Freshman Schedule

2013-2014

For Online Study

Applicants to certificate, diploma, and degree programs or as post-baccalaureate students shall complete the steps set forth below. International applicants should follow the procedure set forth under International Student Admissions. Individuals intending only to enroll in one or more single courses but not a certificate, diploma, or degree should follow the enrollment procedure set forth in Open Learning Program or the application procedure under Special Student Admissions.

1. All applicants to certificate, diploma, and degree programs or as post-baccalaureate students must submit a completed online Application for Admission to the Admissions Office.

2. Provide a recent "passport" photograph of yourself for security identification procedures.  Your photo must be:

   • In color
   • Printed on photo quality paper
   • 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
   • Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (no hat or head covering allowed).
   • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
   • Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
   • Taken in an unobstructed full-face view directly facing the camera
   • With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
   • Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis
   • If you normally wear prescription glasses they should be worn for your photo (no sunglasses accepted)
   • Submit as a jpg file.

3. All applicants to diploma or degree programs or as post-baccalaureate students must have official transcripts from any regionally accredited colleges and universities previously attended mailed to the Admissions Office. Transcripts are not required for the certificate program.

4. All applicants to certificate, diploma, and degree programs or as post-baccalaureate students must submit an autobiography of about 2-3 pages in length. They may, however, use as much space as necessary. An applicant can file his or her autobiography by e-mail by sending it to admissions@livinguniv.com. There is no autobiography requirement for high school students applying for the Dual Enrollment Program.

5. All applicants to a certificate, diploma, or degree program or as post-baccalaureate student must have two recommendations from non-relatives, one from a church official and one general reference, sent to the Admissions Office.  We suggest you provide these individuals an envelope addressed to the Admissions Office with postage prepaid. You may download the recommendation forms. See Pastoral Recommendation Form and General Recommendation Form. There is no recommendation requirement for high school students applying for the Dual Enrollment Program.

6. If seeking admission to a diploma or degree program have an official high school transcript or a copy of G.E.D scores mailed to the Admissions Office. Admission to an online certificate program does not require a high school diploma or the equivalent. Current high school seniors should have their high school submit a transcript showing work through the first semester of the senior year. This transcript should be submitted as soon as possible after the semester has ended. A supplementary transcript must then be submitted upon high school graduation. A high school transcript is generally not required if an applicant has 12 earned college semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university.

7. Applicants seeking admission to diploma or degree programs must meet the university placement test requirement. There is no placement test requirement for a certificate program. See Placement Tests for ways this requirement can be met.

For On-Campus Study

All applicants seeking admission as regular (matriculated) students for on-campus study at Charlotte shall complete the steps set forth below. For financial information see Tuition and Fees, Estimated Expenses, and Financial Aid. For inquiries or questions about campus housing options, please contact Dr. Scott Winnail (704-7-8-2292 or email: swinnail@livinguniv.com).

Admission is selective and based upon evidence of intellectual promise, strong personal qualifications, good moral and ethical character, marked by a desire to be an effective servant leader. The university seeks applicants for onsite study who are committed to completing the baccalaureate degree. Click here to view the required freshman schedule of classes for onsite students. The admissions committee may require an interview with applicants.

• Submit a completed online Application for Admission and pay the required application fee. For a fall admission the deadline is February 15. Preference is given to complete applications meeting the deadline; however, we will accept applications as long as space is available. April 1 is the University deadline for notification to students who completed the application process by February 15.

• Complete and submit the Enrollment Agreement. See Enrollment Agreement.

• Have official transcripts from any regionally accredited colleges and universities previously attended mailed to the Admissions Office.

• Submit an Autobiographical Essay of 3-5 (not more than 10) double spaced, typed pages in length. See Autobiographical Essay Form.

• Provide a recent "passport" photograph of yourself for security identification procedures.  Your photo must be:

  • In color
  • Printed on photo quality paper
  • 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size
  • Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (no hat or head covering allowed).
  • Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance
  • Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background
  • Taken in an unobstructed full-face view directly facing the camera
  • With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open
  • Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis
  • If you normally wear prescription glasses they should be worn for your photo (no sunglasses accepted)
  • Submit as a jpg file.

• Provide three recommendations from non-relatives, one from a church official, one from your high school guidance counselor or academic adviser, and one general reference, sent to the Admissions Office.  Home school students are required to submit a second General Recommendation Form in lieu of the Counselor Recommendation required of other first year applicants. We suggest you provide these individuals an envelope addressed to the Admissions Office with postage prepaid. You may download the recommendation forms. See Pastoral Recommendation Form, Counselor Recommendation Form, and General Recommendation Form.

• Have an official high school transcript or a copy of G.E.D scores mailed to the Admissions Office. Current high school seniors should have their high school submit a transcript showing work through the first semester of the senior year. This transcript should be submitted as soon as possible after the semester has ended. A supplementary transcript must then be submitted upon high school graduation. A high school transcript is generally not required if an applicant has 12 earned college semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university.

• Provide either SAT or ACT scores as follows:

  1. Reflect scores of 500 or higher on each section (verbal and math) of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board. Applicants who achieve scores less than 500 on the mathematics section and the critical reading section of the SAT must also take the College Board's ACCUPLACER placement test. When requesting release of your SAT scores to Living University be sure to use college code number which is 5384.

  2. Reflect a composite score of 21 or higher on the American College Test (ACT) of the American College Testing Program. Applicants who achieve a composite score of less than 21 on the ACT, must also take the College Board's ACCUPLACER placement test. When requesting release of your ACT scores to Living University be sure to use college code number which is 6528.