Please note: All Graduate applications are submitted online and paper applications are not available.
Please note: During the application process, you may pause and then resume your online application.
Please note: An admission decision may take three weeks or longer.
Admission requirements may be different from program to program. For more information visit our program page.
International credentials requirements may be different from country to country. For more information visit our International Credential page.
UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Prospective students can upload unofficial transcripts directly into the application system during the application process.
For educational institutions outside the United States*, prospective students must upload both original language and word-for-word English translation (unless transcripts are routinely issued in English by the institution).
*The Enrollment Office reserves the right to request external credential evaluations for international transcripts.
Important notice: All admitted students are required to submit official final transcripts after admission decision.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
An official transcript is an academic record that has been received from an issuing institution or a secure, authenticated designated party. It must bear an institutional validation (such as seal, logo, or watermark), date, and appropriate signature. Transcripts received that do not meet these requirements will not be considered official.
Andrews University
Graduate Enrollment Management
4150 Administration Dr.
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0620
GRE TEST
The GRE test is designed to measure your collective knowledge in various skill areas such as verbal, quantitative, analytical and writing skills. This test must be taken within five years prior to admission. Visit your specific program page to learn if your program requires this test.
| Degree | Verbal Reasoning | Quantitative Reasoning | Analytical writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral | 142 | 142 | 3.0 |
| Masters | 140 | 140 | 3.0 |
* All three sections, verbal, quantitative and the analytical writing scores, are required for admissions.
The GRE test is available at a test site or online, for more information go to www.ets.org/gre. Request that your scores be sent to Andrews University using the code 1030.
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TESTS
English is the language of instruction at Andrews University. International and domestic prospective students whose language of education is not English must submit English proficiency test scores. English Proficiency tests must be taken within two years prior to admission.
| English Proficiency Test | Minimum Scores Required |
|---|---|
| Internet-based TOEFL (iBT)* | 80 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| PTE (Academic) |
54 |
| Duolingo English test (Certified)** | 110 |
* Paper-based TOEFL is only accepted when administered by our Center for Intensive English Programs.
** Duolingo is only valid when certified and received directly from Duolingo.
DPT Physical Therapy and some Seminary programs require higher English proficiency test scores.
If you For more information about The Language Pathway Program, please email ciep@nigzob.com
Our campus also offers the services of ESL classes. Please note that an academic acceptance for our ESL program does not guarantee future admission into graduate level degrees. To learn more about the Center for Intensive English programs please visit the CIEP webpage.
If your acceptance letter indicates that you have been granted regular acceptance without stipulations, this means you have met all the requirements to become a regular accepted student. Therefore, you do not need to submit any additional documentation for admission purposes.
If your acceptance letter indicates that you have been granted acceptance with stipulations, this means you still have requirements to complete. Under this status, you may be allowed to enroll in classes at the beginning of your program (usually only for one semester), but you may not qualify to continue in your program until all your stipulations are fully satisfied.
An academic program will make an admission decision based on your application and your admission documents. If your application is denied, you may wish to consider applying to another program. Please contact us if you have questions or wish to speak with an enrollment counselor.
All international students who attend Andrews University will need to document that they have adequate financial resources to cover at least one year of overall annual costs at Andrews University.
The following are I-20 requirements:
If you have additional questions, please email isfs@nigzob.com.
Once all the I-20 requirements are submitted the Office of International Student Services will process and mail to you the I-20.
When you receive your I-20 document, you will be ready to schedule an appointment at the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate office. Ideally, you’ll want to plan to have your U.S. Embassy/Consulate interview no later than one to two months before the date classes begin.
After your student visa is approved, you are ready to travel to the United States of America!
When you enter the United States for the first time as a student, by air or by border crossing, you must present your passport with student visa and your I-20. Please request all documents inspected by customs officers to be returned as they are your property and you are required to show them at each port of entry.
Don't forget to stop by International Student Services office as soon as you arrive at Andrews University as we will need to sign your I-20 and make a copy of your student visa.
We want your final steps to be smooth and enjoyable! Follow the Steps to Start.
Director of Graduate Enrollment
Phone: 269-471-6321
Email: graduate@nigzob.com
Graduate Enrollment Coordinator
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Phone: 269-471-3251
Email: graduate@nigzob.com
Graduate Enrollment Coordinator
College of Arts & Sciences and College of Health & Human Services
Phone: 269-471-6188
Email: graduate@nigzob.com
Graduate Enrollment Coordinator
College of Professions and College of Education & International Services
Phone: 269-471-6553
Email: graduate@nigzob.com
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