Welcome! We are excited that you have chosen to pursue your educational goals with the Smith Christian University.
If this is your first visit, or if you are now seriously contemplating earning a degree (undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral), thank you for considering us and visiting our website.
Reroute your search and enroll in one of our high school diploma programs or online career diploma programs.
The process of college enrollment can seem like a daunting task, but we strive to make that process as easy as possible. This web site is constructed to provide the clearest understanding of our organization, policies, requirements, courses, and degree programs. Many of your questions can be answered within this site.
Smith Christian University has several ways of assisting you in the the enrollment process: please choose the one that suits you best.
Apply Now - Free: Please complete the online application to begin the admissions process. Please click here when you are ready to complete our simple application form. All online application fees are waived.
Request via Phone or Electronic Mail: If you would prefer the traditional method please contact SCU toll free at 1-888-346-SMITH (7648) to receive a Student Enrollment Package or to complete your enrollment via phone. You may also email an inquiry to info@smithuniversity.org; include your full name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number. An enrollment packet will be mailed to you immediately.
U.S. Postal Service: You may see the following forms to download a printable version of the application (in PDF format) to begin the applicant process. Please note all forms must be completed as part of the admissions process (except the forms indicated by the term Optional and for your review). Follow all instructions carefully. International students must also complete additional forms under the International Students page. (If you do not have Acrobat® Reader® on your PC, click here to download the free software. Acrobat® Reader® will permit you to view and print the following PDF-formatted forms. )
Upon your completion of the Admissions Application, have the required forms mailed with a recent photo of yourself to:
Smith Christian University
Admissions Department
PO Box 16482
Plantation, Florida 33318
You may also fax all completed documents 24/7 to 954-603-8831.
Online and Distance Learning Program
Are you interested in starting your studies at SCU right away? If so, there is no need to wait. All SCU programs can be completed through SCU's Online and Distance Learning Program. The Distance Learning Program is not tied to the semester system for on-campus students; therefore, you may begin your studies as soon as the admission and registration processes are completed. Other advantages of the Distance Learning Program are the courses can be completed faster due to your own schedule and pace, and you can take advantage of the "Life Experience" credit program (below). So if you hope to attend SCU, but think you have to wait for a new semester to start, don't be mislead. The Distance Learning Program is independent of the SCU on-campus semester system. Contact the Admissions Department for more information and assistance on the Distance Learning Program.
However, if at any time you require personalized assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our students, and potential students, are important to us, and every member of our organization is available when assistance is needed.
The Student's Pathway to Admission
The competency level of a prospective student is evaluated by review of the individual's application for admission and a portfolio. The portfolio includes a detailed ministerial/occupational resume, official transcripts and other documents supporting previous academic work, and specialized training certificates. Evaluation of each individual's portfolio of documents is the key component for acceptance of an individual into an independent and individualized degree program for either undergraduate or graduate work. The evaluation is planned to determine whether an applicant has the appropriate educational background, occupational accomplishment and attitudinal motivation necessary to function effectively in an independent, individualized educational environment. Motivation is a fundamental factor for determining whether an individual can successfully function in this type of learning situation.
International Students
Foreign-International students from non-English speaking countries must submit the results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) as administered by the Educational Testing Service at TOEFL Services, PO Box 6161, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6161. A score of 550 (paper based exam) or 213 (computer based exam) is considered acceptable. Smith Christian University's TOEFL Code Number is 4205.
