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Adult Graduate Admissions
Anderson University is the Christian university for individuals looking to skill up, lead, or open new doors. We invite you to discover the Anderson you — a professional that serves, impacts, and rises. We believe that any time is the right time to continue your education; that’s why Anderson offers competitive graduate programs in business, theology, and music education. Discover the benefits of an advanced degree from AU. This is the Christian university you’ve been looking for.
Graduate Student Admission Process
Contact adultgrad@anderson.edu if you have questions about starting the admissions process.
1) Speak with a Graduate Admissions Counselor
Speak with an admissions counselor to find the right program that fits your needs, and learn more about our graduate programs. We invite you to visit campus too! You can easily reach an admissions counselor by calling (888) 622-GRAD or sending a message to adultgrad@anderson.edu.
2) Complete the Application for Admission
Complete the free online application at anderson.edu/application, then send your official transcripts and other necessary documents.
Graduate Business Programs
- The criteria for admission is a 3.0 GPA (Director discretion for students under a 3.0).
- Send official transcripts to adultgrad@anderson.edu.
- Provide either a current resume or a link to your LinkedIn profile.
- Submit a letter of recommendation.
- 2 years of work experience is required for application to the online and evening MBA programs. The daytime program option doesn’t have work experience requirements.
Graduate Theology Programs
- Send official transcripts to adultgrad@anderson.edu.
- Submit 2 letters of recommendation.
- Submit an essay.
Graduate Music Education Programs
- Send official transcripts to adultgrad@anderson.edu.
- Submit 2 letters of recommendation.
- Provide a writing sample.
- Present a valid teacher’s license.
- Interview with the Music Education faculty.
3) Receive Admission Decision
Your admissions decision will be sent to your email address, but we’ll call you to congratulate you and explain the next steps.
4) Post Admit Next Steps
- Finalize acceptance by paying your enrollment deposit.
- Secure your seat in AU graduate business programs by paying the $200 deposit.
- Secure your seat in AU graduate theology programs by paying the $50 deposit.
- Set up your AU email account — once you pay your enrollment deposit, you will receive a link to begin this step.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA studentaid.gov and contact financial aid by calling (888) 622-GRAD or emailing finaid@anderson.edu.
- Pay your bill. The student account office sends electronic bills on the 25th of each month. Questions? Contact Student Accounts at anderson.edu or call 765-641-4001.
- To learn more about tution costs visit Financial Aid Office.
- Schedule classes — your admission counselor will guide you through this process.
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