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GETTING
STARTED AND COMPLETING A PROGRAM
1. Make Application: One must
apply and be accepted for admission before being registering
in any degree or certificate program. There is a one time
$45.00 non refundable application fee for this process. You
may apply and pay this fee online or call the Registrar's
office: (602) 442-1161 for other arrangements.
Register online
Download
Registration PDF
2. Be Accepted: Once accepted you will be
qualified to register as a candidate for a degree or
certificate program. There is an annual fee of $125.00 for
this process. You will receive a University email address,
an online student portfolio (password protected website) and
be assigned a mentor.
3. Orientation-Matriculation:
Orientation and Matriculation workshops are conducted
throughout the year in one or more of the following
locations; Phoenix, Arizona, Russellville, Arkansas, Dallas,
Texas, Monterrey, Mexico and
Cootamundra NSW,
Australia. You must attend one of
these workshops or complete an online
Orientation-Matriculation course. Workshop cost and fees
vary according to location and method of completion. Cost
and fees are announced with the current schedule.
4. Complete your initial MAP: The cost for your personal portfolio and accompanying materials, initial
assessment and program development is $450.00. You must
complete the initial portion of your Ministry Advancement
Portfolio before your degree program and independent study
contract can be developed and approved. You may have up to
90 days to complete this process. Late fees may apply if you
take more than 90 days to complete this process.
5. Complete your program: Once your degree or
certificate program and independent study contract has been
agreed upon and approved, you will begin your study and
submit completed projects and studies through your online
portfolio.
6. Process Assessment and
Certification: You will have three years to complete
most degree programs. Certificate programs vary according to
the program and study path selected. Your mentor will work
with you as needed throughout this process. Each item
submitted for credit will be assessed by the University and
certified for credit, provided the work is complete and
receives a passing appraisal and recommendation from
your mentor or portfolio assessor. The PAC fee for most
degree programs is currently $3,600.00, provided the program
is completed within the 3 year period or within less time.
There is no reduction in this fee if your program is
completed in less time. If the three year period is extended
there will be a $1, 200.00 extension fee added to your
program.
7. Graduation: Once your PAC has been successfully
completed you will be recommended to the Board of Regents
for approval of the awarding of your diploma and qualified
to participate in a graduation ceremony. Graduation
ceremonies are normally held in Phoenix, Arizona or
Russellville, Arkansas they may however, be scheduled in the
same areas of the Orientation-Matriculation workshops
depending on the number of graduates in the area. Graduation
cost vary according to the area held, special events and the
cost of your graduation cap and gown etc. Special ceremonies
may be scheduled and held in your local church or area at
your expense.
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