California College of Divinity

Associate Degree of Religious Studies


Undergraduate Admissions
An applicant to the undergraduate programs (Associate Degree of Religious Studies) must have completed at least a high school education or possess a G.E.D..

Admission Procedures
Students applying for admission to undergraduate programs must observe the following procedures:
1. Submit a completed and signed Application Form
2. Submit all documents that are required by the admissions office
3. Submit the $50 Application Fee (non-refundable)

Admission Evaluation
Admission to the program is based on the combination of strength of educational curriculum attempted and cumulative grade point average. Prospective students’ application will be reviewed and decided for admission on an individual basis, and the student may be asked to provide additional evidence of academic proficiency.

Post-Admission Procedures
Students will be assigned to an Academic Advisor who will assist the student with academic planning.
Orientation for new students will be held during the first week of each semester.
All students will receive a student handbook containing information regarding student services, student expectation, student rights and responsibilities, student conduct policies, library services, and learning resource services.

Tuition and Fees
All new students must pay tuition and fees in full at registration. To qualify for the Deferred Payment Plan, the student’s account from the previous semester must be paid in full. The student must pay at least 25 percent of the tuition and fees that are due in the current semester. The balance, plus a five percent fee, is divided into three equal payments. Each of these payments is due on the 15th of the month for the next three months.