A Graduate Admission Introduction & Requirements Update Delete



Southern Adventist University welcomes applications from students who will commit themselves to an educational program that unites academic integrity and Christian principles. The University does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, or disability.

Application for admission to graduate study, with the exception of the RN to MSN program is open to any person with a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, recognized by Southern Adventist University. Applicants must have a satisfactory grade point average (see requirement of individual Schools). All application materials become the property of the University and are not forwarded or returned. Incomplete and inactive applications are purged after 12 months. An applicant whose file has been purged must reapply by the deadline dates for the term in which enrollment is anticipated.

Enrollment in a graduate program is a privilege that may be withdrawn at the discretion of the Dean of the Graduate Studies if the integrity of university standards is jeopardized.

Admission Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) is required for regular admission to a graduate program.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for admission:

  1. Graduate application form (available online at southern.edu/graduatestudies).
  2. Non-refundable application fee.
  3. Official transcript from the undergraduate school granting the undergraduate degree and all relevant undergraduate transcripts from schools attended.
  4. Professional recommendations as requested by the respective School.
  5. Additional materials as required by the respective School. Please refer to the School admission requirements page for specific requirements.

Once all pertinent materials are received by Graduate Studies, the application is reviewed and forwarded to the respective School. Applicants are accepted at the discretion of each School's admissions committee and are notified by e-mail once an action is taken.