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International Student Application Process

Can International Students Apply?
Yes. The deadline for international applicants to apply for the Fellows Class 21 beginning in August 2026 is November 1, 2025. This is to allow as much time as possible to secure a Multi-entry B2 Tourism Visa.
The B2 Visa must be received by a March 1, 2026 deadline. This means you must have been awarded a valid visa that will cover the entire duration of the program by this date. Typically, the B2 Visa has a requirement to exit the USA after 6 months; for this reason, the Fellows program has an international trip in January each year that helps meet this exit and re-entry requirement.
B2 Tourism Visa allow international applicants entry to the USA for purposes of the Fellows program that include tourism, vacation, visit with friends or relatives, participation in social events hosted by service organizations, and enrollment in short courses of study (not for credit toward a degree).
Do International Students receive college credit?

No, international participants will not be able to receive 18 hours of college credit from Union University. Impact 360 does not meet the requirements for internationals for F1 Student Visas. Therefore, all international participants must have a valid multi-entry B2 Visa.

If you are an international applicant who already has a multi-entry B2 Visa, the November 1st deadline does not apply and you have the ability to apply all year long, but spots are limited, early application is encouraged.
International Student Academic Requirements

2026-2027 Fellows Academic Requirements:

  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • A qualifying score for one of the following standardized tests:
    • 22 ACT (excluding writing component)
    • 1100 SAT minimum score (combined critical reading and math)
    • 72 CLT minimum score
Our University partner is allowing us to use the following tests if the TOEFL IBT is not available.
We recommend looking at Duolingo as a first choice to do the test.
Here are other options for you with the required minimum score:
What will Fellows do during their nine months?

The purpose of the Impact 360 Fellows Program is to equip young adults to become servant leaders.

Fellows will vacation, visit with friends, and participate in social events hosted by service organizations and participate in courses of study (not for credit toward a degree).

Fellows activities will include:

  • Tourism
  • Leadership training by the businessmen and women at Chick-fil-A Corporate
  • Listening to lectures from a variety of guest professors
  • Completing service projects in the local community
  • An international immersion experience which takes place for one month

Acceptance to this program is highly competitive due to an overwhelming applicant pool as the number of applications grows. The international students that have participated in the program over the past 19 years provide a distinct quality to the program.

Approximate Dates for Travel in Fellows Program
  • August 21, 2026 Arrive in the USA at Impact 360 Institute in Pine Mountain, Georgia
  • January 8, 2027 Depart the USA for South Africa or Brazil
  • February 4, 2027 Return to USA at Impact 360 Institute in Pine Mountain, Georgia for the remainder of the Fellows program
  • May 14, 2027 Depart the USA after the conclusion of the program
Do you have more questions?

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]

Impact 360 Fellows

Learn More About Impact 360 Fellows

Impact 360 Fellows is a Christian gap year experience intentionally designed to prepare you for the path ahead. Invest nine months deepening your relationship with God, serve others, build intentional community, and discern God’s call in your life. Receive leadership training from Chick-fil-A® Inc., experience international ministry for one month, and sharpen in your faith in community.
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