Application Instructions

Academic Excellence • Student Committed • Christ-Centered

North Greenville University’s graduate school takes seriously its call to educate professionals.  We strive to provide a Christ-centered environment that will develop depth of understanding in content areas while establishing strong character.  Each program is developed to meet the specific needs of the student’s professional career. 

Please find your degree of interest below to see the specific admission requirements.  At the bottom of the page you will find the printable documents required for admission to the school as stated under the degree of choice. 

• The self-reflective essay, which is required for all master’s level programs, is a writing sample designed to help us get to know you.  It is your story, and should tell why you want to pursue a degree at NGU’s graduate school.  The required length is 750-1000 words.  This document can be mailed with your application or you may submit it electronically to our office.
• Each program requires three reference forms.  Please obtain these printable forms from the links below.  Please complete Part I of each form and deliver it to your reference for them to complete Parts II and III.  Please be sure they understand we need their signature and contact information in Part III for the form to be complete. These forms are preferable to formal reference letters. 
• Official transcripts are required for each program.  The Official Transcript form is also attainable from the links at the bottom of the page.  

Please submit all items to the Graduate Enrollment Office.  Please note each program has its own specific term dates and schedule. Deadline for application is two weeks prior to the start of any program term for master’s level programs.  Please see the program of interest Academic Calendar for the dates the terms will begin.  The Doctor of Ministry application deadline is August 31 for fall and January 31 for spring.  The application for the DMin can be found here. 

1.  2 Professional References

2.  1 Personal Reference

3.  All Official Transcripts (Download the Official Transcript Request Form below)

4.  A Self Reflective Essay of up to 1000 words 

5.  A Check for $30 towards Application Fee 

Applicants for the Master of Christian Ministries (MCM) program should submit their application with the following enclosures:

1.  1 Professional / Employer Reference

2.  1 Minister Reference

3.  1 Personal Reference

4.  All Official Transcripts (Download the Official Transcript Request Form below)

5.  A Self Reflective Essay of up to 1000 words 

6.  A Check for $30 towards Application Fee

Applicants for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program should submit their application with the following enclosures:

1.  2 Professional References

2.  1 Personal Reference

3.  All Official Transcripts (Download the Official Transcript Request Form below)

4.  A Self Reflective Essay of up to 1000 words 

5.  Copy of Teacher's Certificate 

6.  A Check for $30 towards Application Fee

Please download, print and complete the following application material, and mail them to us along with a check for $30 to:

Graduate Admissions
T. Walter Brashier Graduate School
North Greenville University
1400 Locust Hill Road
Greer, SC 29651
United States of America

Download the files here

1.  Application for Admission

2.  Employer / Professional Reference Form

3.  Personal Reference Form

4.  Minister Reference Form

5.  College Transcript Request Form

Additional Information for International Students