{"id":17332,"date":"2023-08-28T15:21:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T22:21:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/?page_id=17332"},"modified":"2025-09-30T15:52:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T22:52:18","slug":"global","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/intlvisa\/","title":{"rendered":"Study in the US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k354nf29-638640677fc13ca1a9e5fbec3a2a0f6b\">\n.avia-section.av-k354nf29-638640677fc13ca1a9e5fbec3a2a0f6b{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/background_BATM_image-1-1030x579.png);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n.avia-section.av-k354nf29-638640677fc13ca1a9e5fbec3a2a0f6b .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.5;\nbackground-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-k354nf29-638640677fc13ca1a9e5fbec3a2a0f6b main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-100 av-height-100  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' data-av_minimum_height_pc='100' data-av_min_height_opt='100'><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay-wrap\"><div class=\"av-section-color-overlay\"><\/div><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-17332'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-25iqe9-6de8a25d3cf6c58268e6ed1ef7e919da\">\n.flex_column.av-25iqe9-6de8a25d3cf6c58268e6ed1ef7e919da{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-25iqe9-6de8a25d3cf6c58268e6ed1ef7e919da av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-k354kmdv-761b024f88a757a14600429062abd1ad '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 54px; line-height: 70px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">International Students, Your Calling Awaits!<\/span><\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left; font-size: 36px; line-height: 45px;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary is inviting applicants from all international locations.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 24px; line-height: 30px;\">This is a unique opportunity for international students to study at SUM\u2019s main campus in El Dorado Hills, CA. We are excited to provide a holistic experience for you to learn and grow in your Christian character and call to become empowered as a missional, servant leader of global influence with a transformational impact in your community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-k8qd7804-33f455de919b67f51b1c2b69962b65db-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href='#how-to'  class='avia-button av-k8qd7804-33f455de919b67f51b1c2b69962b65db av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Get Started\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Get Started<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-k8qh0vws-7b90326b1cd3c64673c949f98e683706 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_section  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id=\"style-css-av-k3621b8n-f9c5d485b25ad7daede7d70204322395\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-k3621b8n-f9c5d485b25ad7daede7d70204322395 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k3621b8n-f9c5d485b25ad7daede7d70204322395 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are a fresh high school graduate, a seasoned professional, or somewhere in between, SUM\u2019s accredited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/degree-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">degree programs<\/a> are designed to equip and empower you to engage a culture that is often hostile to a biblical worldview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUM has regional accreditation with the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and national accreditation with the Association of Biblical Higher Education 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modern-quote  avia-builder-el-15  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Cutting-Edge Theological Education Curriculum<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-llvf9gqv-551187cc25215ee2bf73b9a9fdaf14c1\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-llvf9gqv-551187cc25215ee2bf73b9a9fdaf14c1 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-llvf9gqv-551187cc25215ee2bf73b9a9fdaf14c1 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUM has sharpened its focus and intensified its commitment to the global Billion Soul Harvest through the Anytime, Anywhere (A-A) program. By leveraging biblical-theological, practical, and contextual expertise SUM had produced a highly effective, flexible, accredited, yet greatly affordable Spirit-filled curriculum. You will have the unique opportunity to be mentored by seasoned Christian educators and ministry leaders on the main campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><div class='av-extra-border-element border-extra-arrow-down'><div class='av-extra-border-outer'><div class='av-extra-border-inner'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-llvfmzgt-41d58a102026e80197a82191b8c895c8\">\n.avia-section.av-llvfmzgt-41d58a102026e80197a82191b8c895c8{\nbackground-color:#f2f2f2;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section av-llvfmzgt-41d58a102026e80197a82191b8c895c8 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-25 av-height-25  container_wrap sidebar_right'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='25' data-av_min_height_opt='25'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-17332'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4zuri8k-2ee056d5eb9e24450a7b6ff1a385e88c\">\n.flex_column.av-4zuri8k-2ee056d5eb9e24450a7b6ff1a385e88c{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4zuri8k-2ee056d5eb9e24450a7b6ff1a385e88c av_one_half  avia-builder-el-18  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-llvfdyxz-4c626358dcda76fbc062a1ec12c7ae12\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-llvfdyxz-4c626358dcda76fbc062a1ec12c7ae12{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#b02b2c;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-llvfdyxz-4c626358dcda76fbc062a1ec12c7ae12 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-llvfdyxz-4c626358dcda76fbc062a1ec12c7ae12 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#b02b2c;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-llvfdyxz-4c626358dcda76fbc062a1ec12c7ae12 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-llvfdyxz-4c626358dcda76fbc062a1ec12c7ae12 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-19  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Commitment to Affordable Education<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-llvfe4s2-03b4965ba56acf23e63047f4c942f4b7\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-llvfe4s2-03b4965ba56acf23e63047f4c942f4b7 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-llvfe4s2-03b4965ba56acf23e63047f4c942f4b7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are committed to providing you with a stellar, biblically grounded education <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that allows you to study in the U.S. for a fraction of the cost compared to many other schools and universities. If you&#8217;re committed to your calling, we&#8217;re committed to you.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Full-time students are able to complete their US undergraduate degree in just 3 years (NOT 4 years!) and their graduate degree on an accelerated schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4d5shxw-2e46663de5d9f501a9dd25e1a4c14e0e\">\n.flex_column.av-4d5shxw-2e46663de5d9f501a9dd25e1a4c14e0e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4d5shxw-2e46663de5d9f501a9dd25e1a4c14e0e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-llvfh2k2-cc1bab58b744884b845cc78feb250b87\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-llvfh2k2-cc1bab58b744884b845cc78feb250b87 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-llvfh2k2-cc1bab58b744884b845cc78feb250b87 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #993300; font-size: 18px;\">Discounted Tuition: $5,000 per year**\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #993300; font-size: 18px;\">Housing: $6,000 per year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #993300; font-size: 18px;\">Living Expenses: $8,000 per year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #993300; font-size: 18px;\">Miscellaneous Costs: $1,000 per year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #993300; font-size: 18px;\">Total Costs: $20,000 per year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='how-to'  class='avia-section av-iwregk-bbc69ae6c2667f8648751800f67caa00 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><p>SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary has always been committed to providing a powerful, Spirit-filled educational experience.\u00a0 Our primary aim is to assist students in responding to and being equipped for Jesus&#8217; commission.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lm6v2waw-5d8bcbf218d394663e3f801e6050596c\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lm6v2waw-5d8bcbf218d394663e3f801e6050596c{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lm6v2waw-5d8bcbf218d394663e3f801e6050596c .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lm6v2waw-5d8bcbf218d394663e3f801e6050596c .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lm6v2waw-5d8bcbf218d394663e3f801e6050596c av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Eligibility Criteria<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-pnuor8-113d8640ab4fada3db5a93f95d957610 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Adhere to SUM\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/mission-values\/statement-of-faith\/\">Statement of faith<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Demonstrate English proficiency verbally and in writing.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Meet practicum requirements for the respective degree program (40 hours per term Graduate \/ 80 hours per term Undergraduate)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or equivalent and remain in good academic standing throughout the program.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Provide evidence of good standing from any previous college in order to transfer to SUM.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Show proof of financial ability to pay for school costs plus living expenses ($20,000 per year) before an I-20 form is issued.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Maintain full-time enrollment of 12 credits (Undergraduate) or 6 credits (Graduate) each term.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reside in El Dorado Hills, CA, for the entire course of their degree program.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Have skills and experience in areas that will help serve the college including: Media Production, Administration, Music, Information Technology, Teaching, Communication, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-1fa0zn8-22091c3482e51d082802299a6180f2ca av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_two_fifth  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lm6uysci-6b03216d215e9e3b77ef2aa4765596c9\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lm6uysci-6b03216d215e9e3b77ef2aa4765596c9 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av-llwjqfdc-3d1e8f21e080577612f2fea68928ecb1 avia-slider-testimonials avia-slider-2-testimonials avia_animate_when_almost_visible av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-no-slider-navigation av-slider-hover-pause av-slideshow-autoplay av-loop-endless av-loop-manual-endless' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:true,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;endless&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:true,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\">\n<section class=\"avia-testimonial-row\"><div class='avia-testimonial av-llwij0vk-48716ecd9c6d59080644ccec1fa2fdda avia-testimonial-row-1 avia-first-testimonial flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Our experience studying on campus at SUM is incredible. We are not just learning to be biblically and academically sound but being a spiritually well-rounded person<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We receive mentoring and coaching support from our professors on campus whenever we struggle in our learning.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Eric De Guzman<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Philippines\/Thailand<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-lm6uizry-10e5388d4b5ebaf85fa192185168f920 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;SUM has enriched my calling, by preparing me for ministry in missions and to learn the adaptation of different cultures and practices. &#8220;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Sasha-Kaye Mcnish<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Jamaica<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-llwjlwzv-e41ea54a6da9d5f08172b2cc5270fb92 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;SUM Bible college has played a key role in obeying God&#8217;s call in my life and the opportunity to graduate debt free. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living in the main campus with fellow students has allowed me to build relationships with people from different backgrounds who are seeking after God.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Joshua Jeyaraj<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >India<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-llwjnqlh-035a3169494c2d66c4e537ad9c8f37f2 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This experience has not only shaped my academic and professional path but has also given me a broader perspective on life and ministry itself. I am grateful to SUM Bible College for helping me finish my professional degree.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Naomi Morandarte<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Philippines<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='avia-testimonial av-llwjphza-884ed8688ae689fbb77528801903aae4 avia-testimonial-row-1 flex_column no_margin av_one_half'><div class='avia-testimonial_inner'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-testimonial-content '><div class='avia-testimonial-markup-entry-content'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Being here has provided me with opportunities to grow as a minister, in fact, in my first year, I was presented with the opportunity to minister the gospel to young people in a new city that I\u2019m excited to start soon.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"avia-testimonial-meta\"><div class=\"avia-testimonial-arrow-wrap\"><div class=\"avia-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-testimonial-meta-mini'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><strong  class='avia-testimonial-name'  itemprop=\"name\" >Oshane Evans<\/strong><span  class='avia-testimonial-subtitle '  itemprop=\"jobTitle\" >Jamaica<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls' ><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  tabindex='-1'>Previous<\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  tabindex='-1'>Next<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-107go2c-e5aee4aa2eac5e26e51ee312436d2adf av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lm6v4r25-af2a30bbb00733c7e7e70c4586ac43d5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lm6v4r25-af2a30bbb00733c7e7e70c4586ac43d5{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#b02b2c;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lm6v4r25-af2a30bbb00733c7e7e70c4586ac43d5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lm6v4r25-af2a30bbb00733c7e7e70c4586ac43d5 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#b02b2c;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lm6v4r25-af2a30bbb00733c7e7e70c4586ac43d5 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lm6v4r25-af2a30bbb00733c7e7e70c4586ac43d5 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-34  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Undergraduate Admissions Process<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-llvh9cs0-fc7822be7ee3a5b6ae44dd02780c9a1f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><section class=\"av_textblock_section av-jvgtkj8i-d8596d510414594f3de0ee11851cfe78 \">\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A completed SUM General Application (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/how-to-apply-international-cohorts\/international-undergraduate-application\/\">International Undergraduate Application<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pastor Reference Form (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/international\/pastoral-reference-international\/\">electronic submission<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">General Reference Form (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/international\/general-reference\/\">electronic submission<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Official High School\/Secondary School Records<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Essay \u2013 Answer the questions below. The essay should be 1-page typed, 12-point, and double-spaced (email to <a href=\"mailto:intladmit@sum.edu\">intladmit@sum.edu<\/a>, please attach as a separate document and include your name and F1 Visa Applicant at the top.)<br \/>\na) How did you become a Christian?<br \/>\nb) How are you currently serving in my home church?<br \/>\nc) Upon graduating from SUM, where do you feel the Lord is leading you?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Admissions Interview<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u00a0Email your Resume\/CV highlighting all your skills and work experience to\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"mailto:intladmit@sum.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"mailto:intladmit@sum.edu\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" aria-haspopup=\"menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\">intladmit@sum.edu<\/a>. If you have just finished high school and\/or do not have much work experience, please\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1SK3AtcnohkeGeT1rI_cV70Zw0oaAF9i7\/view?usp=drive_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1SK3AtcnohkeGeT1rI_cV70Zw0oaAF9i7\/view?usp=drive_link\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">click on this link<\/a>\u00a0for some tips and a sample resume template.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-wpawz8-1f232d0fbaa088e738149fddb0d2aa5a av_one_full  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lmb3xgi7-8e46f61ca496b6a81e198f57cb1b74dd\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lmb3xgi7-8e46f61ca496b6a81e198f57cb1b74dd{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#b02b2c;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lmb3xgi7-8e46f61ca496b6a81e198f57cb1b74dd .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lmb3xgi7-8e46f61ca496b6a81e198f57cb1b74dd .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#b02b2c;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lmb3xgi7-8e46f61ca496b6a81e198f57cb1b74dd .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lmb3xgi7-8e46f61ca496b6a81e198f57cb1b74dd av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-37  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Graduate Admissions Process<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lmb3y22b-8aed8885bbc92955dc8a1a3765dffa63 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><section class=\"av_textblock_section av-jvgtkj8i-d8596d510414594f3de0ee11851cfe78 \">\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A completed SUM General Application (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/how-to-apply-international-cohorts\/international-graduate-application\/\">International Graduate Application<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pastor Reference Form (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/international\/pastoral-reference-international\/\">electronic submission<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Educator Reference Form (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sum.edu\/international\/educator-reference\/\">electronic submission<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Official College Transcripts from Accredited Institution<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Essay \u2013\u00a0 Answer the questions below. The essay should be 2 pages typed, 12-point, and double-spaced (email to<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"mailto:intladmit@sum.edu\">intladmit@sum.edu<\/a>, please attach as a separate document and include your name and F1 Visa Applicant at the top.)<br \/>\na) How did you become a Christian?<br \/>\nb) Are you currently serving in my home church?<br \/>\nc) How do you believe this degree will help you in your ministry and calling?<br \/>\nd) Upon graduating from SUM, where do you feel the Lord is leading you?<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Admissions Interview<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Email your Resume\/CV highlighting all your education, skills, and work experience to\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"mailto:intladmit@sum.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"mailto:intladmit@sum.edu\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" aria-haspopup=\"menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\">intladmit@sum.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-32qp178-64c265cff92658d60150aeeb6dda8175\">\n.avia-section.av-32qp178-64c265cff92658d60150aeeb6dda8175 .av-extra-border-element .av-extra-border-inner{\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_6'  class='avia-section av-32qp178-64c265cff92658d60150aeeb6dda8175 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll av-arrow-down-section av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-25 av-height-25  container_wrap sidebar_right'   data-av_minimum_height_pc='25' data-av_min_height_opt='25'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-17332'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1u1ed1w-efc55fa4e38d65647eddb7e0c4b5efcf av_one_full  avia-builder-el-40  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-llvhf3fx-a10d4c21182f34b27e30a30937c0d37e\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-llvhf3fx-a10d4c21182f34b27e30a30937c0d37e .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-llvhf3fx-a10d4c21182f34b27e30a30937c0d37e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary admits students six times each academic year during the Fall, Winter, and Spring trimesters. In order to be officially admitted, each applicant must complete an application packet and receive a letter of admission. Applicants meeting admission requirements are considered without regard to race, color, sex, or physical limitations. A high value is placed upon applicants who express a call to ministry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">For a step-by-step guide to studying in the United States, please visit <a style=\"font-size: 18px;\" href=\"https:\/\/studyinthestates.dhs.gov\/guide\/f-1\/f-1-postsecondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guide to Studying in the States.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If you have questions or need help, please contact us at admissions@sum.edu or (916) 306-1628. Our office is open Monday\u2013Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-llvhe9cg-998328cbc3a9bb9d15cee6123d2f8b1a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-llvhe9cg-998328cbc3a9bb9d15cee6123d2f8b1a .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-llvhe9cg-998328cbc3a9bb9d15cee6123d2f8b1a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b>Disclosure:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SUM is permitted by the US Department of Homeland Security to issue I-20; however, the United States embassy has the final authority for student visa approval. SUM does not provide English training for international students who lack English language skills. SUM will assist the international student in securing his or her I-20, but the student is responsible for all financial requirements and fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><div class='av-extra-border-element border-extra-arrow-down'><div class='av-extra-border-outer'><div class='av-extra-border-inner'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3qp9ufo-86b8e055d63eb23043c18f06f6c6bc46\">\n.avia-section.av-3qp9ufo-86b8e055d63eb23043c18f06f6c6bc46{\nbackground-color:#b02b2c;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n.avia-section.av-3qp9ufo-86b8e055d63eb23043c18f06f6c6bc46 .av-extra-border-element .av-extra-border-inner{\nbackground-color:#b02b2c;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_7'  class='avia-section av-3qp9ufo-86b8e055d63eb23043c18f06f6c6bc46 main_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_section  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.av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-llvfydbt-f635d86b008c840569908d6e8abe2c48 av-special-heading-h2 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-44  el_before_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  av-linked-heading'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Four Pillars of SUM<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-cgmhp0-5a6c33b09afad078a4cf5c09e9762102\">\n.flex_column.av-cgmhp0-5a6c33b09afad078a4cf5c09e9762102{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-cgmhp0-5a6c33b09afad078a4cf5c09e9762102 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_fourth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-llvg075t-4be043679edc8001a0e440ed7daaf1a5\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-llvg075t-4be043679edc8001a0e440ed7daaf1a5 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-llvg075t-4be043679edc8001a0e440ed7daaf1a5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Academic Excellence<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn from instructors with educational expertise and years of proven ministry experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2xw90yc-172816502c2328303eb0462a469505e1\">\n.flex_column.av-2xw90yc-172816502c2328303eb0462a469505e1{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2xw90yc-172816502c2328303eb0462a469505e1 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-llvg8xv6-330452d82975fc59d07c114323432c1e\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-llvg8xv6-330452d82975fc59d07c114323432c1e .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-llvg8xv6-330452d82975fc59d07c114323432c1e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Practical Ministry<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Engage in real-world ministry with SUM faculty and local pastors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Affordable Education<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our goal is for you to graduate with little to no debt, enabling immediate ministry upon graduation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><div class='av-extra-border-element border-extra-diagonal  '><div class='av-extra-border-outer'><div class='av-extra-border-inner'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-k8qh0vws-3-a7e4883f10bfe8a80c925c0a67383b3f\">\n.avia-section.av-k8qh0vws-3-a7e4883f10bfe8a80c925c0a67383b3f .av-extra-border-element .av-extra-border-inner{\nbackground-color:#35383c;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='learn-more'  class='avia-section av-k8qh0vws-3-a7e4883f10bfe8a80c925c0a67383b3f footer_color avia-section-large avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-53  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  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