ADMISSIONS
A. Enrollment Procedure
Application forms, the current school catalog, and other information concerning
enrollment may be obtained from the Registrar or Office of Academic Affairs. Students may apply at any time and may start at the beginning of any semester. All application documents need to be submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs at least three weeks prior to the beginning of classes. Those applicants judged to be fully qualified who exhibit ample evidence of capacity to successfully complete the university's various educational programs will receive a written letter of acceptance from the Office of Academic Affairs.
B. Admission Requirements
1. Undergraduate
High school graduates are invited to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Arts degree
program. Application forms, and other pertinent information for enrollment may be
obtained from the Office of Academic Affairs or the Registrar.
All applicants submitting to an undergraduate program must provide the following to the
Office of Academic Affairs:
· Completed application for admission form
· Application fee of $30.00 (non-refundable)
· Official high school transcript(s) or GED and official transcripts of any postsecondary schools attended
· Overall GPA of 2.0 (on a scale of 4.0)
· Recommendation letters: 1 academic/professional and 1 pastor/minister
· Two photos (1.5” x 1.5”).
2. Graduate
The seminary was established to train and equip mature individuals to serve in the
Christian ministry. The School of Theology, therefore, seeks students who are ready to
study diligently to complete the required courses in preparation for Christian ministry.
The basic pre-requisite for entrance into the seminary is a bachelor’s degree from a
recognized college or university in the United States or abroad. Students who have
earned an undergraduate degree from RPUS may be able to obtain up to 15 credits of
advanced standing towards the MDiv degree and 9 credits towards the MATS. Beyond
that, in rare situations, special considerations are made case by case by the Dean of
Academic Affairs.
Each applicant for admission to the seminary must submit the following:
· A completed application form
· Application fee of $30.00 (non-refundable)
· Evidence of a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent. Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended must be sent to the Office of Academic Affairs. The grades attained give promise that the applicant can pursue courses in the seminary satisfactorily. The transcript should show the broad and comprehensive education essential to theological studies
· Overall GPA of 2.5 (on a scale of 4.0)
· Two letters of recommendation (forms provided from the Registrar or Office of Academic Affairs);
· Statement (250 words or more) of applicant’s Christian experience and reasons for applying to RPUS
· A statement (250 words or more) of professional objectives
· Two photos (1.5” x 1.5”)
3. Other Requirements
Because of the moral/spiritual nature of theological studies and the high demand of the
curriculum standards, the seminary examines credentials with a view to ascertaining
whether an applicant is of good moral character, is of serious purpose, and has the
aptitude to complete the rigorous academic program required for graduation. The
university and seminary may grant admission based on the credentials submitted
to the Office of Academic Affairs. A personal interview with the applicant prior to
admission will be required.
C. International Admission Requirements
RPUS is not yet authorized to admit international students.
D. Admission of Veterans
RPUS is not yet a school participating in the GI Bill’s educational program.