Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
To be accepted as a student at Clearwater College, each applicant must meet the following
requirements:
• The applicant should be born again and have been committed to a local church for a
minimum of one year.
• The applicant must desire to grow spiritually and to increase in the knowledge of God and
His Word.
• The applicant must have a teachable heart and attitude.
• The applicant must be a graduate of high school or have a grade 12 equivalency and be at
least 18 years of age by the end of their first semester of studies.
• The applicant should be free from the abuse of alcohol, non-prescription or street drugs,
and tobacco for at least six months before enrolling.
• The applicant must have adequate English capabilities in order to complete their program
and for ministry effectiveness. Students may be tested or be required to submit proof of
English proficiency during the enrollment process. Students who are accepted but do not
meet the English proficiency standards may be required to take extra courses at Clearwater
College to bring their abilities up to that standard.
• The applicant must be willing to adhere to the Lifestyle Commitment.
• The applicant must properly complete all parts of the application process.
The applicant’s race, sex, color, denomination, and cultural or ethnic background will not be a
consideration for acceptance at Clearwater College.
Mature Students
Mature students who have not graduated from grade 12 and who are 21 years of age or older may
apply and will be assessed for admission on an individual basis. In such cases, students will
normally be assigned a provisional designation, which is detailed under Programming & Academics.
Enrollment Procedures
All Applicants
1. Complete the application form and distribute the reference forms provided with this catalogue.
2. Send in the following:
• Application form
• Personal testimony (written on your own)
• Applicable transcripts (high school and college)
• Recent photo of yourself
• Application fee
3. Ensure reference forms are completed and returned to Clearwater College.
All applications are valid for one year. If an applicant does not commence studies at Clearwater
College within one year of application, the applicant may be required to reapply if they wish to
attend. Previous Clearwater College students who have been absent from studies for more than one
year may be required to reapply.
To ensure adequate time for processing we recommend that Canadian and U.S. individuals apply at
least three months prior the start date.
Complete the forms and return them to Clearwater College along with your enrollment deposit (see
Finances for details). A dorm room or other housing will be reserved for you upon receipt of the
Confirmation of Attendance form and enrollment deposit.
U.S. Applicants
In addition to completing the previous steps, you will need to take appropriate measures to study in
Canada which almost always means obtaining a study permit. To get a study permit you must
present the following information at a Port of Entry (border crossing station or airport) when
entering Canada:
• A letter of acceptance from the college
• A valid Passport
• Proof of sufficient funds for at least one year of studies (ie: a certified cheque, a bank
statement, official statement of account at Clearwater College, or official letter from your
sponsor)
1. Study Permit
International applicants will need to obtain a study permit from a Canadian Consulate or Embassy
(required before leaving their own country). The following documentation is necessary to obtain a
study permit:
• A letter of acceptance from the college
• A valid Passport
• Proof of sufficient funds for their time of study here (ie: a letter from your bank, or recent
financial statement)
• Proof of return transportation
2. Medical Coverage
Students who have obtained a study permit (and visa) for at least one year may apply for free basic
medical coverage through Alberta Health Care Services. Students who have a study permit of less
than one year are required to obtain health insurance coverage prior to arriving in Canada.
3. Adequate English Skills
International students must have adequate English skills and meet one of the following standards:
• Achieve a minimum score of 86 on the TOEFL internet based test with a minimum score of
21 in each section
• Completion of studies in English equivalent to a Canadian grade 12 diploma with a
minimum of 60% in all core subjects
For more information on Canadian requirements for studying in Canada, you can visit the
Citizenship and Immigration Canada website at www.cic.gc.ca.
Credit Transfers
Clearwater College will consider transfers of courses that are deemed compatible with our
programming. The following items are conditions for credit transfer:
• The mark earned must be a “C” or higher.
• Clearwater must have a copy of the syllabus that includes a course description, outline of
course content, course requirements, and the instructor’s name and qualifications. This will
help to determine if the course is compatible.
• Students must complete 50% of their program at Clearwater College in order to complete
the program and receive their certificate, diploma or degree from Clearwater College.
• Payment of all tuition and other fees prior to the beginning of studies