DIRECTIONS FOR APPLYING WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE 1. Clearly print the information requested in black or blue ink as completely and accurately as possible. Return the completed form and $20 application fee to the Office of Admissions. Make your check payable to Wisconsin Lutheran College. 2. Request that official copies of transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions from all high schools and colleges attended. Wisconsin Lutheran College reserves the right to revoke a student s acceptance based on the final transcripts from his/her current institution. 3. Submit official ACT and/or SAT score reports. 5. Please mail your completed application and non-refundable fee to: Office of Admissions Wisconsin Lutheran College 8800 W. Bluemound Road Milwaukee, WI 53226 6. If you need additional information or assistance contact the Office of Admissions: Phone: 414.443.8811 Fax: 414.443.8547 Email: admissions@wlc.edu 4. Ask your guidance counselor to complete the Counselor Evaluation Form and mail it to the Office of Admissions (freshmen only). APPLICATION PROCEDURES Wisconsin Lutheran College accepts applications on a rolling basis. All freshmen who would like to be considered for merit scholarships must be accepted for admission by April 1 of their senior year of high school. Students accepted after this date will be considered on a space-available and funds-available basis. All applicants seeking financial assistance should complete and file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and a Wisconsin Lutheran College financial aid application (mailed to applicants or printed from the college website, wlc.edu/fa). APPLICATION FILE CHECKLIST An admission decision cannot be made until all items listed below have been received by the Office of Admissions. FRESHMEN q Application for Admission q $20 non-refundable application fee q Official high school transcript(s) q Official ACT and/or SAT score report q Counselor Evaluation Form TRANSFERS q Application for Admission q $20 non-refundable application fee q Official transcripts from each college or university attended q Official high school transcript(s) q Official ACT/SAT score report if transferring fewer than 30 credits FEE WAIVER ALUMNI ENDORSEMENT Your application fee will be waived if you enclose an alumni endorsement. A note of recommendation, including the signature and year of graduation of the Wisconsin Lutheran alumnus, should be included with your application. APPLY ONLINE FOR FREE Your application fee will be waived if you apply online at wlc.edu. Wisconsin Lutheran College does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, disability, national or ethnic origin in its recruitment, admission, educational or administrative policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. The college also is committed to admitting student-athletes who will demonstrate a level of success consistent with that of all students on campus. Male and female student-athletes will receive equal and fair treatment. Wisconsin Lutheran College is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The college reserves the right to make changes affecting policies, fees, curriculum or other matters in this publication.
APPLICANT INFORMATION q Mr. q Ms. q Mrs. Name Preferred Name Maiden Name Permanent Address Number and Street City State Zip Code Home Phone ( ) Cell Phone ( ) May an admissions counselor contact you with information via text message? (You will not be spammed.) q Yes q No Wireless Provider Social Security Number - - Email Address Mailing Address (If different from permanent address) Number and Street From Month/Day/Year To Month/Day/Year Date of Birth City State Zip Code Country of Birth Religious Affiliation: q Lutheran (specify church body, e.g., Wisconsin Synod) q Baptist q Catholic q Methodist q Non-Denominational q Presbyterian q Other q No preference Name of Church BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION City State Gender: q Male q Female Marital Status: q Single q Married q Divorced Spouse s first name Race: q American Indian or Alaska Native q Asian q Black or African American q Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander q White Are you of Hispanic origin? q Yes q No Citizenship: q U.S. q Permanent U.S. Resident * If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, please apply online as an international student at wlc.edu/cie or call 414.443.8551. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION High school graduation date List all high schools and colleges you have attended, beginning with the most recent. If more space is needed, attach information on a separate page. High School/College City and State Dates Attended Guidance Counselor High school rank: out of Class size High school GPA: ACT composite score: SAT score: Critical Reading Math I plan on taking the ACT/SAT on If transferring, number of college credits earned: College GPA: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: RCD AF TR ACT CE/TR Accepted Enroll Conf Housing Final Transcript
FAMILY INFORMATION FATHER/GUARDIAN q Mr. q Dr. q Rev. Name Home Address (If different than applicant) Number and Street City State Zip Code Email Address Marital Status: q Married q Divorced q Single College Attended (if any) Degree Completed and Year Employer Business Phone ( ) Occupation/Title MOTHER/GUARDIAN q Mrs. q Ms. q Dr. Name Home Address (If different than applicant) Number and Street City State Zip Code Email Address Marital Status: q Married q Divorced q Single College Attended (if any) Degree Completed and Year Employer Business Phone ( ) Occupation/Title Has either of your parents earned a college degree? q Yes q No With whom do you make your permanent residence? q Both Parents q Mother q Father q Other Name Relationship WLC Alumni Friend(s)/Relative(s) Name(s) Relationship(s) ENTERING INFORMATION Wisconsin Lutheran is my: q 1st q 2nd q 3rd q 4th choice. I have applied or intend to apply to the following college(s): 1. 2. 3. I plan to attend q Full time q Part time I am applying as a q Freshman q Transfer q Re-Admit I will q Live on campus q Commute I have visited campus within the last year. q Yes q No Reason for visit Did you sign the Wisconsin Covenant Pledge? q Yes q No I plan to begin q Fall 20 q Spring 20 Please list your possible areas of academic interest. If uncertain, deciding is an acceptable choice. 1. 2. 3.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND INTERESTS If you need additional space, please attach a separate sheet. Honors or recognition you have received during or since high school. Activity Honor Activity Honor Activities in which you would like to participate while at WLC. 1. 4. 2. 5. 3. 6. OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary violation at any secondary school you have attended, whether related to academic or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal, or expulsion from the institution? q Yes q No Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime? q Yes q No If you answered yes to either or both questions, please attach a separate sheet of paper that gives the approximate date of each incident and explains the circumstances. PERSONAL STATEMENT Our Admissions Committee would like to give you an opportunity to tell us about yourself by answering the following questions. 1. What led you to apply to Wisconsin Lutheran College? It is appropriate to mention individuals who influenced your decision. 2. What are your primary concerns regarding college? The undersigned hereby certifies that the information provided above is accurate and complete and agrees to comply with the current policies and regulations pertaining to the academic and social life of Wisconsin Lutheran College students as stated in the college catalog and student handbook. Signature Please mail your completed application and non-refundable fee to: Wisconsin Lutheran College, Office of Admissions, 8800 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226 Date Rev. 0413
COUNSELOR EVALUATION TO THE APPLICANT We require an academic profile from your guidance office. Please fill in your name below. By signing below you waive the right to review this form after it has been completed. Applicant Name Initial I waive my right to review the comments below and realize that the information will be treated in strict confidence. Signature of Student ACADEMIC PROFILE Must be completed by the Guidance Office Class rank of candidate: out of through semesters (six or more). q Our school does not rank. Cumulative grade point average of based on a point scale* for semesters. RECOMMENDATION How long have you known the student and in what context? *If GPA is not based on a 4.0 point scale, please convert. Completion of this section is optional. You may wish to complete all, part or none of it. In making the following ratings, please check the most appropriate box. Below average Average Good (above average) Excellent (top 10% this year) Outstanding (top 2% this year) No basis for judgement 1. Academic abilities 2. Academic motivation 3. Leadership 4. Potential for growth 5. Emotional maturity 6. Demonstrated responsibility ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Please comment about any particular qualities you have noted regarding this student that would help us assess his/her potential for success. THANK YOU for completing this evaluation. Your candid and objective appraisal is essential to the admission process. Signature Position Name (print) Phone ( ) School Date Please remember to send the student s transcript along with this evaluation. Thank you. Mail to: Wisconsin Lutheran College, Office of Admissions, 8800 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226