2006-2008 Bulletin of the Graduate Programs

- Page 9 - Revision as of 10/11/2006 factors in evaluating your probable success in completing the graduate program. (2) Complete and submit a Church Leader Recommendation form. (3) Have an official transcript sent from each college and university attended. The transcript from where you earned your bachelor’s degree must indicate the month and date the degree was earned. (4) International students must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test scores when English is a second language. Typically, a score of at least 600 is required on the written test and 300 on the computer-based. The test must have been taken within the last five years, unless they completed an entire baccalaureate or graduate program in residence in the United States. (5) Applicants must submit the appropriate standardized test as required by the particular field of study for which you are applying. Test should be taken within five years prior to applying. • GRE for the M.Ed. and MSN degree programs • GMAT for the MSA degree program Please note: The GRE is required of all degree-seeking students. However, a student may take up to 11 credit hours before completing the GRE requirement. Students lacking GRE scores may be permitted to take courses under conditional acceptance. (6) Submit a letter of recommendation from your current employer or supervisor. If self- employed, have someone else in a position of leadership who is able to evaluate your career performance/potential. Applicants for graduate programs may be interviewed by the director of graduate programs and, where beneficial, by representatives from the particular graduate programs for which admission is being sought. The Director of Graduate Admissions will be responsible for arranging these interviews. The processing of applications by the graduate admissions office cannot be completed until all application materials (including official copies of transcripts and test scores) are received. However, a student may be accepted conditionally and permitted to take some classes (see Conditional Acceptance). Applicants should feel free to contact the Graduate Admissions Office to check on the status of materials received. The application, its supporting documents, and a course registration form should be submitted a minimum of two weeks before the first session of any class. Extenuating circumstances for late acceptance will be considered on a case-by-case basis, enabling a student to temporarily attend classes before being officially accepted. However, any student who has not completed the admissions process by the start of the second class in either the fall or spring term or by the start of the second week of the summer session will not be permitted to attend further classes. Any required tuition deposit paid will be forfeited. C ONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE A student may be granted conditional acceptance and permitted to take some classes for a number of reasons. 1. The student lacks official copies of transcripts. 2. The student lacks GRE scores. 3. The student’s academic record does not meet typical graduate admission standards, but shows potential for success.