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24 of Faith, Guidelines for a Christian Lifestyle, and the Student Handbook policies that govern student life at your location. Sign the application only if you can do so without mental reservation. By signing this form you agree to abide by these standards and policies while attending school or face possible dismissal from school. 2. A nonrefundable $45 application processing fee 3. Official transcript(s) A transcript is required from every college or university where you have completed a degree. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school in sealed envelopes to Denver Seminary. Electronically issued transcripts are acceptable if issued directly by the institution or an approved issuing body. 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. A limited number of master's-level applicants may be admitted through the UDE process and the program is only available to citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. 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. Have at least fifteen 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 may be asked to take a preapproved research and writing course (which could include the research and writing course offered in Denver Seminary's noncredit 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 master's-level degree and certificate programs, with the exception of the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Master of Arts (Apologetics and Ethics), (Christian Studies), (New Testament), (Old Testament), (Christian Studies), or (Theology) program. 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. Life calling essay Compose a two- to four-page essay (typed and single spaced) in which the applicant addresses specific questions provided at the UDE consultation 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. 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.