General Admission Requirements — SGCS

To be admitted into an SGCS program at Olivet Nazarene University, an applicant must meet the following general prerequisites:

  1. Submit a completed Olivet Nazarene University application form, along with a $50 application fee. The application fee for programs in the School of Theology and Christian Ministry is $25.00. Other fees may be required by some programs. Application forms may be obtained from the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies office. For Education programs, application forms may be obtained from the office of the Director of Enrollment Management.
  2. Demonstrate moral character consistent with attendance at a Christian university.
  3. Possess ability and discipline to pursue rigorous college-level studies or graduate level studies.
  4. Submit an official transcript from all colleges and universities previously attended.

    * Official Transcript: A transcript with the registrar's seal from the institution granting credit sent directly to the Director of Admissions and Student Services, Olivet Nazarene University, School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, One University Avenue, Bourbonnais, IL 60914-2345.

For all programs in the School of Theology and Christian Ministry, materials should be sent to: Graduate Program Specialist; ONU School of Theology and Christian Ministry; One University Avenue Box 6048; Bourbonnais, IL 60914.

Please refer to the programs listed below for additional admission requirements. Special and probationary admission requirements are detailed later in this section of the catalog.

Admission to Associate of Arts in Business — SGCS

Admission to Bachelor of Business Administration — SGCS

Admission to Bachelor of Science in Nursing — SGCS

Admission to Bachelor of Science in Practical Ministries — SGCS

Admission to Master of Business Administration — SGCS

Admission to Master of Organizational Leadership — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts in Education, Master of Education — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts in Teaching, Elementary, K-12, and Secondary — SGCS

Admission to Middle School Endorsement — SGCS

Admission to English as a Second Language Endorsement — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, Master of Arts in School Counseling — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts, Philosophy of History or Political Theory — SGCS

Admission to Master of Practical Ministry — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts, Biblical Studies — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts, Christian Ministry — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts, Family Ministry — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts, Pastoral Leadership — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts, Pastoral Ministry — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts, Religion — SGCS

Admission to Master of Arts, Youth Ministry — SGCS

Admission to Master of Ministry — SGCS

Admission to Master of Divinity — SGCS

Admission to Master of Science in Nursing — SGCS

Admission to Doctor of Education — SGCS

International Student Admissions Policy — SGCS

Probationary Admission, Undergraduate Programs — SGCS

Probationary Admission, Graduate Programs — SGCS

Special Admission, Undergraduate Programs — SGCS

Special Admission, Graduate Programs — SGCS

Admission for College Seniors, Graduate Programs — SGCS

Transfer of Credit, Undergraduate Programs — SGCS

Transfer of Credit, Graduate Programs — SGCS

Admissions Policies — SGCS