Admissions Requirements
- Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or seminary
- Have an undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher (3.0 for the M.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration degree program)
- The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) Writing Assessment may be required if the applicant's college grade point average is lower than the 2.50 requirement
- Students in the Graduate Programs must also read and acknowledge the University Statement of Faith, and reflect a commitment to Jesus Christ as their personal Savior
Admissions Process
- Graduate Application for Admissions (either online or in print)
- $25 non-refundable application fee
- Official academic transcript(s) from the institution(s) from where you received your undergraduate and graduate degree(s). (download transcript request form)
- Submit reference forms as required by your program of interest
- Official TOEFL exam scores (international applicants only). Use PBU's school code (#2661)
- Submit an autobiographical essay through the online application, emailing your admissions professional, or by postal mail, addressing the following (additional essay questions may need to be answered as required by your program of interest):
> How have you come to know Christ as your personal Savior and how are you currently cultivating your spiritual life?> What is your current employment situation?> Why have you chosen to pursue a graduate degree at this point in your life?> How do you believe obtaining a degree will impact your current and future ministry/work?
Admissions Deadlines
PBU operates on a rolling admissions basis for applicants who are U.S. citizens. Newly accepted students are able to start taking courses beginning the next available term.
Admissions Requirements for International Students
In addition to the standard admissions process, international students must be familiar with and fulfill requirements outlined within the
International Admissions page for Graduate Students.