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23 U.S. All individuals interested in being admitted through the undergraduate degree exemption process should contact the Admissions Office for a counseling meeting before beginning the admissions process. UDE applicants must meet the following qualifications: 1. Have fifteen to twenty years of 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 must take a preapproved writing course 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 degree and certificate programs, with the exception of the Master of Arts in Counseling (clinical mental health counseling and school counseling concentrations), and Master of Arts (Apologetics and Ethics), (Biblical Studies), (Christian Studies), or (Theology) program. In addition to degree-seeking application requirements and materials, UDE applicants must also submit: 1. Portfolio The portfolio should consist of a résumé that contains detailed information on ministry and work experience. Include copies of earned certifications, licenses, awards, or commendations, along with any accompanying documentation. 2. Life calling essay Compose two to four pages in which the applicant addresses specific questions provided at the UDE counseling meeting. 3. 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. 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. If, in the future, students accepted without an undergraduate degree wish to change their degree program, the request must be approved by the admissions committee. Reentry Students Denver Seminary students who have matriculated but have not enrolled for up to two consecutive fall/spring terms must reapply for admission. Reentry students must meet the degree requirements current at the time of admission. These students must submit the following: 1. Application with biographical information (available from the Admissions Office) 2. New church endorsement 3. Updated spiritual journey essays 4. Official transcripts Must submit transcripts of any additional undergraduate or graduate-level work completed since the initial matriculation 5. Two personal references (one must be pastoral) 6. Spouse/divorce statement (if marital status has changed since last date of study)