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ADMISSIONS
Graduate
Admission Requirements
- Admission Essay – Applicants must submit a written admission essay. Admission essay Part I should be approximately 700-1000 words in length describing their personal faith in Jesus Christ. Admission essay Part II should be no less than 1000 words, describing their reason for applying to the University and their study plan. All applicants to Great Commission University should evince a strong Christian character, the potential for effectiveness in Christian ministry, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity to handle a higher education experience.
- A bachelor’s degree from a CHEA or USDE-accredited U.S. institution. Note: Applicants with a baccalaureate degree from a state approved or non-accredited institution are encouraged to apply and ask for a transcript evaluation to determine whether conditional admission is possible.
Applicants are responsible for making sure this information is mailed directly from the issuing educational institution to Great Commission University:
Great Commission University
Attn: Admissions PO Box 190
5755 IN-9 Howe IN 46746
- A minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent according to the institution’s grading norms, for all course work during the last two years of undergraduate study. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 may be admitted on probation under the following provisions:
-The applicant must complete sixteen hours of graduate courses with a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
-Successful completion of these requirements will lift the student’s probationary status and allow him or her to continue in the degree program.
-An undergraduate background supported by undergraduate achievement, which would indicate the ability to engage successfully in graduate theological studies.
- Proficiency in Bible knowledge. A student seeking to enter Great Commission University graduate degree program must take a written comprehensive examination in the area of Bible knowledge. The Bible knowledge examination tests a student’s comprehension of the biblical story in its progressive unfolding of the history of redemption against the backdrop of creation and sin.
- Test Scores – Applicants must submit GRE/GMAT test scores, with exceptions.* If an applicant submits multiple score reports, the highest score earned in every single subscore of the examination is used.
*NOTE: GRE/GMAT test scores are not required to establish the admission eligibility of applicants with bachelor’s degree program grade point averages of 3.00 or above on a 4.0 scale. While applicants are not required to submit test scores to GCU if they earn at least a 3.00 average, it is recommended that they submit standardized admission tests, which can be helpful for advising and placement in appropriate courses.
- Applicants must submit at least three recommendation letters. One letter must be a reference from a World Olivet Assembly (WOA) church pastor who is familiar with the applicant’s current church involvement. The other two recommendations should come from church members who can comment on your personal faith in Jesus Christ. This could be two committed members of your church. Recommendations may not be from a member of your immediate family or your spouse.
- Additional recommendation – If applicants serve in another ministry besides their church, they can submit a reference from one of its leadership team members.
- Statement of Faith – Applicants must sign Great Commission University’s Statement of Faith.
- Application Fee – Applicants must submit a $75.00 non-refundable application fee.
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