Graduate Admission Requirements

Prospective graduate students must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Hold at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university in the U.S. or equivalent from a foreign institution
• Be proficient in English

We accept applications from all U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, immigrants and international applicants. International students must have a visa status that allows academic study at Chaminade University.  This can include temporary U.S. visas such as F-1 student visas, J-1 exchange visitors, H-1 temporary worker, dependent visas or any other non-immigrant classifications.

TOEFL Score
International students must satisfy the following requirements:
• Minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Score*
  – Paper-based: 550
  – Computer-based: 2013
  – Internet-based: 79

Test information is available from TOEFL/TSE Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 08541-6151
* TOEFL test requirement is waived if your native language is English; or if you attended an English speaking institution

Transcripts
Transcripts from institutions outside of the US must be evaluated by one of the following organizations and sent to the Office of Admissions (Graduate Programs) directly from the organization.
•World Education Services
•Educational Credential Evaluators
•American Association of College Registrars and Admission Officers

Financial Resources
Provide a statement from a banking association of available financial resources to cover tuition, room and board, books and other expenses while attending school.

Health Insurance
Health insurance, which is accepted by U.S. providers, is required for international students.

Students must submit proof of a clear TB 9 (tuberculin) test or chest x-ray, given and read less than one year prior to the start of the school semester. TB tests or chest x-rays are required by law by the State of Hawaii. International students must submit a chest x-ray. The x-ray may be taken in their country of citizenship.

We accept applications from all U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, immigrants and international applicants. International students must have a visa status that allows academic study at Chaminade University.  This can include temporary U.S. visas such as F-1 student visas, J-1 exchange visitors, H-1 temporary worker, dependent visas or any other non-immigrant classifications.

International Applicants
All visa-related requirements are handled by Office of Admissions, (808) 739-8340. This office issues I-20 Forms, required to obtaining an f-1/J-1 Student Visa in the student’s country of citizenship (to be done before arrival in the US). At registration, students must provide a copy of the I-94 form (white card attached to passport) and the I-20 ID form issues at the port of entry. To maintain student visa status while in the US, international students must:
• Hold a valid passport
• Attend the school they’ve been authorized to attend
• Carry a full course load (6 graduate credits)
• Apply for extension(s) if necessary
• Receive authorization before accepting employment
• Report any address change(s) immediately

General Requirements
• Submit application and application fee ($40)*
• Submit official transcripts

*Application fee may be paid online via credit or debit card, or submit a check made out to Chaminade University

Students must demonstrate completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by submitting official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
• Option 1: Request that the transcript is sent directly to Chaminade University from the institution
• Option 2: Submit official student copy to Chaminade University in a sealed envelope from the institution
• Option 3: Institutions that utilize secured electronic transcript services, such as eScrip-Safe, may email the transcript access information to gradserv@chaminade.edu

Chaminade University transcripts will be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from the Records Office.

Writing Sample
• Topic: “Why you want to pursue a master’s program at this point in your life.”
• Word Count: 200-300 words

MBA students are expected to be:
• Computer literate
• Have graduate-level writing skills
• College algebra level math skills

Typically, students should also have:
• An undergraduate GPA above 3.0
• Minimum of two years of relevant full-time work experience

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), letters of reference and interviews are not requirements for the MBA program, but applicants may include this information along with the required application materials to augment their application.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum admission standards may be asked, at the discretion of the MBA Program, to supply additional application materials such as GMAT scores and letters of recommendation.

Letter of Intent
• Topic: “Why do you want an MPT degree and how do you plan to use it?”

Article Reflection Essay
Read the article Eating with Honor: The Corinthian Lord’s Supper in Light of Voluntary Association Meal Practices. The article can be found on the online application linked in the Admission Requirements section.

Explain why Paul deplored the honor of shame code of the Corinthian cultural environment in relation to Eucharist.
According to Rachel McRae, how does Paul reconfigure the behaviors of the Mediterranean world for the followers of Christ as the Lord’s Supper?

Letters of Recommendation
Letters of recommendation forms will be sent to you by our Graduate Admissions Counselor after your MPT application has been submitted. To submit a letter of recommendation: 
• Option 1: Recommender may send the recommendation letter directly to the Office of Admissions
• Option 2: Applicant may submit a recommendation letter to the Office of Admissions in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature across the seal

Interview
Upon receipt of the completed graduate application file, all applicants will participate in a formal interview with a member of the MSCJA faculty. If deemed necessary, a second interview with the Program Director and/or another MSCJA faculty member may be required. If the completed graduate application file is not received in a timely manner, this will delay the interview process; thus, delaying the applicant’s possible entry into the program.

Interview
Upon receipt of the completed graduate application file, all applicants will participate in a formal interview with a member of the MSCP faculty. If deemed necessary, a second interview with the Program Director and/or another MSCP faculty member may be required. If the completed graduate application file is not received in a timely manner, this will delay the interview process; thus, delaying the applicant’s possible entry into the program.