Apply Now!
Our application is quick and easy, and there is NO application fee.
Application Deadlines
Apply and enroll early to secure the best classes for your schedule! See the
Academic Calendar
for more important dates.
Admission Requirements
All international applicants must meet the following admission requirements, in addition to the requirements listed below based on student type.
-
Academic Requirements
Equivalency of a high school diploma is required. See "Student Types" below.
-
Ecclesiastical Endorsement
Meet with religious leaders and commit to live by our Honor Code.
-
English Proficiency
An English proficiency exam or waiver may be required.
-
Student Visa Requirements
Learn about the process and costs of applying for a student visa.
Additional Admissions Requirements by Student Type
-
![nolli traditional hispanic female]()
International First-Year Students
You’re just starting college and have not earned college credits after high school. Ensign College requires proof of high school completion or its equivalent.
What to Submit- If you completed high school outside of the U.S., please have your official secondary transcript sent to one of the approved evaluation agencies listed below.
- If you completed high school in the U.S., please submit your official high school transcript to Ensign College using these instructions.
-
![International student]()
International Transfer Students
To apply as an international transfer student, you’ll need to provide proof of high school completion or its equivalent.
What to Submit- If you’ve completed 24 or more credit hours of postsecondary (college or university) coursework, you are not required to submit your high school transcript. However, you must submit your official college transcript to one of the approved evaluation agencies listed below.
- If you’ve completed fewer than 24 credit hours of postsecondary (college or university) coursework, you’ll need to submit both your official secondary school records (the equivalent of grades 9–12) and your official college transcripts to one of the approved evaluation agencies listed below.
Transfer Course Standards- Transfer credit earned at U.S. regionally accredited or international colleges and universities may be considered for advanced standing if a grade of C- or higher was earned in the course.
- For more information about transferring credit, visit our transfer evaluation page , where you can learn how credits are evaluated after admission and applied toward your program.
-
![Asian woman portrait]()
International Returning Students
If you have not enrolled in classes for three consecutive semesters (including spring semester) and were not granted a Leave of Absence or a Deferment , you must reapply to Ensign College.
What to Submit- If you earned credit from another U.S. regionally accredited or international college or university since you last attended Ensign College, please submit your transcripts to Ensign College using these instructions
- Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be reviewed by one of the third-party evaluation agencies listed below.
Transfer Course Standards- Transfer credit earned at U.S. regionally accredited or international colleges and universities may be considered for advanced standing if a grade of C- or higher was earned in the course.
- For more information about transferring credit, visit our transfer evaluation page , where you can learn how credits are evaluated after admission and applied toward your program.
-
![hispanic traditional male campus]()
International PathwayConnect Students
You have completed PathwayConnect and want to continue your education on campus at Ensign College.
What to Submit- Official transcripts from PathwayConnect using these instructions .
- Official transcripts from all U.S. regionally accredited colleges or universities attended, including concurrent and dual enrollment transcripts, using these instructions .
- Official transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be reviewed by one of the third-party evaluation agencies listed below
Transfer Course Standards- Transfer credit earned at U.S. regionally accredited or international colleges and universities may be considered for advanced standing if a grade of C- or higher was earned in the course.
- For more information about transferring credit, visit our transfer evaluation page , where you can learn how credits are evaluated after admission and applied toward your program.
Transcript Evaluation Agencies
We recommend that you arrange for your academic documents to be submitted to IERF or TEC at least 4-6 weeks before our admission application deadline to allow enough time for the company to submit the evaluation to us.
Please do not send transcripts or other documentation directly to us unless they are from an accredited U.S. institution. We will discard any international transcripts that are not properly evaluated.
Please do not send transcripts or other documentation directly to us unless they are from an accredited U.S. institution. We will discard any international transcripts that are not properly evaluated.
Submitting Transcripts
An official transcript can be submitted using one (and only one) of the following methods:
- Sent electronically through Parchment Exchange, the National Student Clearinghouse, or SCRIP-Safe
- Emailed directly from the issuing institution to collegetranscript@byu.edu
- Mailed directly from the issuing institution to:
CES Central Processing
B-226 ASB
Provo, UT 84602
After submitting your application, please review your application status page to confirm which transcripts are required.
U.S. Regional Accreditation
Ensign College recognizes colleges and universities accredited by U.S. regional accrediting agencies listed below and generally accepts college-level coursework from these institutions. If you are not sure whether your school is accredited, please search
here.
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)
Have Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Call or text our Admissions Office at (801) 524-8145 or email us at admissions@ensign.edu . We're also on WhatsApp: +1 385-391-1945
ENSIGN COLLEGE
Come & See!
Come visit campus to see for yourself why our students are so excited about this small but personal college in vibrant Salt Lake City.
Located just two blocks from Temple Square, Ensign College offers students from all walks of life hands-on experience to build or advance their careers.
On your campus tour, you will receive information about:
Located just two blocks from Temple Square, Ensign College offers students from all walks of life hands-on experience to build or advance their careers.
On your campus tour, you will receive information about:
- Faith-centered learning environment
- Career-focused academic programs that fit your goals
- Stackable scholarships and financial aid
- Student resources and support services
- Student life and campus culture
- How to apply and get started