Know what comes nextrequirements
Review the application sequence, required documents, academic thresholds, technology needs, and university policies before beginning your online application, and know what Admissions will need to complete its review.
Begin with your program level
Admissions Essentials
Applicants should be able to present a testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and acknowledge God's call to attend the university. As part of the application, each student affirms the university's Statement of Faith.
All programs and courses are 100% online. Choose the application that matches your intended pathway. Populi opens with an Application menu; select the exact option named below before you begin.
Associate Degree
For the 60-credit Associate of Arts, choose “1. Associates Application.” The degree combines general education, Bible and theology, and a focus in Biblical Studies or Christian Education.
Open the applicationCertificate and Undergraduate
For a 24-credit certificate, choose “8. Certificates.” For a 120-credit bachelor's degree, choose “2. Undergraduate Application.” Submit all required official transcripts and references; undergraduate admission requires a minimum 2.0 grade-point average.
Open the applicationGraduate
For a master's degree, choose “3. Graduate Application”: Master of Arts, 39 credits; Master of Divinity, 72 credits. Doctoral applicants choose “4. Doctorate of Education” (60 credits) or “6. Doctor of Ministry” (30 credits). Submit all required official transcripts and references; graduate admission requires a minimum 3.0 grade-point average.
Open the applicationDual Enrollment
Eligible high school juniors and seniors choose “5. High School Dual Enrollment.” Review transcript requirements, current course eligibility, and deadlines before applying. Tuition is $300 per course; textbooks and fees are not included.
Open the applicationNon-Credit Deep Dive
For a focused non-credit course, choose “7. Deep Dive Experience Application.” New students apply in Populi; current students should contact the Registrar.
Open the applicationBuild a complete application
Checklist A-Z
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Clarify your desired program
Choose the program of study you intend to pursue.
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Complete the application and pay the fee
Enter accurate personal, academic, and program information, and submit the nonrefundable application fee for your selected pathway.
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Complete the reference requests
Complete the reference requests in the application itself, including the pastoral or personal recommendation requested for your program.
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Confirm your intended start date
Let your admissions ambassador or representative know when you plan to begin. Review the academic calendar to confirm your start date.
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Request a scholarship, if needed
After completing your student application, complete the optional scholarship request form if you need assistance.
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Request official transcripts
Every applicant, regardless of program of study, must arrange for all official transcripts to be sent to transcripts@calvarychapeluniversity.edu.
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Send your testimony of faith
Send your testimony of faith to your admissions ambassador.
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Sign the Enrollment Agreement
Your Enrollment Agreement (EA) arrives in an email from Populi. Review and sign the agreement.
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Complete New Student Orientation
Complete New Student Orientation (NSO), which your admissions ambassador will send to you via email.
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Confirm the file is complete
Admissions will reach out to each applicant to confirm the application file is complete. Please respond at your earliest convenience so that we can get you started.
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Before you begin
Use one accurate application record and have your academic history available before you begin.
After completing your student application, complete a scholarship request if you need assistance.
Nonrefundable application feesEqual access under current policy
Nondiscrimination
Foundational commitment
In keeping with the second commandment that our Lord Jesus gave in Matthew 22:39, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” and the belief that God made us all unique individuals, yet in His image, Calvary Chapel University prohibits discrimination.
Federal protections
The university supports Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.
In accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, the university prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students or in the operation of any programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations.
Prepare for online study
Technical Specifications
Computer and internet
Use a currently supported computer with enough storage and memory for web-based coursework, video meetings, document creation, and secure access to the learning platform. Maintain reliable broadband service for submitting work and viewing all course assignments.
Audio and video
Have working speakers or headphones, a microphone, and a webcam available for course activities, advising, presentations, and video meetings.
Browser and course software
Keep the operating system and a modern browser up to date. Students should be able to use Zoom, Google Docs or equivalent document tools, PDF files, and any software specified for an individual course.
A carefully limited pathway
Provisional Admissions Policy
The Provisional Admission Track gives applicants who have not earned a high school diploma or equivalent GED an opportunity to demonstrate readiness through initial university coursework.
Applicants complete the standard application, required forms, and fees. The Admissions Committee reviews academic potential, motivation, and alignment with the university's mission and values before making a provisional admission decision.
Five policy checkpoints
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Two introductory courses
Provisionally admitted students enroll in MAT111 College Mathematics and ENG101 Writing and Research to demonstrate readiness for postsecondary study.
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Minimum course grades
Students must earn a grade of C− or higher in both introductory courses to continue into their selected degree program.
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Academic support
Tutoring and academic counseling are available to help provisionally admitted students meet course requirements. Students who do not meet the grade requirement may be referred for counseling or advised to complete additional preparation before reapplying.
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Enrollment limit
Provisional Admission is limited to no more than 10% of new admits in any trimester so the pathway remains exceptional, academically responsible, and appropriately supported.
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Federal aid disclosure
Provisionally admitted students are not eligible for Federal Student Aid because Calvary Chapel University is not currently approved to participate in Title IV programs.
Title IV
Begin with a complete fileTake the next admissions step with the requirements in view.
Choose your program, prepare the required documents, and begin the online application.