Understanding
the Admissions
Process
Have Questions About Your Application or the Admissions Process?
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Our Enrollment Team is waiting on standby to provide the answers! Feel free to call our office phone number (817.554.5950) or email enrollment@messengercollege.edu.
Admission Deadlines:
TERM | APPLY BY | NOTIFIED BY |
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Fall | July 1 | As Processed |
Spring | October 1 | As Processed |
Notes: Students interested in Fall or Spring admissions may begin applying as early as October 1st. Applications received after the dates posted above are considered on a case by case basis. We encourage prospective students to apply early and allow ample time to prepare for the start of a given semester. Students currently enrolled in their final year of high school studies may be approved for early provisional acceptance with an unofficial transcript showing the current semester of study. However, all official transcripts are required upon graduation in order to register for classes.
General Admission Requirements:
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The following admission requirements apply to all domestic learning program applicants.
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The student must be a believer in the Christian faith and willingly adhere to the doctrinal values of Messenger College.
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All courses are taught in English and English proficiency is required.
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Applicants are required to be high school graduates or to have earned an equivalent degree (GED) with a satisfactory record of achievement.
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Note: A “C” average is conventionally considered the minimum, but the Academic Office will handle, on an individual basis, those with non-standard and special education high school records.
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The student must complete the application form and request transcripts as described in the checklist above, including submission of...
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2 non-relative references (at least one from a pastor)​
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An admissions essay with statement of faith
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ACT or SAT scores if high school or college transfer GPA is less than 3.0 (unless otherwise approved by the Academic office).
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Admission to Messenger College is granted to all applicants who meet the College admission requirements and are duly approved by the Messenger College Office of Enrollment Services. The Admissions Committee will review the application and application essay to determine the applicant’s college readiness.
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Policy Details:
Transferring to MC?
If you’re seeking more than just a degree—if you're looking for purpose, trying to discover your calling, or desiring to engage in ministry NOW—Messenger could be your next step. Our Christ-centered environment and close-knit campus culture offer spiritual and relational opportunities many students miss at larger institutions. Here, you are part of a family actively attempting to make a difference.​​​​​
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If you're exploring what it might look like to transfer from another institution to Messenger College, we recommend that you contact an admissions counselor to get a sense of how your existing coursework might apply to the degree plans offered by MC.
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If you're transferring from Christ for the Nations, we've sought to streamline the process on your behalf. See the info card below to find specific details concerning next steps in your educational journey.