The Application Process

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                    


Application
The Application for the School of Correctional Ministries must be submitted to IPM by the following deadlines. Please download the Application for the term you are interested in. If you are a continuing student wishing to register for new sessions, click here.
 
 

 Term  (Downloadable Applicaton below)

 Suggested Application Deadline

Summer Application           

                       April 1

 Fall Application               

                      Applications will be accepted through September 17th for October Courses

 Spring Session               

                       December 1                   


Medical Records
Three medical documents must be submitted to SCM.

1.
Medical History Form - Must be submitted to the Student Health Center, 500 College Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187.

2. Proof of a TB skin test - if you have had this test done in the last calendar year, there is no need to
repeat the test; however, the Student Health Center must receive verification.

3. Proof of Medical Insurance - A copy of your medical insurance card must be submitted to the IPM
office.

Academic Documents
All who are applying to SCM must send in their academic records.

If you only have a high school diploma... Have your high school (or GED) send an official transcript of
your work to
the Institute of Prison Ministries.

If you have earned your Bachelors degree... You must submit an official transcript from the accredited
institution where you
earned your Bachelors degree to the Institute of Prison Ministries.

Check the
Frequently Asked Questions page if you are experiencing difficulty obtaining a transcript.

TUITION AND FEES                                                                                                                   

Tuition
We are pleased to offer a 25% discount to our students.

FALL AND SPRING
Online
  

            $1230   Wheaton College Tuition (per course) 

              (305)   Less: Institute for Prison Ministries Discount 
        
             
$925  Final cost (per course)
   

 SUMMER
Residential and Online
 

             $925 per course  - enroll before April 15th
             $955 per course -  enroll after April 15th

                            

Scholarships
Scholarships (partial) are available to qualified candidates.

Application Fees

Summer Session

 $75 (Before April 1)

         $100 (After April 1)      
Fall Sessions

$75 (Before July 1)

         $100 (After July 1)
Spring Session

       $75 (Before December 1)

         $100(After December 1)

Room and Board (Summer Only)

Summer
For 5-Day Residential Courses
Check-in Sunday afternoon, Check-out Friday afternoon

  $175 

(Payment due
  prior to 6/7)


Meal Plan
F
or those who will be staying on campus during the Summer Residential Courses, meals are included
in the cost for Room and Board. However,
if you are commuting you will need to purchase a meal plan.

 ADDITIONAL STEPS                                                                                                                  

Student Handbook
Download the Student Handbook for a more complete, detailed introduction to the School for Correctional Ministries.

Course Syllabus
It is your responsibility to download the syllabus for your registered course, as there are assignments that will
need to be completed prior to the beginning of residency courses. You must also purchase the course-required
books prior to class. To find the syllabus for your registered class,
click here.