Admission Procedures for Degree-Seeking Students
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for admission to a degree program at Richmont:
1. Admission application with a $50 application fee. Application fees are only refundable within 3 days of the original transaction.
2. An acknowledgement that the applicant has reviewed the Statement of Faith and Richmont’s Statement of Diversity and Inclusion as part of the application.
3. One official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended. Transcripts must be sent directly from the institution to Richmont. A completed admissions application requires an official transcript for every institution attended, even if any credits were transferred to another school. One official transcript must reflect a conferred, qualifying bachelor’s degree. Any applicant with international transcripts must have their transcript evaluated through WES (World Education Services) for course credit equivalency.
4. Reference form requirements are as follows:
- The School of Counseling requires two reference forms - one academic/professional reference and one character reference
- The School of Ministry Master's programs and the Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction require one ministry reference.
- The Doctor of Ministry requires three reference forms - one academic/professional reference, one character reference, one pastoral reference
5. A resume highlighting professional and volunteer experience.
6. A 500-800 word professional essay incorporating all of the following topics. This statement will be reviewed to determine your writing ability and will be rated according to clarity of thought, grammar, and readability. It will also be used to learn more about you personally.
School of Counseling - All degrees:
- Why do you want to be a counselor?
- Write about a time when you engaged with someone different than you. How were you impacted as a result of that interaction?
- Why is Richmont the graduate program for you?
School of Ministry – Master of Arts in Ministry:
- What are your personal and professional goals and how would a degree from Richmont help you obtain those goals?
- What significant event(s) and/or influence(s) have helped shape your present values and approach to life?
- Describe your conversion experience and/or other important events in your Christian walk.
School of Ministry – Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation and Direction | Graduate Certificate in Spiritual Direction:
- Describe your current sense of leading and/or call to spiritual direction.
- Who has affirmed and supported you in your pursuit of further training and in what setting do you expect to serve? In what ways have you provided spiritual guidance to others?
- As you assess where you are in your journey, describe both your strengths as well as the areas where you feel growth is most needed and desired.
School of Ministry - Doctor of Ministry:
- A personal statement that outlines the applicant’s intent behind applying for the Doctor of Ministry at Richmont. Said application must be between 500 to 700 words typed, double-spaced. Professional essays should be a minimum of 500 words and approximately 2-5 pages. This essay will be examined to determine the applicant's writing ability and will be rated according to the following criteria: clarity of thought, grammar, and readability. The professional essay will be used to learn more about the applicant personally.
- Personal interview with the Dean of the School of Ministry and the Program Director
At the discretion of the Admissions Committee, Richmont may require an applicant to appear for a personal interview in order to make an admissions decision.