Admissions

School of Graduate and Professional Studies and External Degree
Application and admission procedures for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, including adult undergraduate (PSP) and Master's degree programs, are detailed in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies section. Procedures for External Degree are described in the External Degree section

Application Procedure
A complete application includes:

Special Notes About Transcripts:

Final transcripts are official high school transcripts that include the graduation date, school seal, and signature of the registrar. Official transcripts are defined as being produced and sealed in an envelope by the issuing school. If the seal of the envelope is broken before reaching the Admissions Office, it is no longer considered to be official.

The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended December 19, 1990, requires institutions to document the student's ability to benefit from the programs that the college provides prior to admission. This documentation determines the student's eligibility to receive financial aid and the institution's eligibility to participate in most programs funded by the HEA. Documentation includes a high school diploma or recognized equivalent. If a student does not have a high school diploma, he or she must pass an independently administered test approved by the Secretary of Education. CUC prefers the high school diploma.

Partial transcripts or grade reports are sometimes accepted on a temporary basis when official transcripts are not readily available. A stop registration code is entered in the computer, which prevents registration until the official transcripts are received. To avoid delay at registration, all official and final transcripts should be submitted to the Admissions Office at least 30 days prior to registration.

Ownership of Documents: The application form and any materials submitted with the application form for application to Columbia Union College become property of the college.

Accuracy of Information: All information presented in application to the college must be accurate, complete, and honestly presented. Any information submitted on behalf of the applicant such as letters of recommendation and transcripts must be authentic. Providing inaccurate information, misleading information, or omitting information on application to the college may be cause for the recision of any offer of admission, or for discipline, dismissal or revocation of degree if discovered at a later date.

Express Process -- Submit all of the above items at the same time in one envelope. Request that the transcripts be mailed to you, but do not open the envelopes or they will not be accepted as official. To ensure the confidentiality of the recommendations, persons providing references should enclose them in sealed envelopes and sign their name across the sealed flap.

Mail completed application to:
Admissions Office
Columbia Union College
7600 Flower Avenue
Takoma Park, MD 20912-7796