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Please select the program below to find information about our various graduate programs and applications. Please note that each program uses a different application, has different deadlines and different application requirements.
Graduate application deadlines
For a complete list of dates, please visit our Graduate Application Deadlines page.
Application checklist
- Apply online through the Redlands graduate application
- Review admission requirements below & admissions calendar
- Order your transcript(s)
- Consider scheduling an appointment with an enrollment counselor
- Review current tuition
- Apply for financial aid
Application status portal
After you apply, we will send you an Application status portal login to access the portal. This is where you will check your application status, check for application materials that have been submitted or need to be added, and eventually, to confirm your enrollment.
To check the status of your application you'll need your login information, which was sent to you via the email you used on your application. If you do not have this information, please email admissions@redlands.edu with your name and date of birth and we will resend.
Please submit all application parts by specified deadlines via the Application status portal. Admission and certification requirements vary by program. All application pieces are required in order to complete your application for Admissions Review Committee.
Business
- Apply Online
- Review admission requirements below & admissions calendar
- Order your transcripts
- Consider scheduling an appointment with an enrollment counselor
- Review current tuition
- Apply for financial aid
Graduate Admissions Requirements
The School of Business & Society considers all aspects of your professional and educational background when reviewing your application for graduate studies. In addition to the required information on your application, we welcome supplemental material such as GMAT or other test scores, life and work experiences, and interviews and recommendations. Admission to the University as a degree candidate is granted only after all admissions materials have been received and all minimum standards have been met.
A completed application would include:
- Official transcript from a regionally-accredited institution from which you earned a bachelor degree or higher
- Current resume
- Writing sample (choose one of the following options):
- Prior academic writing sample
Graduate essay: - Describe your leadership experience (work or other context).
- How will your background and experience contribute to the learning experience of your classmates?
- How will attending this program help you meet your future goals?
- Prior academic writing sample
Re-admit Students
Students interested in returning to the School of Business & Society should contact Student Success for assistance. You may email them at sbsstudentsuccess@redlands.edu or call 877-879-6413.
International applicants (students requiring a F-1 or J-1 visa) should submit the materials required for all applicants, as outlined on the appropriate program page:
Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
In addition, international applicants are required to submit:
- International Student Supplement (part of the online application)
- A TOEFL minimum score of 213 (computer-based test) or 80 (internet-based test), or a DET (Duolingo English Test) score of 105 is required for international students whose primary language is not English.
- To fulfill the international transcript evaluation requirement, please order one of the following international transcript evaluations approved through the University of Redlands for your coursework or degree earned outside the United States:
- The official Detailed Report (course-by-course) evaluation through International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
- The official Course-by-course International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) Evaluation through World Education Services (WES)
- Certificate of Finances and supporting financial documentation
- Scan or photocopy of biographical page from your passport and your dependents’ passports (if you will bring dependents)
- Transfer Eligibility Form (only F-1 and J-1 transfer students now studying in the US)
- If you plan to bring a spouse, we must receive a copy of your marriage certificate in English.
Application submission:
- Please upload all materials listed above to your application status page by the application deadline in order to complete your application file.
Transcript evaluations can be sent to:
University of Redlands
Graduate & Professional Enrollment
1200 E. Colton Ave.
Redlands, CA 92373
Electronic transcripts can be sent to: schoolofbusiness@redlands.edu
Geographic Information Systems
- A complete resume
- A personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation (sent directly by recommenders) can either be uploaded online or emailed directly to the department coordinator.
Supporting materials required for US applicants:
- Official transcripts
- Copy of an application submitted to FAFSA if you apply for Federal Student Aid
- Standardized testing results such as GRE (optional)
Supporting materials required for international applicants (Please note, we only accept international applicants in the fall):
- To fulfill the international transcript evaluation requirement, please order one of the following international transcript evaluations approved through the University of Redlands for your coursework or degree earned outside the United States:
- The official Detailed Report (course-by-course) evaluation through International Education Research Foundation (IERF)
- The official Course-by-course International Credential Advantage Package (ICAP) Evaluation through World Education Services (WES)
- ERF evaluation of transcripts- Detailed Report Required
- Standardized testing scores (TOEFL, if required; GRE, if available)
- Confidential Financial Statement of Support (required before visa application can be issued)
Education: Counseling
Application Requirements
To fully and accurately complete your application, go over all general and program-specific requirements listed below to assemble all relevant materials.
General Application Requirements
- Completed application
- Evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Evidence of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or an approved petition.
- One (1) official transcript issued by the Registrar of each institution attended, sent directly to the Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work.
Program-Specific Requirements
In addition to the general application requirements, students must also submit program-specific documentation, found below, in order to be considered for admission.
- Personal Statement: Essay of 500 words describing personal experience and interests in the field.
- Certificate of Clearance
Candidates may choose to complete the MA with or without the requirements for the Pupil Personnel Services Credential. Please see the program page for details.
- Important Deadline Information: The MA in School and College Counseling is a selective program. Applications will be reviewed only twice - in March and in June. Priority will be given to applicants who have a complete application ready by the March deadline. Space may not be available in the program for later applicants.
- Personal Statement: Essay of 500 words describing personal experience and interests in school or college counseling.
- Certificate of Clearance
- Negative TB Test Result
- Meet Basic Skills Requirement
- Applicants pursuing ONLY the College Counseling Track are not required to meet Basic Skills Requirement.
Applicants who already have earned a master’s degree at a regionally-accredited college or university in a counseling-related field and who wish to receive a PPS Credential must complete the additional admission requirements listed below.
- Personal Statement: Essay of 500 words describing personal experience and interests in the field.
- Certificate of Clearance
- Negative TB Test Result.
- Evidence of a master's degree in a counseling-related field.
- Meet Basic Skills Requirement
Education: Leadership
- Personal Statement: Essay of 500 words describing personal experience and interests in relationship to educational administration.
- Certificate of Clearance
- Meet the Basic Skills Requirement
- Clear or Life Credential
- To be eligible for admission to the Credential Only, Masters with Credential, or Ed.D. with Credential, students must possess a clear or life credential and have completed at least three years of full-time teaching or professional service (related to their credential) before beginning the program. Please see the program page for more information.
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- A valid clear or life California credential
- Teacher Credential with English Learner Authorization
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential
- Teacher Librarian Services Credential
- Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
- Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential
- School Nurse Services Credential
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- Evidence of at least three years of full-time teaching or professional service. Full-time service means service for a minimum of four hours per day for at least three-fourths of the total days in the school year. Substitute or part-time service does not apply.
- GRE scores (optional)
*Students who do not have the minimum GPA must submit a GPA petition to the School of Education along with 2 additional letters of recommendation from different academicians/professionals.
- Personal Statement: Essay of 500 words describing personal experience and interests in relation to higher education and/or student affairs.
Applications are currently being accepted.
Following application review, personal review and reference checks, outstanding applicants will be invited to join a selective Ed.D. cohort (20 students maximum) each September.
Important Deadline Information:
The Ed.D. is a selective program. Applications will be reviewed three times per year - in December, March and in June. Priority will be given to applicants who have a complete application ready by the December and March deadlines. Space may not be available in the program for later applicants.
Application Materials:
- Completed online application
- Official transcript with evidence of a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 or higher GPA .
- Writing Sample
- A sample of your professional writing (i.e. masters project or thesis, essay, major course paper, policy analysis, curriculum guide or book). There is no minimum or maximum length.
- Personal Statement of 1000-1500 words addressing the following:
- How does your experience and education prepare you for doctoral work in educational justice?
- How do you plan to use the knowledge and skills obtained from your doctoral studies to address leadership issues related to educational justice?
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from professionals who know the applicant's capacity for academic work
- Faculty Interview
Education: Teaching
Application Requirements
Your application illustrates your commitment to fostering academic and personal success among all students. For interested candidates, the School of Education’s Department of Teaching and Learning has a series of general requirements and requests program-specific materials covering a personal statement, GPA, certificate of clearance, observational hours, and testing for basic skills and subject area competency.
General Application Requirements
- Completed Application.
- Either evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (for master's or credential only), or, 60 units of transferable credits (BA in Education Studies).
- One (1) official transcript issued by the Registrar of the institution where your degree was conferred must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate and Professional Enrollment.
Program-Specific Requirements
In addition to these general application requirements, students must also submit program-specific documentation, found below, in order to be considered for admission.
These requirements are the same for the MA in Learning and Teaching (Multiple/Single Subject), MA in Learning and Teaching (Special Education), MA in Learning and Teaching (Dual credential), Teaching credential (Multiple/Single Subject), and Teaching credential (Special education).
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work.
- Personal Statement: Please write a 500- word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the Department of Teaching and Learning's conceptual framework.
- GPA 2.75
- Application files with less than 2.75 cumulative GPA require two additional letters of recommendations (a total of four) and a GPA petition statement.
- Certificate of Clearance
- Evidence of negative TB test result within the last two years.
- Experience working with students preferred, but not required.
- Completion of Child Development course, CLEP exam, or equivalent.
- Meet Basic Skills Requirement
- Evidence of Subject Matter Competency
- Evidence of subject matter competency by passing state CSET examination(s), completion of state-approved waiver program, or by qualified college-level coursework/degree—may show evidence of registering for examination(s) for application purposes, but will need to meet Subject Matter Competency by the designated student teaching application deadlines in order to student teach.
Music
The Conservatory of Music offers rolling admissions for the graduate program and will continue to accept applications throughout the year. However, the deadline for graduate assistantship consideration is April 1st.
We encourage you to learn more about the Conservatory of Music programs by visiting our campus and meeting with a faculty member prior to applying for admission.
Application Checklist
- Music Application
- Music Audition
- $50 application fee
- Official transcripts from all schools where a bachelor's or master's was or will be conferred. *In some cases transcripts from other institutions attended may be required.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- International graduate music applicants should review additional requirements here.
Review the Audition Requirements for your intended major. International applicants should also review the International Graduate Music Applicants resource page.
Audition Dates and Deadlines for 2025
- Spring 2025: Accepting applications for Composition, Performance, and Artist Diploma
- Application Deadline – November 1st
- Audition Deadline – December 1st
- Spring 2025: Accepting applications for Kodály Certificate
- Fall 2025: Accepting applications for all programs
Composition: Rolling application deadline. Score submission and virtual interview required.
Conducting: Application and pre-screening deadline is March 1. In-person audition by invitation only.
Kodály Pedagogy: Rolling application and audition.
Pedagogy: Rolling application and audition.
Performance: Rolling application and audition.
Artist Diploma: Rolling application and audition.
Audition dates and deadlines
- Saturday, February 8 – University of Redlands Marin Campus (northern CA)
- Saturday, February 15 - University of Redlands
- Sunday, February 16 - Video audition submission deadline
- Saturday, February 22 - Virtual interviews for composition applicants and those who submit a video audition
- Saturday, March 1 - University of Redlands
Video auditions and composition scores must be submitted via the Music Application Portal.
- Uploaded videos should include an introduction of yourself
- Before beginning your performance, please speak the title of your piece and the name of the composer.
Accompanists
- Instrumental auditions should be unaccompanied.
- Voice auditions should be accompanied. An accompanist is preferred, but a recorded accompaniment is perfectly acceptable.
- An accompanist is provided for in person auditions.
If you have any questions about the process contact the Director of Admissions for the School of Performing Arts at 909.748.8014.
Public Policy
- Students are required to have completed a bachelor’s degree.
- A single undergraduate course in economics, government, public policy, political science, and statistical methods is required; students may take these courses concurrently, if needed.
- Applicants must provide undergraduate transcripts, a personal statement, and two letters of recommendation.
- No standardized tests are required for admission, nor does the program have strict GPA minimums.
Speech-Language Pathology
Application information for the Communciation Sciences and Disorders Speech-language pathology graduate program.
Please read the entire section very carefully. All of the information regarding the application process is for both "regular" pathway graduate applicants as well as Grad Plus pathway applicants. There is only one application cycle and process for both pathways. If after reading our webpages you have further questions, please contact us at 909-748-8554 or you may email Carrie Dahlhauser.
Application process:
The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders invites you to apply to our graduate program in Speech-Language Pathology. The application cycle for University of Redlands is July 15, 2024 through February 1, 2025. University of Redlands uses the CSDCAS Online Centralization Application Process portal for admittance to the Fall 2025 semester. CSDCAS is a web-based application that offers applicants a way to apply to multiple clinical education programs in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology by completing one single application. For instructions, please create an account with CSDCAS. (Application Fee Waiver Information.)
Apply through CSDCASApplication deadline:
The deadline to apply through CSDCAS is February 1, 2025. You must have your application, all supporting documents, and official transcripts submitted to CSDCAS by February 1, 2025 or your application will be incomplete and ineligible for consideration.
Please note that current students must submit transcripts that include grades for Fall 2024. All others are strongly encouraged to submit their application at least 2 weeks prior to the February 1, 2025 deadline to ensure timely verification.
Do not send any documents to the university. All of the following documents must be sent to directly to CSDCAS:
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation: At least two submissions from professors is highly recommended. The third letter may be from a professor/supervisor. If you have been out of school for a period of time, you may submit three letters from current colleagues and a supervisor.
- Personal Essays: In a short essay of 400 words or less, address the following: In spite of planning, describe a time when the outcome was not what you expected and what you did next.
- Official Transcripts: Sent from each college and/or university attended. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for consideration to the program. Fall 2024 grades must be included on your official transcript if a current student.
- Optional Official GRE Scores (if taking the GRE): Sent by ETS to CSDCAS. University of Redlands CDIS designated institution code is 1137.
If you are accepted for admission but do not have an undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or have not completed the five (5) prerequisite courses prior to the program start date, you will be admitted as a Grad Plus student. (See Frequently Asked Questions on definition of Grad Plus.) *All 5 prerequisite courses must be completed with University of Redlands even if you have completed some elsewhere.
Admissions requirements
The graduate program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders for Speech-Language Pathology welcomes the diversity provided by students from various nations and cultures. We offer admission to applicants who appear to have the highest potential for graduate study and who are the most likely to contribute to their academic and professional field through research and/or professional practice.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or a recognized institution in another country before applying to the two or three year program.
If you hold a bachelor's degree in something other than Communication Sciences and Disorders and are not planning on taking our five (5) prerequisite courses, please review the information on Grad Plus students on how to apply below.
In addition to the requirements listed for U.S. citizens, you must send CSDCAS your transcript evaluation which has been evaluated by IERF or WES. You must also take and submit the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or the Pearson Test of English (PTE) if your undergraduate institution was not conducted in English. The code to send scores to CSDCAS is C122. Passing scores are as follows:
- At least a 80 on the TOEFL
- At least an 6.5 on the IELTS
- At least an 80 on the PTE
Please make sure you take the exam in time for CSDCAS to receive the scores. Your application can be reviewed by the department without a financial statement. However, if you are admitted, you will be required to submit one before enrolling at Redlands. Non U.S. citizens must show proof of financial resources to cover the expenses of the program (minimum of U.S. $41,000). If funding for a degree program is provided by a sponsoring agency, please include a letter from that agency indicating the amount of support that will be furnished. If funding is from a personal source, please send a certified bank statement showing activity in the account for the past six months.
How to apply
In addition, submit to CSDCAS your transcript evaluation by IERF or WES and your English language test scores. Submission code is C122.
Passing scores are as follows:
- TOEFL: Minimum of 80.
- IELTS: Minimum of 6.5.
- PTE: Minimum of 80.
Non-U.S. citizens must show proof of financial resources to cover the expenses of the program. Applications are reviewed by the department without a financial statement. However, if admitted, a financial statement is required.
Theology
As religious professionals and faith leaders, we are all asking the same question: How do I stay on the pulse of what’s meaningful to my community? The Doctor of Ministry program at SFTS brings together a wide variety of active ministries to learn, explore and envision creative approaches to community growth and spiritual connection.
Admission Requirements:
- Completed application
- Non-refundable charges:
-Application fee: $50
-Enrollment deposit: $200 ($350 for international applicants) - MDiv degree or equivalent (e.g., other master’s degree in a religious subject)
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Active engagement in a recognized, traditionally ordained ministry
- Three years of professional ministry experience after completion of the MDiv
- Two personal statements of approximately 250 to 300 words each
- References:
-One academic reference (mentor)
-One clergy reference or a representative of your religious tradition
-One professional reference familiar with your work or religious life - Interview with the program director
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary schoolwork. Unofficial transcripts that are no more than three years from order date can be used to determine admittance. However, official transcripts will be required prior to course registration.
- A brief sample of your scholarly writing, demonstrating your ability to present and integrate ideas that is 4-5 pages maximum. This can be all or part of a previously written academic paper or published article. No sermons, please.
- For the Chaplaincy Research Literacy concentration, four units of CPE and/or board certification as a chaplain are a prerequisite.
- See below for International Application Instructions.
The Master of Divinity (MDiv) program is ideal for those seeking broad exposure to a variety of theological disciplines. The MDiv is the foundational degree for ministry and is required for ordination in many Christian traditions. This three-year degree program, if studying full-time, includes elements of spiritual, pastoral, and professional development through our innovative Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) and field education programs.
Admission Requirements:
- Completed application
- Non-refundable charges
Application fee: $50
Enrollment deposit: $200 ($350 for international applicants)
Background check through Castlebranch: $36 (see application for
Package Code) - A bachelor's degree from an accredited school of higher education.
- Five personal statements of approximately 300 to 500 words each.
- References:
-Two references (professors or administrators) who can attest to your academic ability. If you have been out of college or graduate school for over five years, or come from a large university where you may be unknown to a professor or administrator, you may substitute two professional colleagues.
-One church official reference to whom you are not related (pastor, elder, deacon).
-One reference of your choosing who is familiar with your professional practice or religious life. - Official transcripts of all post-secondary schoolwork. Unofficial transcripts that are no more than three years from order date can be used to determine admittance. However, official transcripts will be required prior to course registration.
- Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Concentration:
- Two 300-400 word essays
- Results from Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) administered, scored, and interpreted by a licensed professional. A testing and evaluation therapist can be found here
- An interview with Shaw Chaplaincy Institute Director and Program Manager
See below for International Application Instructions.
Candidates for ordination who already hold a master’s degree in religious education or theological studies and who also have a minimum of three years’ experience in church work may earn the MDiv degree in a special 24-credit program, usually completed in one year.
Admission Requirements:
- Meet all admissions requirements of the regular SFTS MDiv program
- Are a current candidate for ordination
- Minimum of three years’ experience in church work
- Master of Arts in religious education or theological studies of which 15 credits should be in biblical studies, 15 in historical and systematic disciplines, and 18 in social and behavioral disciplines and ministry
- Eligibility is determined on the basis of evaluation of the MA transcripts
Please submit your transcripts before undertaking the application process by contacting our enrollment department: kay_thomas@redlands.edu.
The Master of Arts in Theological Studies fosters development of theological understanding as part of educational, professional, and spiritual growth. The MATS is a general academic degree, providing balanced exposure to the theological disciplines while allowing for focus on an area of interest.
Application Requirements:
- Completed application
- Non-refundable charges
-Application fee: $50
-Enrollment deposit: $200 ($350 for international applicants)
-Background check through Castlebranch: $36 (see application
for Package Code) - A bachelor's degree from an accredited school of higher education
- Five personal statements of approximately 300 to 500 words each
- References:
-Two references (professors or administrators) who can attest to your academic ability. If you have been out of college or graduate school for over five years, or come from a large university where you may be unknown to a professor or administrator, you may substitute two professional colleagues.
-One reference of your choosing who is familiar with your professional practice or religious life. - Official transcripts of all post-secondary schoolwork. Unofficial transcripts that are no more than three years from order date can be used to determine admittance. However, official transcripts will be required prior to course registration.
- See below for International Application Instructions.
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