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1. Application Form. Prospective students interested in applying to ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ must submit the application form from ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ does not accept the Common Application

2. Admission Essay - Applicants must submit a structured and personal essay designed to assess their spiritual journey, personal faith, and ministerial calling, motivation for pursuing their graduate program at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½, understanding of theological vocation and ministry integration, prior ministry experience and formative influences, academic readiness and capacity for graduate-level study, study discipline and plans for managing academic workload, tentative future plans and alignment with the University’s mission, confession, and values.

3. A bachelor's degree from a CHEA or USDE-accredited U.S. institution. Note: Applicants with a baccalaureate degree from a state approved 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 emailed directly from the issuing educational institution to the email address of the Admissions Office at admissions@olivetuniversity.edu or mailed directly from the issuing educational institution to the following address of ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½:

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½
Attn: Admissions
10257 St. Charles Rock Road
St. Ann, MO 63074

4. A minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent according to the institution's grading norms, for all coursework 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.

5. 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 Olivet 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.

6. Program Language Proficiency
A. ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ requires the submission of evidence for proficiency in the language of instruction. Instructions offered are only in the language(s) of the specific degree program enrolled/applied for. See the section on "Program Language Proficiency Requirements" below. ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ offers the following types of programs.

• i. Degree programs in English. This is the regular type of degree program offered at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ and as long as not noted otherwise in the enrollment agreement, all instructions at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ are offered in English.
• ii. Degree programs fully in Chinese. These degree programs exclusively require evidence for minimum Chinese language proficiency. All instructions at these programs are offered in Chinese only.
• iii. Degree programs fully in Korean. These degree programs exclusively require evidence for minimum Korean language proficiency. All instructions at these programs are offered in Korean only.
• iv. Degree programs with additional language proficiency requirements beyond the ones relating to the language of instruction. These language requirements normally relate to the original languages required for research and are separately listed in those program descriptions.

Note: Students enrolled in any of the programs described may demonstrate proficiency in additional languages of instruction throughout the course of study. Even though this allows registration of additional courses as they are available, more than half (50%) of the program must be completed in the original program language, or a change of program must be applied for.

B. Transcripts not in English must be evaluated by an appropriate third party and translated into English or evaluated by a trained transcript evaluator fluent in the language on the transcript.

In this case, the evaluator must have expertise in the educational practices of the country of origin and include an English translation of the review.

7. Recommendations - Applicants are required to submit the following recommendations through standardized forms or questionnaires sent by OU to their referees’ email addresses, which may include spiritual, academic, and ministry/character evaluations. Please note that recommendations may not be provided by immediate family members or spouses.

· Pastoral Recommendation: One reference letter must be provided by a pastor within the applicant’s local Olivet Assembly (OA) church, or by a chaplain or spiritual leader who can verify the applicant’s current spiritual condition, involvement, and standing within the church community.

· Academic Recommendation: At least one reference letter must be provided by a teacher, academic instructor, or academic counselor of the applicant to evaluate the applicant’s capacity to study and thrive in a higher education setting.

Note 1: If such a recommendation is unavailable, the applicant should provide a formal written explanation.

· Ministry Recommendation: Applicants who are actively engaged in ministries are required to have a reference letter submitted from their ministry leader. This reference letter should attest to the applicant’s contributions in both spiritual and practical areas of ministry involvement.

Note 2: If a recommendation from a ministry leader is unavailable, applicants may submit either of the following alternative references:

- A recommendation from a committed member of the Olivet Assembly church who has previously served as the applicant’s faculty member

- A recommendation letter from another pastor within the applicant’s local OA church.

These alternatives may be particularly appropriate in the following circumstances:

- Applicants with limited ministry involvement due to visa status or other personal circumstances

- Applicants whose pastor also serves as their ministry leader - Recent high school graduates who have not yet had the opportunity to participate actively in a ministry context.

Additional Note: Additional recommendation letters may be required depending on specific program requirements. The University reserves the right to determine the acceptance and adequacy of all submitted recommendations.

8. Statement of Faith – Applicants are required to sign ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½'s Statement of Faith.

9. Application Fee – Applicants are required to submit a $75.00 non-refundable application fee.

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ reserves the right to interview an applicant if deemed necessary after reviewing the student’s application information. The interview may take place via Zoom or in person. In this context, the admission decision will be made after the interview is conducted and evaluated by the Admissions Committee.

Besides, ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ reserves the right to request additional documentation, assessments, interviews, or letters of recommendation as needed to make a complete determination of an applicant's suitability for the program.

Application Deadlines

Spring: February 15
Fall: May 15
Winter: November 15