When to Apply

Apply Early: 8-12 months before enrollment is the best time to apply, and students are strongly encouraged to apply no later than 30 days prior to registration.

How to Apply

• U.S. Resident and Continuing Education Students:
  • Online Application—Online Application fee is $125.
  • Streamlined Application—Print the application and mail it in. Traditional/Streamlined Application fee is $75
  • Traditional Application—Contact the admissions office (1-866-773-2226, 417-268-1031, or apply@agts.edu) and ask them to send you an application packet. Traditional/Streamlined Application fee is $75
• Students With Disabilities
  • No student must disclose a disability. However, any student who anticipates the need for reasonable academic accommodations while attending AGTS must apply at the Office of Student Services upon admission or no later than 30 days prior to enrollment. Any request for accommodations are the sole responsibility of the student. Documentation of the disability must be provided in order to be eligible for accommodations. Contact Student Services, studentservices@agts.edu, for more information.
• Doctor of Ministry Students: For information on applying to the Doctor of Ministry Program, contact the D.Min. Office.
• Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies and Doctor of Missiology Students: For information on applying to the Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies or Doctor of Missiology Programs, contact the Intercultural Doctoral Studies Office.
• International Students: Admissions Procedure (small PDF, Download Help) Contact the Admissions Office for an application packet, (1-866-773-2226, 417-268-1031, or apply@agts.edu).
• Readmission: You were previously accepted to AGTS but have not taken any classes in a year or more.
• Non-degree Students
• Audit
• College Seniors
• Spouse of a Full-time AGTS Student

Requirements for Admissions to the Master's Degree Program

To be admitted, you must meet these requirements:

• be a dedicated, born-again believer
• be capable of rigorous academic discipline
• be emotionally suited for Christian service
• hold a four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an acceptable college (a limited number of mature applicants may be accepted without a bachelor's degree)
• have earned a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (lower GPA's may be considered for admission on academic probation)

Miscellaneous Admissions Information

• ministerial credentialing and placement
• new student orientation
• GRE
• transfering credits to AGTS
• Course Waiver/Substitution Form (small PDF, must be signed by all parties and returned to the Admissions Office)
• Graduation Information

Updated: Friday, April 24, 2009 9:18 AM