistry or physics] each with significant laboratory experience is required. The third credit may be from any area of science (with or without laboratory experience).
   • Mathematics—3 credits (Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or higher mathematics)
   • Social Studies—2 credits
   • Academic Electives—2 credits (English, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, Music Fundamentals, Social Studies)

Note: A high-school credit is defined as one year of study.

Entrance preferences for specific programs may be found on page 8 of the catalog.

 International Students

Martin Luther College is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. After the above conditions have been met and the student has been admitted by the Office of Admissions, the student will be issued an I-20 form. Those admitted may also apply for and be considered for financial aid.

1. The applications of international students from missions or congregations in fellowship with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod will be processed in the normal manner.
2. Applications from other international students will be considered on an individual basis. To be considered at all, such applicants are to submit valid reasons for wishing to attend Martin Luther College and must demonstrate the educational background necessary to meet the college’s academic requirements.
3. International students must submit English translations of their high school transcript and transcripts from any colleges they may have attended.
4. International students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency by achieving a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 500 or higher (paper-based) or 173 or higher (computer-based), or 60 or higher (internet-based). MLC's code number for the TOEFL exam is 6435.
5. International students must supply proof of their ability to meet the financial obligations of tuition, room and board, transportation, and personal expenses in accord with federl law.

Nondiscriminatory Policy

Martin Luther College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, age, sex, or marital status in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic, and other collegeadministered programs, policies, and practices. Martin Luther College, as the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s college of ministry, serves all without exception who meet the biblical and synodical standards for service in the church. Martin Luther College adheres to the requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the ADA policy of 1990.