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.

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.