Submit this application along with your non-refundable application fee of $25.00 (International Fee - $50.00; Re-enter Fee - $15.00)

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East Texas Baptist University welcomes all applicants who meet its requirements and qualifications, and does not illegaly discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, or veteran status.

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Personal Data

If International or Resident Alien, enter '9'

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(Students under the age of 25 are required to live in ETBU housing unless you live within commuting distance. See catalog for more details.)
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If yes, explain your circumstances and rehabilitation program on a separate sheet of paper and return with your signature page.

If you have a physical disability that will require special accommodation, you must contact the Office of Advising in writing at least 60 days before classes begin to see what arrangements can be made. You will need to explain your circumstances and accommodation requests.

Optional Information (This information will be used in a non-discriminatory manner, consistent with applicable civil rights laws)

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Academic Information Please indicate your intended major field of study.

Pre-Professional programs are also available. Students interested in studying any of these programs should indicate a major in a related field.

Admissions Standards

FRESHMAN: Freshman status is given to students who have completed high school/GED requirements and who have not attended college on a full-time basis, although college hours may have been earned through dual credit, AP exams, or summer course work. Acceptance is based on ACT - 18 or above (excluding writing); or SAT - 860 or above (excluding writing);or graduation in top 40% of class from an accredited high school.

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TRANSFERS: Transfer status is given to any student who has attended college after graduating from high school or obtaining a GED. Transfer students with less than 24 transferable hours must also meet admissions standards for freshmen students — see above. Students who have attended ANY college must have official transcripts from each college sent to the ETBU Admissions Office.

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• Academic scholarships are based on transfer GPA and are awarded after receipt of all official transcripts.

List ALL other colleges you have attended in chronological order:

Financial Aid – Scholarship Information

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If yes, please provide the employees name and social security number

Note: The FAFSA should be completed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. ETBU’s FAFSA code is 003564.
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This scholarship is offered to students who demonstrate Christian leadership qualities. Please indicate any involvement in the following ministries and list information under each area for ETBU to determine the level of scholarship for which you may qualify. Please be very specific with the information and provide documentation if needed. If additional activities are completed after this application is submitted, you may send updated information to the Admissions office. This includes any leadership position held in either the local church or campus ministry. This would also include, but is not limited to, FCA, First Priority, Younglife, church leadership council among others.

This would include, but is not limited to, Super Summer Schools of Evangelism, FAITH training, Jay Strack’s Student Leadership University among others. This would also include Baptist Life programs such as ACTEENS, Youth Speaker’s tournament, Challengers or AWANA. Please provide any documentation of completed programs and/or awards received (i.e. Timothy Award, Meritorious Award, etc.).

This would include, but is not limited to, mission trips (both foreign and domestic), Frontliners, Worldchangers, YWAM, and other benevolent ministries. Choir, drama and other similar tours will only be considered if there is another ministry component along with the performance.



Please provide the following in case clarification and/or verification of Christian Leadership Information is needed:

A.I.M. (Advancement in Ministry) Scholarship (This scholarship requires a separate application) - Student must be a member of a Baptist Church and called to church-related ministry. There are specific criteria for eligibility and renewal which are listed on the application. Applications are available through the School of Christian Studies office – (903) 923-2180.
Application Validation

East Texas Baptist University emphasizes high standards of personal conduct and moral character by all students. ETBU is committed to providing and maintaining an environment conducive to the integration of faith and learning, leadership development and academic excellence.

For Example,

  • ETBU maintains a campus-wide curfew
  • All students are required to attend Chapel
  • Religion courses are required of all students regardless of major

Therefore, if accepted for admission, I promise to act inaccordance with the student handbook, refraining from the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, possession of obscene or pornagraphic material and will abstain from immoral sexual behavior. I understand that signing this statement is a condition of my acceptance to East Texas Baptist University.

I certify that I have read, understand and agree to adhere to the HONOR AGREEMENT listed above. I grant ETBU permission to verify the information contained in this application. I consent to the release of information concerning my academic and/or financial status to scholarship donors. I understand that if any information on this form is found to be inaccurate or incomplete, it will be sufficient cause for rejection or dismissal.