Graduate Student Admissions Process

This includes any items outside of the application itself including the following:

• Graduate Essay -
  • The components of the essay must address the following: 1) Your personal history 2) Your Christian ministry experience, focused on the past three years 3) How this master's degree program will help you toward your personal and ministry goals. No length requirement.
• (2) Letters of Recommendation -
  • Use academic, pastoral, or professional references. No family members.
• Resume

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for admission. Students with a GPA below 2.5 may be considered for admission on academic probation. Official transcripts must be received in a sealed, official school envelope. You will need to contact your school's Registrar's Office or guidance counselor to request that your transcripts be sent to LPU.

Address:
Attn: Office of Admission
Life Pacific University
1100 West Covina Blvd
San Dimas, CA 91773

Official transcripts must be received in a sealed, official school envelope. You must contact your school's Registrar's Office or guidance counselor to request that your transcripts be sent to LPU.

Address:
Attn: Office of Admission
Life Pacific University
1100 West Covina Blvd
San Dimas, CA 91773

For any applicant whose secondary preparation has been in a country where English is not the principal language and/or whose spoken English is not proficient, English proficiency must be demonstrated through an approved standardized test. LPU accepts the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Test). In those countries where English is the primary language, the applicant must submit an SAT or ACT score as documentation of English proficiency.
To meet this requirement, submit one of the following:

• SAT: composite of 1010 or higher
• ACT: composite of 19 or higher
• TOEFL: 550 (paper-based) | 213 (computer-based) | 79 (internet-based)
• ILETS: 6.0

According to U.S. law, international students may not accept off-campus employment or receive payment for services rendered. Therefore, international students must come prepared to pay full tuition, fees, and living costs.

International applicants must submit all documents required for admissions, in addition to the following:

• Copy of valid passport
• Affidavit of Financial Support & Sponsor Certification Forms
• Supporting bank statements