Denver Seminary

17 Undergraduate Degree Exemption (UDE) The undergraduate degree exemption process is designed for students who do not have a bachelor's degree but who meet the following qualifications and are interested in Master's level classes and/or degree programs. All individuals interested in being admitted through the undergraduate degree exemption process should contact the Admissions Office for a consultation before beginning the admissions process. UDE applicants must meet the following qualifications: 1. Be able to show relevant and extensive life, ministry, and/or business experience. 2. Have a high school diploma or equivalent. 3. Completion of college-level English composition or writing course with a minimum grade of B. If not completed at the time of application, the applicant may be asked to take a preapproved research and writing course (which could include the research and writing course offered in Denver Seminary's Certificate in Lay Ministry program) and submit the grade prior to final committee review. 4. If previous undergraduate work has been earned, the applicant must have achieved a minimum grade point average of 2.5. UDE applicants may be considered for all Denver Seminary graduate degree programs and graduate certificate programs, with the exception of the Master of Arts in Counseling (Clinical Mental Health or School Counseling), the Master of Arts program in the following majors: New Testament, Old Testament, and Theology, the Doctor of Ministry degree, and the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision degree. In addition to degree-seeking application requirements and materials, UDE applicants must also submit the following: 1. Ministry and work résumé The résumé contains detailed information on ministry and work experience. Include copies of earned certifications, licenses, awards, or commendations, along with any accompanying documentation. 2. Current issue research paper Research and write a two- to four-page essay describing a current debate taking place in society about an ethical or political issue. This paper must be typed using Turabian formatting and a minimum of two primary sources must be cited. The admissions committee may at any point in the process require the applicant to complete the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Minimum required scores are 146 verbal and 4 analytical writing. The admissions committee will review all submitted materials and the candidate may be asked to come in for an interview. Reentry Students Denver Seminary students who are admitted and subsequently enroll but have not enrolled for up to two consecutive fall/spring terms or have graduated from Denver Seminary must reapply for admission. Reentry students must meet the degree requirements current at the time of admission. These students must submit the following: 1. Student application for admission This is available online at www.denverseminary.edu (then click the "Apply" button). Carefully read the NAE Statement of Faith, Community Values and Behavioral Commitments, and the Student Handbook policies that govern student life at the applicable campus of Denver Seminary. Sign the

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