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Admissions

General Admissions Information

Magister University welcomes applications from all students interested in quality educational experience, encompassed in a truly Christian environment. The theme- Christ is King- permeates the atmosphere of Magister University.

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year on a first-come, first-serve basis. Magister University’s rolling admission policy makes it possible to notify applicants of an acceptance decision without unnecessary delays. Students are encouraged, however, to apply as early as possible to avoid delays near the beginning of semesters.

Admissions of Students with a Secondary School Diploma

The student should complete the applicable requirements for freshman or transfer students as stated hereafter.

Admissions of Students with a Secondary School Diploma Equivalent

Home School or Non-Accredited Secondary School Student: A student who has graduated from a non-accredited secondary school or from a home school education program will be considered for admission. The student should complete the applicable requirements for freshman or transfer students as stated hereafter.

Secondary School Equivalency Diploma Student: A student who has received a secondary school equivalency diploma (i.e. GED, etc.) must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. The student should also complete the applicable requirements for freshman or transfer students as stated hereafter.

Admission Requirements and Procedures

Magister University is committed to providing the best possible educational services to help students prepare fro a successful and productive future. Students who meet the admission standards will have a greatly increased probability for success at Magister.

Magister University exercises equal opportunity policies in matters of admission without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, and mental or physical disability. The Director of Enrollment and Retention may process acceptance decisions upon receipt of official test scores, transcripts and any additional academic information as deemed appropriate. However, the application and admission process must still be fully completed in a timely manner.

Freshman Student Requirements

Freshman students should submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

  1. A completed application for admission and an application fee of $25.00 USD (non-refundable).
  2. An official secondary school transcript indicating a 2.00 cumulative grade point average on at least six semesters of secondary school work and listing senior subjects, or official documentation of a secondary school equivalency diploma indicating a passing score. (Students who have been educated at home must submit a transcript outlining courses taken, a cumulative GPA of 2.00/4.00, and the name of any affiliated association or curriculum program used in the process of home schooling.) If, upon receipt of final transcript there has been significant change in academic status, the Office of Admissions maintains the right to re-evaluate acceptance status.
  3. In addition to the requirements above, Magister University recommends that students applying for admissions finish in the top half of their graduating class and complete the following amount of secondary school units:
    • 4 units of English
    • 2 units of Mathematics (preferable Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and/or Geometry)
    • 2 units of Natural/Physical Science (one unit must be a laboratory science)
    • 2 units of Social Science
    • 1 unit of Foreign Language

Conditional Acceptance- Freshman Applicants: Some students may be admitted on terms of conditional acceptance if they do not meet the above criteria.

All freshman admission requirements remain the same as stated above; however, consideration will be given to students who can only meet the following criteria:

  • 2.00 GPA

The student may also be required to have a personal or phone interview and/or furnish additional recommendations from school, church, or community persons.

If the student is accepted on Conditional Acceptance, he/she will be restricted to a maximum of 14 hours in the first semester of attendance at the Magister University, and will be expected to achieve a grade point average of 2.00 during that term. At the completion of the first semester, the student’s academic advisor and the Director of Enrollment and Retention will review the student’s grades.

Special Acceptance- Freshman Applicants: Magister University reserves he right to consider an applicant who does not meet the standards for acceptance if special circumstances apply. These decisions will be reviewed by the Enrollment, Orientation, Registration and Retention Committee and may be subject to the same conditions and restrictions as students admitted conditionally.

Transfer Student Requirements

Transfer students should submit the following to the Office of Admissions:

  • A completed application for admission and an application fee of $25.00 (non-refundable)
  • Official transcripts sent directly to Magister University Office of Admissions from each college/university attended indicating a resulting cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above at the end of most recent semester of attendance at the last college/university. If upon receipt of final transcript there has been significant change in academic status, the Office of Admissions maintains the right to re-evaluate acceptance status.

Students may also be required to submit the following:

  • An official final secondary school transcript indicating a cumulative grade point average or an official documentation of a secondary school equivalency diploma (i.e. GED, etc.) indicating a passing score. (Students who have been educated at home must submit a transcript outlining courses taken, a cumulative GPA, and the name of any affiliated association or curriculum program used in the process of home schooling.)

*Transfer students in good standing who are applying with fewer than 12 semester hours of college credit should refer to the Admission Requirements for Freshman Students. Students who are applying with fewer than 12 semester hours of college credit who are not in good academic standing should refer to the section, Special Accept- Transfer Students, below.

Conditional Acceptance-Transfer Applicants: Some students may be admitted on terms of Conditional Acceptance if they do not meet the above criteria.

All transfer admission requirements remain the same as stated above: however, consideration will be given to students who can only meet one of the following criteria:

  • 1.8 GPA if student has completed no more than 35 hours
  • 1.9 GPA if student has completed 36-59 hours

The student may also be required to have a personal or phone interview and/or furnish recommendations from school, church, or community persons.

If the student is accepted on Conditional Acceptance, he/she will be restricted to a maximum of 14 hours in the first semester of attendance at Magister University, and will be expected to achieve a grade point average of 2.00 during that term. At the completion of the first semester, the student’s academic advisor and the Director of Enrollment and Retention will review the student’s grades.

Transfer of Credit: Collegiate level courses taken at an accredited institution will be considered for credit at Magister University, provided the courses are comparable in content to courses taught at Magister University. A passing grade is acceptable. Courses in English Composition I and II must earn a grade of “C” or better in each to be accepted for credit.