Admissions Procedure
Accredited Online Learning for Worship
Admissions
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Candidates demonstrating a strong Christian commitment, moral character, personal integrity, and a sincere desire to pursue training as worship leaders, artists and musicians are considered for admission to Cruse Institute for the Arts.
Admission may be denied for such things as crime, moral turpitude, misconduct, prior suspension or any other factors that would be detrimental or disruptive to the Institute or to students.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Cruse Institute for the Arts admits students twice each year, once in the fall and once in the spring. Students applying to Cruse IFTA need to submit application materials by the deadline of August 1 (to start in late August) or by the deadline of December 15 (to start in mid-January) in order to receive priority consideration for admission. Students submitting applications after the above deadlines are notified of decisions on a first-apply basis for admission.
FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS
A first-time student is defined as an applicant who has not completed at least one full semester of coursework at Cruse Institute for the Arts. A high school or equivalent diploma is required for admissions to CIFTA/School of Ministry. The application process is outlined in the section entitled Application Procedures.
APPLICANTS FOR READMISSION
Students interrupting their study at CIFTA by not enrolling any subsequent spring or fall semester must submit an Application for Readmission to the Office of Admissions.
What you’ll need when applying:
Applications
APPLICATION
Available in paper form or for download from the website. Click here to download.
STANDARD PASSPORT PHOTO
Attached to the application.
PASTORAL RECOMMENDATION
A form is included with the application.
TWO (2) PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Forms are included with the application. Applicants may not use family members or relatives.
AUDITION MATERIALS
Not applicable for School of Ministry applicants. All applicants for the CIFTA music program must submit audition materials in MP3 format. Full details for audition material requirements are available in the catalog under the section titled Application Procedures.
SECONDARY SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT
A form is included with the application. Applicants must have an official high school transcript or the equivalent sent directly form the granting entity’s registrar to the CIFTA Admissions Office.
POST-SECONDARY TRANSCRIPT(S)
A form is included with the application. Those wishing to pursue an Associate of Arts or Bachelor of Arts degree should have official transcripts sent directly from any previous accredited college or university to the CIFTA Admissions Office.
INTERVIEW
A personal interview is required of each applicant. Applicants must call the Office of Admissions to schedule an interview with school officials.
Student Handbook
Information for students and those interested in finding out more about this Christian fine arts institution.
Application for Admission
Do you have a sincere desire to pursue training as a Christian worship leader, artist and musician? If so, apply today!
Course Catalog
See the accredited degree programs and descriptions of the courses we offer at Cruse Institute for the Arts!
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