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Graduate Admissions Webinar

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Lindsay Callaway

12:02:20 PM

Hello Elizabeth!

Toyin Ope

12:03:04 PM

Hello everyone!

Nikki Stull

12:06:08 PM

Can't hear anything...

Lindsay Harger

12:08:20 PM

Hi Kimberly! Are you on a mobile device or a computer?

Nikki Stull

12:08:37 PM

Computer

Lindsay Harger

12:09:23 PM

Which web browser are you in. It will work best in chrome

Nikki Stull

12:09:41 PM

I could hear initially, but then the sound stopped after Elizabeth said something about being contacted by a member of the team.

Nikki Stull

12:09:54 PM

Ok, let me try that.

Nikki Stull

12:10:25 PM

I can hear.

John Ijegu

12:10:26 PM

Hello everyone

Lindsay Harger

12:10:40 PM

Excellent! I am glad it is working.

Meghan Schovajsa

12:10:41 PM

I am watching on a computer, but the slide show seems to be stuck on the "Welcome! The webinar will begin shortly."

Lindsay Harger

12:11:23 PM

Hi Meghan, sorry you are having issues. What web browser are you using? It will work best in chrome.

Meghan Schovajsa

12:12:41 PM

Ah. Just switched to Chrome. Seems to be working now. Is there a way to have this PP emailed to me?

Lindsay Harger

12:13:20 PM

Yes! We will email you a link to the full saved webinar including the pp.

Meghan Schovajsa

12:13:32 PM

Okay, thank you!

Meghan Schovajsa

12:14:59 PM

That's great! I am hoping to get into the Marriage and Family Therapy program!

Lindsay Harger

12:16:25 PM

Nice to meet you, Meghan! I look forward to working with you.

Nikki Stull

12:16:50 PM

I'll be in the Apologetics Program!

Meghan Schovajsa

12:17:48 PM

Nice to meet you, as well! If I am applying for the online program, would my interview be conducted in person?

Meghan Schovajsa

12:18:02 PM

Great!

Qisen Wang

12:18:41 PM

That is great. Do you have some photos of the furnished student apartment in the Husky Village ? I want to know what the rooms look like

John Ijegu

12:18:53 PM

I will like to confirm the possibility of running 2 Masters courses online simultaneously.

Lindsay Harger

12:19:27 PM

Meghan, Candidates have the option to interview via skype, so you wouldn't be expected to come to campus if you live outside the Houston area.

Meghan Schovajsa

12:19:44 PM

Okay, thank you!

Qisen Wang

12:20:51 PM

Thank you, Mrs. Harger. You helped me reset the username and password of the Huskynet last time

Qisen Wang

12:20:52 PM

They work

Lindsay Harger

12:21:16 PM

For Room Rates & Floor Plans, check out this link: https://www.hbu.edu/student-life/student-services-resources/housing/rates-floor-plans-2/

Nikki Stull

12:21:44 PM

What was the financial aid phone number?

Lindsay Harger

12:21:56 PM

Good to hear, Qisen!

Nikki Stull

12:22:41 PM

Also, I've completed a lot of my application, but we had something come up and I won't be able to start until Spring 2019 - will you be able to hold my application until then?

Qisen Wang

12:23:13 PM

Thanks. Do I pay for the tuition and fees when I attend the registration event on April 10 ?

Lindsay Harger

12:24:03 PM

Kimberly, yes, we can defer your application to Spring 2019. Contact Gairet and let him know and he will get everything updated.

Allyson Cates

12:24:53 PM

Hi John Ijegu! Unfortunately at this time students are only allowed to pursue one masters degree at a time. We do, however, offer many certificate programs that you CAN pursue alongside a master's degree.

Sebastien Huang

12:25:05 PM

Kimberly, you may contact Financial Aid at financialaid@HBU.edu or? 281-649-3749

Nikki Stull

12:27:04 PM

I had been talking to Alicia, do I need to continue any other questions with Gairet since he oversees my program?

Allyson Cates

12:27:22 PM

Alicia should be able to update your application

Nikki Stull

12:27:58 PM

Is there a certain format for the Personal Statement?

Allyson Cates

12:28:00 PM

Online students CAN set up payment plans for summer - that's a new feature this year :)

Lindsay Callaway

12:28:05 PM

Hi Sebastien - is there a waiver for the GRE for Masters of Education?

Lindsay Callaway

12:28:34 PM

I have 17 years of experience in higher education and 7-12

LaShondra Jackson

12:28:36 PM

What is admission cost for doctoral program?

Eden Huitt

12:28:45 PM

I know approval is pending for the program, but is there any idea of a timeline for when the Classics and Early Christianity program will be available? Will it be available online or just on campus?

Lindsay Callaway

12:28:47 PM

I graduated with my BS in 2002 and have work experience

John Ijegu

12:28:49 PM

Thanks Allyson

Qisen Wang

12:28:52 PM

That is great. Mrs.Cates, can you send me a link of online payment?

Meghan Schovajsa

12:29:15 PM

If I am currently getting my BA through an online program (terms are 8 weeks) and my estimated graduation date is 12/23/18, when can I submit my application for the Jan 2019 term?

Judith Akuchie

12:29:27 PM

Do I send an updated transcript after I complete my degreeI will be finishing my Bachelor's degree in December and I am applying for the

Nikki Stull

12:29:42 PM

As far as a resume is concerned, are you looking for ministry experience?

Judith Akuchie

12:29:43 PM

spring 2019

Lindsay Callaway

12:29:44 PM

Thank you!

Allyson Cates

12:29:50 PM

Eden, the Classics and Early Christianity program will begin on-campus only in the fall!

Toyin Ope

12:29:50 PM

DO i need to apply separately for the GRA waiver

Raymond Navarro

12:29:51 PM

Is there any additional costs associated with a transacript evaluation form?

Toyin Ope

12:29:53 PM

GRE*

Meghan Schovajsa

12:30:03 PM

Thank you!

Judith Akuchie

12:31:27 PM

thank you!

Toyin Ope

12:31:28 PM

Do transcripts from Canada need to be evaluated?

Nikki Stull

12:32:45 PM

Thank you so much everyone! I'm so excited to be a HUSKY!

Lindsay Harger

12:33:05 PM

Toyin, yes, Canadian transcripts do still need evaluated.

Toyin Ope

12:33:34 PM

Thank you

Meghan Schovajsa

12:33:34 PM

I have read that some of the courses for the MFT program are on-campus. How many courses are in-person?

Eden Huitt

12:33:51 PM

Thank you, Allyson! Is there any more information on the MACEC program/curriculum/requirements? I couldn't find any on the website.

Allyson Cates

12:34:34 PM

Yes! Requirements should be listed on hbu.edu/gradadmitreq. The webpage for the program itself is still being built but should be up soon!

Meghan Schovajsa

12:35:01 PM

Okay, thank you so much!

Raymond Navarro

12:35:03 PM

So if I understand correctly, all attempted hours are used in calculating cumulative GPA?

Judith Akuchie

12:35:32 PM

do you have any idea what the GPA requirement for the business program will be for the waiver?

John Ijegu

12:36:17 PM

Do I necessarily need a previous qualification in the field of Education to run an M.Ed or any good first degree would do?

Eden Huitt

12:38:42 PM

Is furnished/any housing available for graduate students, or is it reserved for undergrad?

Lindsay Harger

12:39:28 PM

Room Rates & Floor Plans https://www.hbu.edu/student-life/student-services-resources/housing/rates-floor-plans-2/

Eden Huitt

12:39:33 PM

Great! Thank you.

Lindsay Callaway

12:40:02 PM

What is the cost per course?

LaShondra Jackson

12:40:56 PM

Hi-

LaShondra Jackson

12:41:20 PM

Did we answer the question about actual cost of the doctorate program?

LaShondra Jackson

12:41:54 PM

Lindsay Callaway

12:42:26 PM

I used to work for a university as a admissions coordinator and your email communication and follow up is great!! I applied to several universities and HBU is one of the few that kept up with me.

Lindsay Callaway

12:42:28 PM

Thank you!

Lindsay Callaway

12:42:49 PM

I sent emails to Sebastien on costs and other questions I had.

Allyson Cates

12:43:05 PM

I'm so glad to hear that, Lindsay! Let us know if we can help you with any other questions!!

Meghan Schovajsa

12:43:34 PM

Thank you so much for answering all my questions! Y'all have been super helpful!

Pearl Tolliver

12:44:54 PM

Thank you