Apply to Graduate School

North Greenville University’s graduate school takes its call seriously 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. Please email questions to Graduate Admissions. 

• The self-reflective essay 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 500 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.  

Submit all items to the Graduate Admissions.  Each program has its own specific term dates and schedule. The deadline for application is two weeks before starting any program term for master’s level programs. See the program of interest Academic Calendar for the dates the terms will begin.

Master of Business Administration

Applicants for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) 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 500 words 
5. $30 Application Fee

Master of Arts – All Ministry Degrees

Applicants for the Master of Arts – All Ministry Degree programs 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 500 words
6. $30 Application Fee

Master of Education

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 500 words
5. Copy of Teacher’s Certificate 
6. $30 Application Fee

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

1. Two professional reference forms from individuals who have knowledge of the applicant’s capabilities/professional musical experience
2. One personal reference form
3. All Official Transcripts (Download the Official Transcript Request Form below).  A 2.75 GPA in the undergraduate degree is required.
4. A Self Reflective Essay of 500 words relating the applicant’s personal goals to music education
5. A professional resume
6. Complete the diagnostic tests in Music Theory and Music History
7. Have an interview with the Program Director and members of the Graduate Music Council in person, or by phone, email or Skype
8. Provide a copy of a valid South Carolina teaching certificate or an out-of-state equivalent (or evidence of prior certification)
9. $30 Application Fee

Summary of Research and Professional Tools for Online M.M.E Degree

Technology Competency Certification Document 

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

Graduate Admissions
T. Walter Brashier Graduate School
North Greenville University
405 Lancaster Avenue
Greer, SC 29650
United States of America

Required Files to Download

1. Employer / Professional Reference Form
2. Personal Reference Form
3. Minister Reference Form
4. College Transcript Request Form

*If additional testing is required, you will be notified.