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• What is the process for admission to Southern?

  • These basic requirements are common to all the programs. A full list of admission steps is listed on each degree page.

    2. Official college and university transcripts. Many institutions subscribe to the convenient transcript-request service at National Student Clearinghouse. You may also contact your institution directly. For best results, request to have transcripts sent to the Graduate and Professional Studies office.
    3. Recommendation forms, which must be initiated as part of the online application process. 
       
       

• What are the admission requirements for international students?

  • International students are required to provide English translations of academic records, demonstrate English proficiency (by submitting qualifying TOEFL scores), and submit a Declaration of Finances form. Some exceptions apply. You may view complete international-student admission requirements on each academic-degree page. Or for an overview, visit international admission »
    
    

• Where do I send application materials?

  • The application. Our online-application system automatically sends your information to the Graduate and Professional Studies office.
  • Recommendations. The online-application system also manages recommendations. You will need to provide a valid email address and phone number for each evaluator. Requests are sent by email and returned automatically to the Graduate and Professional Studies office for processing.
  • Official transcripts must be sent directly to Southern Adventist University from your former educational institution, and we recommend having the documents directed to the Graduate and Professional Studies office for expediency.
  • Other materials required by the schools, such as a written statement or resumé, should be uploaded through the online-application system.
  • Test scores, if required by your program, such as the GMAT, GRE, or TOEFL, have test results sent to Graduate and Professional Studies at Southern Adventist University.
    
    

• Where do I find information about finances?

  • For information about budgeting for graduate school at Southern, and to learn about available resources, visit the finances page »
    
    

• Are graduate assistantships available?

   

  Yes! Graduate assistantships are offered by the following schools and departments. For more information, please contact the graduate counselor for your school.

  • School of Business—Graduate Assistant  Download PDF
  • School of Education and Psychology—Graduate Assistantships available for Counseling students only. For more information contact the enrollment counselor.
  • School of Nursing—Clinical Lab Assistant  Download PDF
  • School of Nursing—Graduate Teaching Assistant  Download PDF
  • School of Social Work—Graduate Assistant  Download PDF
  • Graduate Marketing—Graduate Assistant  Download PDF

   

• How will I find out if I'm accepted?

  • After your application is processed by Graduate and Professional Studies, each school determines acceptance into the specific program. You'll receive an official letter through the online-application system announcing the decision. View more information about what to do after you're accepted »

• What's next after I'm accepted?

  • View a list of helpful resources and instructions about what to do once you've been accepted »

• How do I register for classes?

  • To enroll in classes, go to the Registration page. Select the appropriate academic term and choose the classes you want to take.

   

• How can I find housing in the Southern area?

  • Visit the Housing website to learn more about what's available in university housing as well as area listings.
    
    

• What's it like in the Chattanooga area?

  • We've collected some resources here about life in the beautiful Chattanooga area »
    
    

 

Graduate degrees at Southern

The requirements for admission to each graduate program are listed on the individual degree pages:

• View list of graduate degrees offered

  Graduate degrees at Southern
  School of Business and Management	MBA »
  School of Computing	MS in Computer Science »
  School of Education and Psychology	MS in Counseling » MS in Education » MSEd Outdoor Education »
  School of Nursing	Doctor of Nursing Practice » Master of Science in Nursing » Dual Degree—MSN and MBA »RN to Master of Science in Nursing »Post-Master’s Certificate »
  School of Religion	Master of Ministry » Master of Arts »
  School of Social Work	Master of Social Work »

   

 

Online programs

• View a list of programs available completely online

  available completely online
  School of Business and Management	MBA—accounting emphasis » MBA—marketing emphasis » MBA—healthcare administration emphasis »
  School of Nursing	Doctor of Nursing Practice » MSN—nursing education emphasis » Dual Degree—MSN and MBA »

  Note to Massachusetts residents
  At this time, applicants in Massachusetts are not eligible to enroll in online programs at Southern.