General Application Information

Martin Luther College is a small, Christian liberal arts institution established and operated by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), offering programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Education degrees. For detailed information on areas of study go to Academics at MLC.

At Martin Luther College an international student is defined as someone who requires a student visa (F-1) to study in the U.S.

The information below is intended to help answer some of the questions you may have about applying to MLC. For answers to any of your questions, you are welcome to contact Megan Kassuelke, Director of Cultural Engagement. 

For general information about studying in the U.S., visit the Study in the States website.

International Application Requirements

Unless noted, the following items are required for admission.

  1. Complete the online application.
  2. TOEFL (minimum score 80) or Academic IELTS (minimum band 6.5) for non-native English speakers.
  3. ACT or SAT scores for native English speakers only. Please note: If you are applying to the Secondary Math or Secondary Science program an ACT may be required of both native and non-native English speakers.
  4. Two letters of recommendation, one from your high school and one from your pastor. If you have already completed high school, have been enrolled in another college or university, and  are transferring to MLC you would not need to provide a high school recommendation.
  5. Official high school transcripts (with the school seal stamp and official signature) sent directly by a school official. If the transcript is not in English, the applicant must also submit an English translation of the transcript with the name and position of the person who translated the document.
  6. Official college/university transcripts (if applicable).
  7. International Student Financial Aid Analysis form (required for student visa certification).
  8. Certified financial documents verifying the amount of funding available for your education. Documents may include bank statements dated within the last three months, evidence of assets, or scholarship award letters. U.S. immigration law requires documentation of funding before a school can issue an I-20.
To be considered for fall semester admission, we should receive all of the above by May 1. To be considered for spring semester admission, we should receive all of the above by October 15.
 

English Proficiency Requirement

If English is not your native language the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is required.

Minimum TOEFL score is 80 (IBT). Scores must be sent directly to Martin Luther College from ETS; the code assigned to MLC is 6435. Academic IELTS minimum band is 6.5. Visit www.TOEFL.org or www.IELTS.org.

If you have any questions regarding the admissions process please contact Megan Kassuelke, Director of Cultural Engagement or the .