University of Dallas

Admission Requirements

The following criteria must be met to apply for admissions to the School of Ministry graduate programs.*

All Applicants

Anyone applying to the graduate programs at the School of Ministry, including those seeking a master's degree and those seeking a graduate certificate, must meet the following requirements:

• • An aptitude for pastoral studies demonstrated by one of the following:
    • undergraduate background in the liberal arts, theology, or religious studies
    • appropriate ministerial experience
    • completion of a diocesan program of formation
  • Completed application (see Application Process for more details)

Master's Degree Applicants

Those seeking a master's degree must also meet the following requirements:

• • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  • Minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
    • If you cannot meet this minimum requirement, you may be required to complete appropriate credits and/or a directed individual study prior to or after full acceptance. Your application will then be reviewed and assessed, taking into consideration other applicants and the number of positions available.

 

* The Catholic School Leadership program has a unique application process. For more details on this, please visit the Catholic School Leadership page.

 

Please note: Per Texas House Bill SB1107, the School of Ministry requires first-time, transfer or readmitted students under the age of 30 to provide the University with evidence of vaccination against bacterial meningitis. More information.

 

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs and activities. Any person alleging to have been discriminated against in violation of Title IX may present a complaint to the Title IX coordinator. The Coordinator assists in an informal resolution of the complaint or guides the complainant to the appropriate individual or process for resolving the complaint.

Title IX Coordinator: The University has designated Janis Townsend, Director of Human Resources, as the Title IX Coordinator. Human Resources is located on the second floor of Carpenter Hall and the phone number is (972) 721-5382.

Unlawful Discrimination and Harassment: The University of Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Janis Townsend, Director of Human Resources – section 504/ADA Coordinator – Title IX Coordinator – Age Discrimination Act Coordinator – Office of Human Resources, Carpenter Hall 2nd Floor – 1845 E.. Northgate Drive, Irving, TX. 75062 – (972) 721-5382.