Graduate Application Checklist

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to onlineadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Explain why you've chosen to pursue this degree.
• What work do you envision doing as a result of obtaining this degree?

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES. 
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Entrance Requirements

• Bachelor’s in computer science or a similar field, technical in nature, from a regionally accredited university. Students without adequate previous coursework in computer science may be admitted but required to take additional credits for the degree.
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5.
• Personal sketch.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Official, final transcript directly from your previous college or university.

Program Requirements

• Graduate students must maintain at least a 3.00 grade point average (GPA)
• Full-time enrollment is 9 credit hours.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
  Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
• If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Why computer science?

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation or Character Reference
• (2) Academic Recommendations/Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years.

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
• If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to onlineadmissions@oru.edu.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
• If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (1) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to onlineadmissions@oru.edu.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (1) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to onlineadmissions@oru.edu.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (1) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu or onlineadmissions@oru.edu for online.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
• If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
  If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
• If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
• If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
• If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?
• Counseling is all about developing effective relationships with others. In your Personal Statement, please include reflection on your general ability to form healthy relationships, and please also specifically address this with others from backgrounds (cultural, religious, etc.) different from yours.

Faculty Interview: You may be asked to interview either in person or via technology, e.g. Skype, FaceTime, or ZOOM. This interview will give the prospective student an opportunity to ask questions about ORU’s counseling program and the faculty member has an opportunity to ask about the student’s goals and readiness for graduate studies. Please note: Interviews only take place should the department request it. 

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
• If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?
• Counseling is all about developing effective relationships with others. In your Personal Statement, please include reflection on your general ability to form healthy relationships, and please also specifically address this with others from backgrounds (cultural, religious, etc.) different from yours.

Faculty Interview: You may be asked to interview either in person or via technology, e.g. Skype, FaceTime, or ZOOM. This interview will give the prospective student an opportunity to ask questions about ORU’s counseling program and the faculty member has an opportunity to ask about the student’s goals and readiness for graduate studies. Please note: Interviews only take place should the department request it. 

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to onlineadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
• If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?
• Counseling is all about developing effective relationships with others. In your Personal Statement, please include reflection on your general ability to form healthy relationships, and please also specifically address this with others from backgrounds (cultural, religious, etc.) different from yours.

Faculty Interview: You may be asked to interview either in person or via technology, e.g. Skype, FaceTime, or ZOOM. This interview will give the prospective student an opportunity to ask questions about ORU’s counseling program and the faculty member has an opportunity to ask about the student’s goals and readiness for graduate studies. Please note: Interviews only take place should the department request it. 

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (1) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to onlineadmissions@oru.edu.

• Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.
  • Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does it relate to your life goals?
  • Describe your own religious experience (spiritual walk), past and present.
  • Discuss major events that have occurred in your life and how they have impacted you.
  • Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?
  • (International Applicants Only) Explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/ Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years.

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents 

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

1. Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
2. Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
3. Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
4. If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.
5. Why have you chosen your field of study, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years.

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents 

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to onlineadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

1. Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does this relate to your life goals?
2. Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
3. Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
4. Why have you chosen your field of study, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?
5. (International Students Only) Please explain why you desire to study in the United States.

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec. 

• (1) Minister's Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years.

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does it relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience (spiritual walk), past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life and how they have impacted you.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?
• (Interdisciplinary Applicants Only) What is your desired area of specialization for the program and how is this related to your desire to pursue a degree in education?
• (Building Level Leadership Applicants Only) What formal teaching experience have you had & what do you hope to gain from this degree?
• (International Applicants Only) Explain why you desire to study in the United States.

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister’s Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Graduate Record Examination

The decision to waive the GRE or MAT requirement is up to the discretion of the Graduate Education Chair.

International Students

Provide a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (web-based) or IELTS proficiency of at least 6, if English is not your primary language.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.

• Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does it relate to your life goals?
• Describe your own religious experience (spiritual walk), past and present.
• Discuss major events that have occurred in your life and how they have impacted you.
• Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?
• (International Applicants Only) Explain why you desire to study in the United States.

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Minister’s Recommendation
• (2) Academic Recommendations/Professional Recommendations may be used if you have been out of school for longer than 5 years. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If your undergraduate education was completed outside the USA, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Graduate Record Examination

The decision to waive the GRE or MAT requirement is up to the discretion of the Graduate Education Chair.

International Students

Provide a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (web-based) or IELTS proficiency of at least 6, if English is not your primary language.

Admission to the Master of Healthcare Administration Program 

Applicants to the Master of Healthcare Administration will be reviewed for admission on the strength of their ability to successfully complete graduate studies and based on the criteria listed below:

• Application to MHA program. 
• A bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution. 
• Academic achievement evidenced by either (1) a minimum GPA of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale or (2) submission of GRE test scores, taken within the last five years, with a minimal combined score of 300 for the verbal and quantitative sections. This requirement is waived if an applicant has earned a previous graduate degree or has five years of work experience after college. 
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. 
• Professional resumé. 
• Two letters of recommendation. 
• Documentation of English proficiency for any student whose first language is not English, as evidenced by 
  • A minimum TOFEL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score: 500, paper-based; 173, computer-based; or 61, Internet-based; or 
  • A minimum 6.5 IELTS score (International English Language Testing System) on the Academic Module; or 
  • A Duolingo score of 110 or better. 
• Signed Honor Code pledge, reflecting alignment with ORU’s vision, mission, and standards of conduct. 

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required information is made available to ORU for an admissions decision. The admissions committee of the College of Health Sciences - School of Nursing will review the applicant’s records when all information is complete. Applications are reviewed and evaluated in the order in which they are received. Admissions decisions are communicated to applicants in writing as soon as possible after the decision has been made. 

In accordance with the university’s philosophy of educating the whole person (spirit, mind, and body), all students are required to participate in the university’s health and fitness program. A medical assessment form must be completed prior to any physical activity as part of the first graduate HPE course. 

Admission may be denied for such things as crimes, moral turpitude, prior suspension, or any other factors that would be detrimental or disruptive to the university or its students. The university reserves the right to refuse or revoke admission or readmission to any prospective student or returning student. Any applicant who intentionally withholds pertinent information or who falsifies information may be required to withdraw from Oral Roberts University.

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (1) Academic/Professional Recommendation: An academic recommendation must be submitted by current or former professors. Professional recommendations may be submitted if you have not been in college within the last five years.
• (1) Professional Recommendation
• (1) Ministerial Recommendation: Must be submitted by your minister or another church/ministry leader.
• (1) Layperson Recommendation: Must be submitted by an individual under your ministry care or supervision.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your files. If you are having issues uploading files, please email them to gradadmissions@oru.edu. 

• Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double or single space, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully.
  
  • Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does it relate to your life goals?
  • Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
  • Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
  • Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?
  • (International Applicants Only) Explain why you desire to study in the United States.
• Autobiographical Sketch: Please address the following prompts fully. Type answers in a double-spaced format and save all responses to one pdf.
  • Autobiographical Statement: Present an account of your understanding of your call into full-time ministry. State your self-understanding of your ministry in the light of biblical, theological, and historical insights. Also, indicate your areas of strengths and weaknesses as you have carried out your ministry. This comprehensive statement must be at least 500 words.
  • Ministerial Experience: Submit a comprehensive account and description of your ministerial context and experience. Include the names of all churches/pastorates served, responsibilities, dates, and positions held and membership of each pastorate. If your ministry is not a local pastorate, provide a thorough description of it. It is understood that there may be considerable variety in the experiences of applicants who are in full-time ministry.
  • Plans for Continuing in Full-Time Ministry: The Doctor of Ministry degree is an "in ministry" degree. All applicants are required to continue in a recognized form of full-time ministry for the duration of the program. Please state your plans for continuing in ministry.
  • Statement of Reason for Applying to ORU: Indicate your reason for desiring a Doctor of Ministry degree. Why did you choose ORU?
  • Finances: Discuss how you plan to finance your Doctor of Ministry program if accepted. How will your church or present ministry assist with your expenses?

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If any of your college-level or post-bachelor’s degree studies were completed outside of the United States, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Graduate Record Examination

Send us results from one of the following tests:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Visit ets.org to send us your score using our school code: 6552.
Miller's Analogies Test (MAT): Visit pearsonassessments.com to send us your score using our school code: 2173.
Note: We may waive this requirement if you hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. 

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your files. If you are having issues uploading files, please email them to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Writing Sample: Provide a writing sample of academic work, approximately 25 pages with footnotes and bibliography, completed within past 3 years and reflecting both the ability to complete independent research and a research interest appropriate to the degree program is required. This essay will be evaluated in terms of clarity of its thesis, ability to sustain an argument, critical engagement with pertinent primary and secondary sources, and professional presentation.
• Vocational Essay: Write a 1,500 word vocational essay that details the following: a) personal testimony and spiritual journey; b) personal sense of vocation to academic and ministry leadership; c) professional goals; and d) plans to make original contributions to his or her academic field.
• Research Proposal: Write a 500-1,000 word academic essay about your proposed research interest or question, which must have the potential to develop into a topic suitable for Ph.D. study.

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (2) Academic/Professional Recommendation: Academic recommendations must be submitted by current or former professors. Professional recommendations may be submitted if you have not been in college within the last five years. 
• 1 Professional Recommendation.
• 1 Personal Recommendation: Must be submitted by a non-relative or co-worker.

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU.
• If any of your college-level or post-bachelor’s degree studies were completed outside of the United States, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

Graduate Record Examination

Send us results from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Visit ets.org to send us your score using our school code: 6552. You must have completed the GRE within 5 years of beginning the Ph.D. application process. Preference is given to those whose verbal score is in excess of 160 (600 paper-based) and whose analytical writing score is in excess of 5.0.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to onlineadmissions@oru.edu.

• Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double spaced, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 1-3 pages, please answer the following questions fully.
  
  • Why does obtaining an FNP/DNP interest you?
  • Why do you want to attend ORU?
  • What are your future plans as an APN?
  • What are your perceived strengths and weaknesses?
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae: 
  Please include the following items:
  • Employment History/Status
    • Current employer: name, address, contact information
    • Employee status (full-time, part-time, per diem, locum tenens)
    • Position & Title 
    • Length of practice as a BSN Registered Nurse
    • Length of continuous clinical practice
    • *Must show evidence of at least 2,000 hours work experience as a professional nurse prior to beginning year two of the program.
  • Awards, Honors and Special Recognitions as it relates to nursing career
  • Professional Organizations/Memberships

• Background check: 
  Done via ACCUFAX at student’s expense (you will be contacted soon after registration to begin this process).
• Active RN License 

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (3) Letters of reference. At least two should be from Nursing Professionals.

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU. Please note: Your final transcript must include the following information:
  • Your degree shows you graduated with your BSN.
  • That you received a 3.0 GPA or higher with a minimum 2.5 GPA in all nursing core courses. 
  • You successfully earned a "C" or higher in your undergraduate Statistics class.
• If any of your college-level or post-bachelor’s degree studies were completed outside of the United States, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

International Students

• Provide a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (web-based) or IELTS proficiency of at least 6, if English is not your primary language.
• If any of your college-level or post-bachelor’s degree studies were completed outside of the United States, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into your application. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading files, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu.

• (2) Writing Samples: Your Enrollment Counselor will send you further instructions on the content of the writing samples and how to submit those for review. If you have not received these instructions, connect with your Enrollment Counselor at  gradadmissions@oru.edu. 
• Personal Sketch: (Required for all Doctoral applicants) In a total of 1-2 pages, please answer the following questions fully. Type answers in double-space format and save all responses to one pdf. file. Attach this document to your application by logging into your application at apply.oru.edu. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file. If you are having issues uploading the file, please email it to gradadmissions@oru.edu. All submissions are held in confidence.
  
  • Why do you desire to attend ORU, and how does it relate to your life goals?
  • Describe your own religious experience, past and present.
  • Discuss major events that have occurred in your life.
  • Why have you chosen your field of vocation/ministry, and how do you see the degree program for which you are making application equipping you for that field?
  • If you are an international student, please explain why you desire to study in the United States.

Recommendations

You may use the following link to have your recommendations submitted online: go.oru.edu/gradrec.

• (3) Academic/Professional Recommendations from current or former professors
• (1) Minister's Recommendation must be returned/submitted by your minister or another church/ministry leader who is not a relative. (This may be waived for ORU alumni.)

Transcripts

You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from your Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution. This must be sent directly from the university to ORU.

• If any of your college-level or post-bachelor’s degree studies were completed outside of the United States, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

International Students

• Provide a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 80 (web-based) or IELTS proficiency of at least 6, if English is not your primary language.

Additional Documents

Attach documents to your application by logging into apply.oru.edu. Click the "View Additional Items" link next to your application type, then upload your file(s). If you are having issues uploading files, please email files to onlineadmissions@oru.edu.

• Personal Sketch: The essay should be typed with standard paper formats (i.e. 12 point font, double spaced, 1” margins, etc). In a total of 3 pages or 750 words, please address the following questions under appropriate section headers. Save the essay in one PDF file.
  
  • How has your academic journey, from a bachelor’s to a master’s degree, contributed to your personal identity and professional practice?
  • Based on the DSL Program Handbook, what would you personally learn as a doctoral student?
  • What opportunities might a DSL open for you? How does that relate to your life goals?
  • If accepted, how would you finance your doctoral studies?

Resume or Curriculum Vitae:

Please include the following items and save the file as a PDF:

• Full name, address, phone, email(s), website, LinkedIn, Twitter
• Employment history
  • Current & previous employers for the past decade: company name, website, city
  • Position & title, years employed
  • Employee status (full-time, part-time, per diem, interim)
  • Job responsibilities (3-5 bullet points per employer)
  • Major achievements and skills (include percentage growth achieved)
• Career Timeline- recap from early to mid-career, articulating both technical skills gained and supervisory experience (enumerate number of direct reports)
• Formal degrees and occupation-based certificates (institutions & year obtained)
• Professional organizations/memberships
• Publications, conference presentations
• Teaching experience and courses taught
• Community involvement, volunteer work, committees, boards, etc.
• Awards, honors and special recognitions
• Personal references (3), name, location, phone, email

Recommendations

The applicant is not responsible to submit recommendations. If needed, the Admissions Committee will solicit these, based on the “Personal References” applicants provide in their Resume. 

Transcripts

• You are required to send Final/Official transcripts from all universities you attended. These must be sent directly from the university to ORU. Please note: Your final transcript must include the following information:
  • Your degree shows you graduated with an accredited master’s degree.
  • You earned a 3.0 GPA or higher in your program.
• If any post-bachelor’s degree studies were completed outside of the United States, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.
• ORU understands that the grading systems abroad are very different from the U.S. patterned grading system. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to assign letter grade equivalents based on nationally recognized standards when calculating equivalent GPA from academic records issued abroad.

International Students

• Documentation of English proficiency for any student whose first language is not English, as evidenced by a minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score: 500 (paper-based); 173 (computer-based); or 61 (internet-based); or a minimum 6.5 IELTS score (International English Language Testing System) on the Academic Module: or a Duolingo score of 120 or better.
• If any of your post-bachelor’s degree studies were completed outside of the United States, a course-by-course evaluation of translated transcripts is required for all coursework completed after your secondary education to a transcript evaluation agency such as SpanTran, Scholaro, ECE, or a similar evaluation service recommended by AICE or NACES.

Graduate Record Examination

The DSL degree DOES NOT require applicants to take the GRE, but applicants can report their test scores using our school code of 6552.