Admission
Undergraduate
Admission Requirements
- Admission Essay – Applicants must submit a written essay approximately 700-1000 words in length describing their personal faith in Jesus Christ. Applicants must also submit their admission essay 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.
- High School Transcripts – Applicants to Great Commission University’s undergraduate degree programs must submit an official high school transcript from the public, private, or home school or official transcripts undertaken at all colleges or universities. Applicants who have not graduated from high school must attain the General Educational Development (GED) certificate before admission.
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
- 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 SAT/ACT test scores, with exceptions*. If an applicant submits multiple score reports, the highest score earned in every single sub score of the examination is used.
*NOTE: SAT /ACT test scores are not required to establish the admission eligibility of applicants with high school 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 the purposes of advising and placement in appropriate courses
- Recommendations – 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.
Admission Requirements
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