Online Graduate Application - AACCLoading...Personal InformationNameFirst Name*Middle NameLast Name*SuffixJr.Sr.IIIIIIVVPreferred First NameMaiden NameFailure to disclose prior last names (maiden names) and/or identities may result in the delay of the processing of your file, especially when coming from other academicinstitutions.AddressMailing Address*Mailing Address*CountryStreetCityRegionPostal CodeEmail AddressCurrent Email Address*Phone NumbersPrimary Phone Number*Mobile Phone NumberI authorize HCU to send text messages to my mobile phone to convey college information regarding admission and advising and other important information. (Standard message charges apply.)I authorize HCU to send text messages to my mobile phone to convey college information regarding admission and advising and other important information. 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Please select the appropriate Visa TypeA1 - Foreign Diplomatic PersonnelA2 - Dependent Foreign Diplomatic PersonnelApplicant for AsylumAS - AsyleeB1 - Visitor for BusinessB2 - Visitor for TourismE1 - Treaty TraderE2 - Treaty Investor/Dependent of E1E3 - Trader AUSFTA for AustralianF1 - StudentF2 - Dependent of F1 Visa HolderG1 - Diplomatic EmployeeH4 - Dependent of H Visa HolderHIB - Temporary Worker in Specialty OccupationIR2 - Unmarried Child Under 21 Years of Age of a U.S. CitizenJ1 - Exchange Visitor (Student)J2 - Dependent of J1 Visa HolderK1 - Fiance(e) of US CitizenL1 - Intracompany TransfereeL2 - Dependent of L1 Visa HolderO2 - Accompanying Personnel of O1OtherR - RefugeeR1 - Religous WorkerR2 - Dependent of R1 Visa HolderTD - Dependent of TN Visa HolderTN - Trader NAFTA (Canada and Mexico)TPS - Temporary Protective StatusYour visa status does not qualify you to study as an online student.Please submit an on campus application here.Do you plan to stay in your home country and study online from there?Do you plan to stay in your home country and study online from there?YesNoYour plans do not qualify you to study as an online student. Online programs are not visa-granting programs.Please submit an on campus application here.Do you have a computer and a stable internet connection? (Click here to view hardware/software requirements)Do you have a computer and a stable internet connection? (Click here to view hardware/software requirements)YesNoEthnicityThis information is used only for statistical purposes and to provide information required by the U.S. Department of Education under the provisions of the Title VI of the Civil Right Act. You are not required to answer; however, an answer would be greatly appreciated. Houston Christian University provides educational opportunities without regard to disability, age, race, sex, and national or ethnic origin.American Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or Other PacificOther/No ResponseTwo or more racesWhiteAcademic InformationAcademic IntentionsWhat is the highest degree you will have earned by the time you enroll at Houston Christian University?Associate's Degree (2-year)Bachelor's Degree (4-year)DoctorateHigh School Diploma/GEDMaster's DegreeWhat type of program are you applying for?*Master's DegreeDoctoralCertificate (Non-Degree Seeking, Not leading to Licensure)Certification or Licensure (Non-Degree Seeking)Please select the program you would like to apply to:*Certificate in Apologetics Communication OnlineCertificate in Apologetics OnlineCertificate in Biblical Apologetics OnlineCertificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership OnlineCertificate in Entrepreneurship OnlineCertificate in General Management OnlineCertificate in Healthcare Administration OnlineCertificate in Instructional Design OnlineCertificate in International Business OnlineCertificate in Literary & Imaginative Apologetics OnlineCertificate in Marketing OnlineCertificate in Missions & Evangelism OnlineCertificate in New Testament OnlineCertificate in Organizational Development & Change OnlineCertificate in Philosophical Apologetics OnlineCertificate in Sustainability OnlineCertificate in Worldview OnlineDoctor of Education in Executive Educational Leadership OnlineDoctor of Education in Executive Leadership for Mental Health and Human Services OnlineGraduate Non-Degree Seeking Online - BusinessGraduate Non-Degree Seeking Online - Education and Behavioral SciencesGraduate Non-Degree Seeking Online - School of Christian ThoughtMaster of Arts in Apologetics OnlineMaster of Arts in Christian Leadership OnlineMaster of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling OnlineMaster of Arts in Human Services OnlineMaster of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy OnlineMaster of Arts in Psychology OnlineMaster of Arts in Theological Studies OnlineMaster of Business Administration OnlineMaster of Divinity OnlineMaster of Education in Curriculum and Instruction OnlineMaster of Education in Educational Administration OnlineMaster of Education in Professional School Counseling OnlineMaster of Science in Cybersecurity OnlineMaster of Science in Human Resources Management OnlineMaster of Science in Kinesiology - Sports Management OnlineMaster of Science in Leadership OnlineMaster of Science in Learning, Technology and Design OnlineMaster of Science in Management and Entrepreneurship OnlinePrincipal Certification - OnlineProfessional Science Masters in Health Professions OnlinePlease note: the application fee waiver is not valid for doctoral programsPlease select the specialization you wish to pursue.*AccountingBiblical LanguagesBiblical Languages TrackBiblical StudiesCultural ApologeticsEnglish Language TrackEntrepreneurial LeadershipEntrepreneurshipGeneral ManagementHealthcare AdministrationInternational Business (GR)Learning, Technology, and DesignMarketing (GR)Organizational Development and ChangePhilosophical ApologeticsSustainabilityTheological StudiesThis program has an option to add a Certificate to your degree plan. Choose your Certificate (optional):Certificate in Apologetics Communication OnlineCertificate in Apologetics OnlineCertificate in Biblical Apologetics OnlineCertificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership OnlineCertificate in Entrepreneurship OnlineCertificate in General Management OnlineCertificate in Healthcare Administration OnlineCertificate in Instructional Design OnlineCertificate in International Business OnlineCertificate in Literary & Imaginative Apologetics OnlineCertificate in Marketing OnlineCertificate in Missions & Evangelism OnlineCertificate in New Testament OnlineCertificate in Organizational Development & Change OnlineCertificate in Philosophical Apologetics OnlineCertificate in Sustainability OnlineCertificate in Worldview OnlinePrincipal Certification - OnlineWhen do you plan on starting classes?*Summer 2024Fall 2024Spring 2025In which session would you prefer to start?Fall 1 (August)Fall 2 (October)Spring 1 (January)Spring 2 (March)Summer 1 (May)Summer 2 (June/July)I'm applying as a:*GraduateNon Degree-SeekingGraduate Student: You are applying to a graduate program as a degree-seeking student.Non-Degree Seeking Student: You are applying to a certificate or licensure program and will not be completing a degree.Do you plan on completing a degree with Houston Christian University?Yes, I plan to complete a degreeNo, I plan to take classes for a certificate program or certificationNo, I am enrolled at another institution and need to take supplemental coursesNo, I plan to take classes as a post-graduate studentHave you previously attended Houston Christian University?Have you previously attended Houston Christian University?YesNoDo you currently have an outstanding balance owed to Houston Christian University?Do you currently have an outstanding balance owed to Houston Christian University?YesNoAcademic HistoryHave you graduated from a nationally or regionally accredited bachelor's program?*Have you graduated from a nationally or regionally accredited bachelor's program?*YesNoAll of our Graduate programs require the completion of a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution. If you would like to apply to one of our online Bachelors degree, please complete our Undergraduate application here.Master's Applicants - Please list ALL previously attended institutions. This information is necessary for processing your financial aid. Omission of transcripts may lead to a withdrawal of your admission.Doctoral Applicants - Please list ALL institutions at which you completed any graduate-level coursework. This information is necessary for processing your financial aid. Omission of transcripts may lead to a withdrawal of your admission.Certification/Licensure & Certificate Only Applicants - Please list ALL previously attended institutions. Omission of transcripts may lead to a withdrawal of your admission.What college or university did you graduate from?*School CodeLevel of Study*GraduateUndergraduateWhen did you graduate?*When did you graduate?*JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303119501951195219531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035203620372038203920402041204220432044Have you attended any other colleges or universities, even if no college credit was earned?*Have you attended any other colleges or universities, even if no college credit was earned?*YesNoCollege #1 NameSchool CodeLevel of StudyGraduateUndergraduateLast Date of AttendanceLast Date of AttendanceJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303119501951195219531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035203620372038203920402041204220432044Add another school?Add another school?YesNoCollege #2 NameSchool CodeLevel of StudyGraduateUndergraduateLast Date of AttendanceLast Date of AttendanceJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303119501951195219531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035203620372038203920402041204220432044Add another school?Add another school?YesNoCollege #3 NameSchool CodeLevel of StudyGraduateUndergraduateLast Date of AttendanceLast Date of AttendanceJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303119501951195219531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035203620372038203920402041204220432044Add another school?Add another school?YesNoCollege #4 NameSchool CodeLevel of StudyGraduateUndergraduateLast Date of AttendanceLast Date of AttendanceJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303119501951195219531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026202720282029203020312032203320342035203620372038203920402041204220432044Add another school?Add another school?YesNoWill you be requesting to transfer in graduate credits earned from another institution?Will you be requesting to transfer in graduate credits earned from another institution?YesNoAdditional InformationHave you completed the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)?Have you completed the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)?YesNoThe Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is an admission requirement for the program you have selected if your GPA from your Bachelors degree is below a 3.0. Our admissions team can help you with any question you may have in regards to this requirement. Financial and Military Affiliation InformationFinancial InformationHow do you plan on paying for school? (Select all that apply)Federal Financial AidMilitary BenefitsPayment Plan (out of pocket)Scholarships or GrantsStudent Loans (Private or Federal)Please note that non-degree seeking applicants are ineligible to receive Federal Financial Aid.If you are using Federal Financial Aid, please be sure to complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.ed.gov and use our school code 003576. To expedite the processing of your aid and to avoid any potential delays, because you have indicated you will be using Financial Aid, Military Benefits, or Student Loans, please enter your Social Security Number (without dashes).Military Affiliation InformationHave you served in the United States Military?Have you served in the United States Military?YesNoHas your spouse served in the United States Military?Has your spouse served in the United States Military?YesNoWhat is your current status with the Military?Active Duty (Current U.S. military service member)National Guard/ReservesVeteran (former U.S. military service member)What branch of the military are you affiliated with?Military DependentMilitary ReserveMilitary SpouseU.S. Air ForceU.S. ArmyU.S. Coast GuardU.S. Marine CorpsU.S. National GuardU.S. NavyU.S. Space ForceIf you have not served, or are not currently serving in the military, please select a different option of paying for your education.Did you obtain Joint Services Transcript credit for courses you took during your service?Did you obtain Joint Services Transcript credit for courses you took during your service?YesNoBackground InformationHave you ever been the subject of a disciplinary action or investigation including but not limited to suspension, dismissal, expulsion or denial of readmission at any high school, post-high school educational institution, college or university? Or do you have any of these disciplinary or judicial actions pending or unresolved against you at any high school, post-high school educational institution, college or university?*Have you ever been the subject of a disciplinary action or investigation including but not limited to suspension, dismissal, expulsion or denial of readmission at any high school, post-high school educational institution, college or university? Or do you have any of these disciplinary or judicial actions pending or unresolved against you at any high school, post-high school educational institution, college or university?*YesNoPlease explainHave you ever been convicted of a crime, or subject to an investigation under Title IX, even if incomplete?Have you ever been convicted of a crime, or subject to an investigation under Title IX, even if incomplete?YesNoPlease describe completely the circumstances that lead to any/all convictions or Title IX investigations including all relevant details, dates, parties involved and outcomes of proceedings or disciplinary actions taken. Vague or incomplete responses may require additional screening.SignatureBy providing an electronic signature below, I promise to comply with all applicable Houston Christian University policies and procedures contained in the Academic Catalog. I certify that all the information in my application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Houston Christian University is authorized to make whatever inquiries necessary to certify the accuracy of my records. I will not lie, cheat, or steal to gain academic advantage, nor tolerate those that do, and I will abide by the Student Code of Conduct policy. As a student, essential functions for success include computer competency and use of Microsoft Office, email communication, internet research and basic functions of my PC or Apple computer. 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