Graduate Admission Requirements

You know what direction you want to take, but now you’re looking for the school that fits your academic journey and schedule. We can help! To make the application experience seamless and to ensure your application receives the time and attention it deserves, be sure to meet the following requirements. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Minimum General Admissions Requirements

Prospective graduate students must meet the following minimum requirements:

Hold at least a baccalaureate or master’s degree (depending on the program of interest) from a regionally accredited college/university in the U.S. or equivalent from a foreign institution
Be proficient in English
Submit application and application fee*
Submit official transcripts

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

Official Transcripts

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 [email protected]

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

Additional Program Requirements

Writing Sample

Topic: “Why do you want to pursue a master’s program at this point in your life?”
Word Count: 200–300 words

Answer the following essay questions (each response should be between 250–500 words).

Describe how your work experience has prepared you for future graduate study in the MBA program.
Describe in detail the long-range career goals you have at this time relative to the MBA program.

MBA students are expected to:

Be computer literate
Have graduate-level writing skills
Have college-algebra level math skills

Typically, students should also have:

An undergraduate G.P.A. above 3.0
Minimum of two years of relevant full-time work experience

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) scores, letters of reference and interviews are not standard 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.

A well qualified One Year MBA candidate will possess:

A 3.0 or higher GPA in undergraduate coursework
Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Completed essay questions
Interview
GMAT or GRE are not required

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 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.

Complete Ed.D. application
Official bachelor and master program transcripts from regionally accredited colleges or universities
Transcripts from graduate-level institutions must have a 3.0 or better grade point average
Current professional resume/curriculum vitae
Personal essay
Three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals, other than family members or friends, who can comment on the applicant’s capabilities and suitability to be successful in a doctoral program
Two (2) writing and/or written research samples
International candidates from countries where English is not the native language must meet TOEFL requirements

Earned BSN from an accredited ACEN or CCNE School of Nursing
RN licensed is required by end of the first DNP term.
Professional Resume/CV
College Transcripts
Two letters of professional recommendation
Personal Statement: Why do you want to pursue your DNP?
Interview via web/zoom or in-person
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required
GPA minimum is not required

Those interested in applying for the Hawai‘i School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade University of Honolulu should contact the Admission Department for specific instructions. Admissions requirements are:

Possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an appropriately certified foreign institution
Possess an undergraduate degree grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) or a graduate grade point average of 3.25 (on a scale of 4.0)
Complete the program application (via online form)
Submit a personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession
Submit a current résumé (or career summary)
Submit 3 applicant recommendation letters
Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended

Complete an in-person (or web-based) interview with members of the faculty

International Students

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.

In addition to regular admission requirements, international applicants who native language is not English must submit either:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), minimum score on the TOEFL –IBT is 79. ().
Ilets, minimum score is 6.5
PTE, minimum score is 53
Apply for an evaluation of post-secondary transcripts from the following organization: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services

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 that 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.

International Applicants
All visa-related requirements are handled by the Office of Admissions (808) 739-8340. This office issues I-20 Forms, required for obtaining an f-1/J-1 student visa in the student’s country of citizenship (to be done before arrival in the U.S.). At registration, students must provide a copy of the I-94 form (white card attached to passport) and the I-20 ID form issued at the port of entry. To maintain student visa status while in the U.S., 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

Submitting Documents

Official transcripts, test scores and letters of recommendation must be mailed directly to:

Chaminade University
Office of Admissions
Attn: Graduate Programs
3140 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816

Essay responses, letter of intent, and article reflection essay may be emailed to [email protected].