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Doctoral Degree
International Applicants

Application Deadlines

Spring Term: October 1

Summer Term: March 1

Fall Term: June 1

Please use the following application checklist to complete your admissions process for our doctoral programs. Our doctoral programs start once a year in May, but admissions decisions can be made throughout the year. All application materials must be received by the deadline in order to be considered.

Applicants to our doctoral degree programs must have earned a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution OR an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a credential evaluating agency.

1.

Application Form
To apply online, you will need to create a login ID and six-digit PIN to access our Genisys system. The login ID and PIN allow you to save your application so you can view or edit it at a later time.

2.

$50 Application Fee
Your application will be considered official in our system once we have received the application fee. For your convenience, you may pay your non-refundable application fee online or by mail using a check.

3.

Professional Resume
Provide an updated copy of your professional resume or curriculum vitae that includes:

  • Employment history with details of responsibilities, skill sets and results

  • School, community and church leadership positions

  • Service activities in which you have been involved

  • Academic and non-academic honors and distinctions you have received

Your resume should be e-mailed directly to the Admissions Office at globaladmissions@regent.edu.

4.

Official TOEFL Scores
Arrange to have your official TOEFL scores sent directly to Regent University. Please click here for more information on minimum score requirements and more details about the TOEFL.

5.

Admissions Essay
Your admissions essay should be e-mailed directly to the Admissions Office at globaladmissions@regent.edu.  Click here for guidelines on writing your essay.

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Writing Sample
Provide a separate writing sample to address the topic: “The most pressing leadership issue of today.”  Your writing sample will play an important role in helping the Admissions Committee evaluate a doctoral applicant’s research, writing, analytical and problem-solving skills.  Your writing sample should be e-mailed directly to the Admissions Office at globaladmissions@regent.edu. Click here for detailed guidelines on how to complete your writing sample.  

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U.S. Visa History
Provide copies of any previous US visa history. If you have never applied for or been denied a U.S. visa, you will need to provide a written statement to the Admissions Office.

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Transcript Evaluation for International Transcripts
You will need to arrange to have your documents evaluated by a credential evaluating agency using a course-by-course evaluation. Click here for more details on having your transcript evaluated and for a list of recommended evaluators.