Application and Admission Information

1. Submit an application and a non-refundable application fee. This fee is not required from students previously admitted to a graduate program at Concordia University Irvine.

2. Request and submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.

3. Submit 2 letters of recommendation using the university's reference form.

   • Recommendations must be current and should come from persons with whom the student has studied.  The letter should address the following: academic proficiency, personal character, and competence and effectiveness in professional work.

   • Examples of acceptable reference sources are employers, work supervisors, principals/assistant principals, university instructors, colleagues, or pastors.

4. Complete and submit a statement of intent.

5. Interview with Christ College's Director of Graduate Programs or his representative.

6. Apply for financial aid and/or set up a payment plan through the Office of the Bursar (non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid).

Admission Requirements

The applicant must submit evidence of their ability to achieve success in a graduate program, shown by the following:

1. Full Admission: a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale in all previous college work.

2. Conditional Admission: a cumulative GPA of 2.70-2.99 in all previous college work. Students admitted with provisional status may enroll for a maximum of 9 units (3 courses). If a minimum GPA of 3.25 is earned in the 3 courses (9 units), candidates may be granted regular status in a graduate program.

The MA with Director of Christian Education Certification has additional application and admission requirements. Contact the Christ College Program Coordinator for information.

International Applicants

If an international student has an undergraduate degree from an English speaking university, a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is not required. A TOEFL or IELTS score is required if the international student has an undergraduate degree from a non-English speaking university. The required scores are:

• TOEFL - 79 or higher

• IELTS - 6.5 or higher

International Student I-20 requirements can be found here.