Applicants must be high school graduates or be able to present a Certificate of Eligibility demonstrating successful completion of the General Education Development (GED) test.

Zion Ministerial Institute admits students of every race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made to students at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, or any other school policies or programs.

However, applicants must profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and manifest the fruits of repentance in their lives in order to be admitted into Zion Ministerial Institute. From among the applicants, Zion Ministerial Institute selects those who evidence a genuine born-again experience, moral character, personal integrity, academic ability, and dedication to the Lord Jesus Christ. The applicant should feel the call to serve the Lord either in the ministry or function as lay leaders. These qualities are evaluated by considering the individual’s application, the entrance essays, the clergy recommendation, and records of academic history. Every applicant is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To apply for admission to Zion Ministerial Institute, applicants must complete the following steps:

1. Complete the Application for Admission, which can be found in the Downloads section. Submit these forms with a recent photo and a nonrefundable admission fee.
2. Complete the top portion of the Clergy Recommendation Form and give to a member of the clergy who knows you well to complete and return to Zion Ministerial Institute.
3. International students must submit the International Application Supplement in addition to the standard application form
4. Request a copy of a high school transcript and any other postsecondary transcripts to be forwarded to the Admissions Office. For admission into any program, OFFICIAL transcripts are required from high school and all previous colleges and/or universities attended regardless of how many courses were taken or the nature of the work. For applicants who have home schooled and do not have a transcript, a parental letter describing the educational background and skills of the applicant will be sufficient.
5. If available, applicants under the age of 20 should request any SAT or ACT scores to be sent to the Admissions Office, if available.

It is the responsibility of the applicants to follow up on the completion of their file for admissions. After the Admission Office reviews all admissions materials, applicants will receive a letter stating their admission status.

Due to the introductory nature of the Diploma program, no transfer credits are considered from other schools.

Each semester is thirteen (13) weeks long, and includes one week of assisting and attending the semi-annual Pastor’s Convention. All courses scheduled are mandatory for all full-time students, resident, non-resident, or full-time auditing.