ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2007-2008
6-1: Admission Information - College of Adult and Graduate Studies
The application process for admission
to the Adult Studies programs at Colorado Christian University is a personal
one. Each applicant is assigned an enrollment counselor to assist with the
application and enrollment process. The CCU admission process is selective. We
seek students who have the potential to succeed academically and who are
motivated to grow personally and professionally.
Students may begin study in CCU's Adult programs throughout the year. Students are encouraged to begin their studies at CCU at the earliest possible point and to continue through completion of their degree.
Application for Admission to Adult Studies
- Complete the Application for Admission. Information provided on the application is confidential.
- Submit the nonrefundable application fee. Please do not send cash. Your application will not be processed until the application fee is received.
- Request official transcripts from your high school and any colleges or universities you have attended. If you are currently enrolled at another college or university, please request that a final transcript be mailed upon graduation or completion. An official GED score report may be submitted in lieu of a high school transcript.
Application for Admission to Nursing Program
Students are encouraged to begin their studies at CCU at the earliest possible point and to continue through completion of their degree.
Students applying to the Nursing Program must first apply to, and be accepted by, the College of Adult and Graduate Studies following the application process outlined above. Students who have not completed course prerequisites may apply to CCU, complete the prerequisites and apply to the Nursing program no earlier than 6 months prior to their expected start date in the program. For students transferring in all prerequisites it is recommended that application to both the College of Adult and Graduate Studies and the Nursing Program be made simultaneously but no earlier than 6 months prior to their expected start date in the nursing program.
Nursing program admission is selective and requires careful attention to detail to meet all admissions requirements. Applicants are required to demonstrate a minimum GPA of 2.5 (3.0 preferred) in the prerequisite courses. No grade below a C will be accepted. Meeting the minimum GPA requirement is not a guarantee of admission.
Acceptance to the Nursing Program also requires a background check, drug screening, physical exam, current immunization record, and proof of current CPR certification. Applicants will be required to complete an entrance placement exam and may be asked to submit additional information as needed for the admissions decision. Successful candidates will be notified of acceptance by mail.
Admission Status: College of Adult and Graduate Students
Full Admission: Students have submitted all required documents and met all quality standards. No further requirements are needed for admission to CCU.
Provisional Admission: Students are admitted with work in progress or admitted pending receipt of official documents.
Conditional Admission: Students are admitted with all required documents but are required to meet specific performance standards their first term at CCU due to failing to meet one or more quality standards.
Additional Instructions for International Students
- Transcripts from international educational institutions must be evaluated by World Education Services.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores must be submitted by students whose first language is not English.
- International students must demonstrate the ability to pay for nine months of expenses before admission. The student must submit one of the following: a bank statement showing adequate funds on deposit or a statement from an American citizen guaranteeing payment of expenses. The sponsor must demonstrate the ability to pay by submitting bank statements or tax documents in addition to the letter of support.
Readmission
Students who have not completed a course at CCU for 12 months or more (from the end of the last semester of enrollment) must reapply for admission. If the student has attended another institution, an official transcript must be submitted. Students who return to CCU following an absence of 12 months or longer must meet all current admission and degree requirements. A new degree plan will be provided based on the current academic catalog. Students who have been dismissed for disciplinary reasons or suspended from CCU for academic reasons must meet requirements for readmission.
Non-Degree-Seeking
Students may enroll in courses for personal or professional enrichment without entering a degree program. Individuals who wish to take courses (audit or for credit) without entering a degree program need not meet regular entrance requirements, but must complete the Non-Degree Seeking application. Non-Degree Seeking students who wish to transfer into a degree program must complete the Degree Seeking application and meet all admission requirements for that program. An Adult Non-Degree seeking student can apply a maximum of 16 undergraduate, non-degree credit hours toward a CCU undergraduate degree program.
Application for Admission to Graduate Studies Programs
The application process for admission to the College of Adult and Graduate Studies graduate programs is a selective one. We seek students who have the potential to succeed academically and who are motivated to grow personally and professionally. Each applicant is assigned an enrollment counselor to assist with the application and enrollment process.
- Complete the Application for Admission. Please check the Application for department-specific requirements such as test scores, letters of recommendation and essays.
- Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae. (A curriculum vitae is a short summary of your educational and academic background as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details.)
- Submit official transcripts reflecting a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Submit the nonrefundable application fee. Please do not send cash. Your application will not be processed until the application fee is received.
- Students are advised that each graduate program may have unique requirements. They are advised to check with the Enrollment Counselor for specific requirements.
International Applicants
- Transcripts from international educational institutions must be evaluated by World Education Services
- Before applying, students must have proper work visas in place. Approved work visas include B1, H1, or L1. We will not issue student visas (I20) to students enrolled in programs for working professionals.
- International students must submit: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores and World Education Services evaluation of transcripts for coursework completed in other countries.
- International applicants may be asked to submit additional information (for example: financial statement, original degree books, or original visa documentation).
Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-Degree Seeking status is a category for students who are qualified to take graduate-level courses for graduate credit, but who are not applicants for a graduate degree program. Graduate courses open to individuals with non-degree seeking status are those for which the student has met all stated course prerequisites, or for which the student has the signed approval of the director or assistant dean of the program. No more than nine hours of graduate level course work may be taken prior to advancement to Graduate Full Admission.
Readmission
Students who have not completed a course at CCU for 12 months or more (from the end of the last semester of enrollment) must reapply for admission. If the student has attended another institution, an official transcript must be submitted. Students who return to CCU following an absence of 12 months or longer must meet all current admission and degree requirements. A new degree plan will be provided based on the current academic catalog. Students who have been dismissed for disciplinary reasons must meet requirements for readmission.
