Graduate School Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to The Graduate School at Houston Christian University! Complete the form below to start your application process.

Personal Information

Name

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffix

Preferred First Name

Maiden Name

Address

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address

Current Email Address

Phone Numbers

Primary Phone Number

Mobile Phone Number

I authorize HCU to send text messages and automated phone calls to my mobile phone to convey college information or other important information. (Standard message charges apply.)

Biographical Informtion

Birthdate

Gender

Citizenship Information

Citizenship

Are you a permanent resident of the United States?

Yes

No

Please be advised that proof of residency (in the form of a copy of the front and back of your permanent residency card) will be required as part of the admissions process.

Please select the appropriate status

Please select your current Visa Type

Your Visa type is for Visitors, not students, so we cannot accept and application from you under this Visa. If you have another type of Visa in the future, we'd love to work with you on advancing your education.

Ethnicity (optional)

Academic Information

Academic Intentions

What is the highest degree you will have earned by the time you enroll at Houston Christian University?

What type of program are you applying to?

A Bachelor's degree is required to apply for a graduate program. To apply for an undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree program, please click here.

A Master's degree is required to apply for a doctoral program.

Please select the program you would like to apply to:

Please note: An application fee waiver is not available for doctoral programs

This program is currently pending Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) approval.

NOTE: This program has been submitted for closure and is pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Please select the specialization or concentration you wish to pursue

This program has an option to add a Certificate to your degree plan. Choose your Certificate (optional):

Are you a certified teacher in the United States?

Yes

No

In what state are you a certified teacher?

Are you a certified principal in the United States?

Yes

No

In what state are you a certified principal?

Do you plan to pursue superintendent certification as part of your program?

Yes

No

Note: This program requires that applicants have a teaching certification and two years of teaching experience as the teacher of record as indicated on a service record.

This program requires that applicants have a valid principal certification and three creditable years of managerial experience in a public school district as indicated on a service record. Please call 1-855-428-1960 option 2 with any questions regarding requirements.

Note: This program requires that applicants have a teaching certification and three years of teaching experience as the teacher of record as indicated on a service record.

License and Certification Statement

For students seeking certification or licensure inside the State of Texas: Programs offered at HCU designed to fulfill the educational requirements for a specific professional licensure or certification do meet the educational requirements for the State of Texas.

Students seeking certification or licensure outside the State of Texas: Students seeking certification or licensure from any state other than Texas should check with their state licensing board to determine eligibility. Houston Christian University has not determined whether their program of study meets the students state licensure requirements. Please click the link below for more information.

Professional Licensure Directory

Application to this program requires understanding and agreement with the university's Preamble. Do you understand and agree with the Preamble of HCU?

Yes

No

Jesus Christ died for the sins of all men, rising from the grave afterward to defeat sin and death. By the grace of God through repentance and the acceptance of and belief in Him, He offers eternal life to all who would believe. Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior?

Yes

No

When do you plan on starting classes?

Fall 2025

Spring 2026

Summer 2026

Fall 2026

Do you plan on completing a degree with Houston Christian University?

I'm applying as:

Graduate 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.

Have you previously attended Houston Christian University?

Yes

No

Do you currently have an outstanding balance owed to Houston Christian University?

Yes

No

Are you entering the program as an NCAA athlete?

Yes

No

References

Please note that the program you selected requires References. You can submit your application without listing them now, but you will be required to submit reference information via a form on your status page prior to your application being considered for review.

Would you like to list your references now?

Yes

No

Applicants must provide references information on their application for the following:

Two (2) administrators from the school district or agency at a current place of employment (references from university administrators from former places of employment may be accepted. Include an explanation.).
One (1) current or former graduate professor (references from alternate administrators may be accepted. Include an explanation.)

Friends and family members should not be listed as references.

Applicants must provide contact information for two (2) references on their application. References must be a principal or supervisor, parents of a taught student, or professional colleague. Friends and family members should not be listed as references.

Applicants must provide contact information for two (2) references on their application. References must be professional or academic contacts. Friends and family members should not be listed as references.

Applicants must provide contact information for two (2) references on their application. One of these MUST be a pastoral reference or from a commanding officer (for military chaplains). The other reference must be a professional or academic contact. Friends and family members should not be listed as references.

If you do not submit reference information at this time, you will be required to do submit references via a form on your application status page prior to your application being considered for review.

First Reference

Prefix

Reference First (Given) Name

Reference Last (Family) Name/Surname

Reference Phone Number

Reference Current Employer/Organization

Reference Current Job Title

Reference E-mail Address

Context of Applicant's Relationship to Reference

If "other" please provide further information:

How long have you known the reference?

Has this reference been informed that they are listed as a reference for you?

Yes

No

Second Reference

Prefix

Reference First (Given) Name

Reference Last (Family) Name/Surname

Reference Current Employer/Organization

Reference Current Job Title

Reference Phone Number

Reference E-mail Address

Context of Applicant's Relationship to Reference

If "other" please provide further information:

How long have you known the reference?

Has this reference been informed that they are listed as a reference for you?

Yes

No

Third Reference

Prefix

Reference First (Given) Name

Reference Last (Family) Name/Surname

Reference Current Employer/Organization

Reference Current Job Title

Reference Phone Number

Reference E-mail Address

Context of Applicant's Relationship to Reference

If "other" please provide further information:

How long have you known the reference?

Has this reference been informed that they are listed as a reference for you?

Yes

No

Academic History

Have you graduated from a nationally or regionally accredited bachelor's program?

Yes

No

All of our master's programs require the completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. If you would like to apply to one of our online undergraduate degree programs, please apply here.

Have you graduated from a nationally or regionally accredited master's program?

Yes

No

All of our doctoral programs require the completion of a Master's degree from an accredited institution. If you would like to apply to one of our online Master's degree programs, please correct your program choice in the above section.

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 Code

Level of Study

When did you graduate?

Have you attended any other colleges or universities, even if no college credit was earned?

Yes

No

College #2 Name

School Code

Level of Study

Last Date of Attendance

Add another school?

Yes

No

College #3 Name

School Code

Level of Study

Last Date of Attendance

Add another school?

Yes

No

College #4 Name

School Code

Level of Study

Last Date of Attendance

Add another school?

Yes

No

College #5 Name

School Code

Level of Study

Last Date of Attendance

Add another school?

Yes

No

Additional Information

Have you completed the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)?

Yes

No

The 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 Information

Financial Information

How do you plan on paying for school? (Select all that apply)

What type of Military Benefits will you be using?

Active Duty Veterans (Chapter 30)

Veterans on the VA Vocational Rehabilitation Program (Chapter 31)

Post-Vietnam Veterans' Education Assistance Program (VEAP) (Chapter 32)

Post-911 GI Bill (Chapter 33)

Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606)

Reserve Educational Assistance Program (Chapter 1607)

Students who are eligible to receive benefits under the Survivors and Dependents Assistance Program (Chapter 35)

No Benefits

Please upload a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (CoE)

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 https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 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 Information

Have you served in the military?

Yes

No

What is your current status with the Military?

What branch of the military are you affiliated with?

If you have not served, or are not currently serving in the military, please select a different option of paying for your education.

Resume

Upload your Resume here.

(If you're not ready to do so now, you'll have the opportunity to upload it on your status page later.)

Background Information

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?

Yes

No

Please explain

Have you ever been convicted of a crime (including, without limitation, a crime involving violence, alcohol or drugs), felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have any charges pending or unresolved against you?

Yes

No

Please explain

How did you hear about us?

How did you hear about Houston Christian University?

Please explain:

Who is your employer?

Which event did you attend?

Which Alumni referred you?

Agreements and Signature

The mission of Houston Christian University is to provide a learning experience that instills in students a passion for academic, spiritual, and professional excellence as a result of our central confession, "Jesus Christ is Lord." Do you understand and agree with our mission statement?

Yes

No

By 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.

In place of your signature, please type your full legal name:

Please only click the submit button below once to submit your application.

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