UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS (BACHELOR’S
DEGREE)
Candidates for Admission to all undergraduate degree programs must:
- Clearly indicate the program for which he/she is applying.
- Submit a 1-2 page typed narrative outlining one’s intent
(e.g., reasons for undertaking a college degree, professional
aspirations, etc.).
- Request that an official secondary school transcript –
indicating successful completion and date of the diploma was
awarded, or official certification of successful GED completion
be forwarded directly from the issuing institution (or official
agency) to the Holy Spirit University of Atlanta. (Note:
Official documents are those issued by the school attended, or
by the Ministry of Education, if institution is outside the
United States, or by other agencies, if deemed acceptable by the
Holy Spirit University of Atlanta. See options below) ***
- Students who have completed any postsecondary courses
(technical [two-year] college, community college, four-year
college or university) should submit as well an official
transcript of all college-level work completed, in addition to
(but not in place of) official proof of secondary school
completion documents. Note: For all Admissions and evaluation
procedures, only official or properly certified documents can be
accepted.
- Those with former college/university courses may, if
appropriate, complete a “Petition for Transfer Credit” at the
time of initial admission or as soon thereafter as possible.
Please verify that courses have been completed at an accredited
or Ministry-recognized University or equivalent and that such
courses are Holy Spirit University of Atlanta. (Note: It is
essential to review the detailed policies and procedures
concerning the evaluation of each petitioned course for transfer
prior to filing any petition.)
- Special Note: Students who wish to reinforce or hone their
skills in English before entering into standard university
English Composition courses at the University may enroll, by
choice, in English 001 and English 002 (which are specifically
designed to build fundamental writing skills). Each of these
courses, offered at no additional charge, earns the student one
credit (2 credits for both parts). An excellent opportunity for
those who do not yet feel prepared to engage in standard English
writing courses at the university level.
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS (MASTER'S DEGREE)
Candidates for Admission to all Master’s degree programs must:
- Indicate the program for which he/she is applying.
- Request that an official university transcript – indicating
successful completion and award of a Bachelor’s degree from an
accredited baccalaureate-issuing or Ministry-approved
institution be forwarded from the issuing institution (or
official agency) to the Holy Spirit University of Atlanta.
(Note: Official documents are those issued by the school
attended, or by a Ministry of Education or by other agencies, if
deemed acceptable by the Holy Spirit University of Atlanta. See
list of options below) ***
- Students who have completed graduate courses at the university
level should submit as well an official transcript of all
post-baccalaureate work. Note: For all Admissions and evaluation
procedures, only official or properly certified documents can be
accepted.
- Those with former college/university courses at the graduate
level may, if appropriate, complete a “Petition for Transfer
Credit” at the time of initial application or as soon thereafter
as possible. Please verify that courses have been completed at
an accredited or Ministry-recognized University or equivalent,
that the institution is specifically approved to offer graduate
degrees, and that the course or courses is/are aligned in
content and level with that/those offered at the Holy Spirit
University of Atlanta. (Note: It is essential to review the
detailed policies and procedures concerning the evaluation of
each petitioned course for transfer into a graduate program
prior to filing any petition.)
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE ADMISSIONS
- Hold the minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited or
Ministry-recognized institution of higher education.
- Request that official certification or proof of degree
completion be forwarded directly from the issuing institution
(or official agency) to the University of Atlanta. (Note:
Official documents are those issued by the school attended, or
by a Ministry of Education or by other agencies, if deemed
acceptable by the University of Atlanta. See options below) ***
DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA)
ADMISSIONS
Admission to the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program
is duly competitive. Prospective candidates who wish to be
evaluated for admission to the DBA Program in Managerial Science
must:
- Hold both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree from an
accredited university or from a Ministry of Education approved
institution, if outside the United States
- Request that official University transcripts attesting to the
successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree AND of a
Master’s degree indicating grades in all courses and on all
comprehensive examinations (in countries where such examinations
are an integral component of the program and/or awarding of the
degree) be directly forwarded from the degree-granting
institutions (or official agency) to the Holy Spirit
University of Atlanta. (Note: Official documents are
those issued by the school attended, or by a Ministry of
Education, or by other agencies, if deemed acceptable by
the Holy Spirit University of Atlanta. (See options below. ***)
- Submit a carefully honed required 3-4 page Essay of
Application. Topic: “Reflections on Doctoral Studies.” (In such
an essay, you may discuss some or all of the following: why you
have been inspired to engage in a doctoral program; how such a
credential will impact your professional career or standing; how
your former preparation has led you to undertake future and more
advance studies, etc. You are not limited to these ideas; they
are merely suggestions.)
- Submit a comprehensive resume or Curriculum Vitae, detailing
both academic and professional experience.
- (Recommended, but not required): Submit a sample research
paper of approximately 10-15 pages, formerly written by the
applicant, and which, as the candidate sees it, best represents
her or his academic work. The paper may be an essay submitted in
a course for the Master’s program or a publication (in cases
where potential applicants have work already in print).
- Under exceptional circumstances, students admitted to the DBA
program, may file a “Petition for Transfer Credit, not to exceed
9 credit hours (the maximum allowed). Special Provision: To earn
the doctoral degree, students are required to have completed a
minimum of 90 semester credit hours beyond the Bachelor’s
degree. Those for whom transfer would yield less than 90
post-baccalaureate credits are ineligible for transfer credit.
In cases, where the number of credits earned would make one
eligible, please verify that courses have been completed at an
accredited or Ministry-recognized University or equivalent, that
the institution is specifically approved to offer Doctorate
degrees, and, significantly, that the course or courses is/are
aligned in content and level with that/those offered at the Holy
Spirit University of Atlanta. (Note: It is essential to review
the detailed policies and procedures concerning the evaluation
of each petitioned course for transfer into a graduate program
prior to filing any petition.)
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
In addition to fulfilling all entrance requirements, as noted
above, every international student (educated outside of the United
States), must provide proof of college level proficiency in
English when native language is not English (Facility must be
accredited/recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education, CHEA, or the
Ministry of Education in the residing country of the university)
by means of one of the following:
- A college transcript indicating a grade of C or higher in an
English composition course.
- A high school diploma completed where instruction is conducted
in English.
- College transcript indicating completion of 30 semester hours
of credit with an average of "C" or higher where instruction is
conducted in English.
- Graduation from a school or university where instruction is
conducted in English
- A minimum grade of level 3 on the ACT COMPASS's English as a
Second language Placement Test
- A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) -
Minimum score of 6.0 on the academic writing and academic
reading modules.
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores(
(hardcopy) (PBT) or online version (iBT), or computer-based
(CBT), score required for:
Bachelors Programs - 500 (PBT) or, 61 (iBT) or 173 (CBT)
Masters Programs - 530 (PBT) or, 71 (iBT) or 197 (CBT)
Doctorate Programs - 550 (PBT) or, 81 (iBT) or 213 (CBT)
For transcripts that need equivalency (to be determined by your
admissions representative), service organizations which are
approved members of NACES (National Association of Credentials
Evaluation Services) are acceptable (www.naces.org).
All Transcripts must be presented in English. Transcripts not in
English must be translated into English and evaluated by an
appropriate third party or a trained transcript evaluator fluent
in the language of the transcript. An English translation of the
review must be included.
*** DEFINITION OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
The Holy Spirit University of Atlanta requires that all
students submit official transcripts or records (as defined
above) for placement in permanent files. Per University
acceptance, admission is provisional for 90 days until your
official documents are on file.
Option 1
Official transcripts (mark or grade sheets) or diplomas must be
sent directly from the Secondary School or the University in
question to the Holy Spirit University of Atlanta. Such documents
are not official or acceptable if submitted by the student. If an
original is not available, a school official may stamp, sign and
validate a clear copy and mail directly to the Holy Spirit
University of Atlanta.
Option 2
Students may have their degree/diploma/transcript attested
(notarized) by their respective country to verify the documents
and may then send such attested documents directly to the Holy
Spirit University of Atlanta. The document can be attested by the
Ministry of Education / the Ministry of Foreign Affairs / or by
AMIDEAST.
Option 3
If the official documents noted above are, for some reason, not
available, the student may request that the diploma- or
degree-issuing institution (secondary school or university) send a
letter of confirmation on official letterhead, with stamp and
signature. The letter must indicate the full name of the student,
the years in attendance, the date of diploma or degree conferral
(and the field, if suitable), as well as the student’s standing at
the time the diploma or degree was issued. This letter must be
mailed directly to the Holy Spirit University of Atlanta by the
issuing institution.
Official documents must be sent to the following address:
Holy Spirit University of Atlanta
Attention: Transcripts/Records and Registration
7532 Twelve Oaks Blvd
Tampa, FL 33637
USA
For further clarifications concerning official documents, contact
the Department of Admissions or Records and Registration.
NOTIFICATION AND COMPLETION OF
ENROLLMENT
All applicants who wish to become official students must complete
a signed Enrollment Agreement. This document sets forth academic
conditions and financial obligations alike. Several payment
options are available to students. Those who elect to pay over
time must complete a Payment Agreement and/or Credit Card
authorization form. Upon submission, these documents are official
appendices to the Enrollment Agreement. Note: Other or additional
documentation may be required in special circumstances.
The Department of Admissions is prepared to assist as the student
completes these forms and to respond to any inquiries concerning
programmatic and/or financial options.