Vanguard University

The university requirements for program admission below must be met before an application is considered complete.  

• Online application for admission
• Non-refundable $45 application fee 
• Official transcripts
  • Request Official Transcripts from any colleges or universities attended. Vanguard graduates need only request transcripts from institutions attended after Vanguard.
• Any program-specific supporting materials (see below)

All transcripts and supporting documents should be submitted to the Graduate & Professional Education Office.

If possible, please submit transcripts electronically (e.g. Parchment). Unofficial transcripts may be scanned and uploaded to your online application. Essays and resumes may also be uploaded to your application. Other required documents (references, licenses, etc) should be submitted via email or mail. 

• Electronically through Parchment
• Email: gradadmissions@vanguard.edu
• Mail/Drop-Off: ATTN: Vanguard University Graduate & Professional Education 55 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626

• Evalution of Official Transcript(s): All transcripts reflecting prior coursework must be submitted. Transcripts must be evaluated, not just translated, by an official agency.
• Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Scores: The minimum TOEFL score requirement is 80 on the web version. If English is the primary spoken language and medium of instruction at the institution(s) attended and at least two years of full-time study occurred at such institution(s), the TOEFL may be waived.
• Affidavit of Financial Support: If supported by personal and/or family funds, submit this form with an original bank statement in U.S. currency reflecting bank balance availability of the total amount listed below. If sponsored by a government or other official agency, an official letter stating that the funding and/or scholarship is valid for use at Vanguard University must be submitted. Please contact gradadmissions@vanguard.edu to obtain the Affidavit of Financial Support.
• Copy of Valid Passport
• Students applying within the U.S. must submit copies of their visa, I-94, and if on a student visa, copies of their I-20 A-B Form.

All materials must be received in the Admissions Office by the appropriate deadline:

• Fall semester - June 1  |  Spring semester - October 1

International students must be enrolled full-time within their program. For information on specific unit requirements, please contact the Graduate & Professional Education Office at gradadmissions@vanguard.edu. International students are not eligible for any financial aid with the exception of institutional talent scholarships.

For current tuition rates and fees, please visit Account Services.

Scholarships

Vanguard University offers graduate academic scholarships for the biotechnology, clinical psychology, education, leadership studies, organizational psychology, and theology programs. These 10-15% tuition scholarships are based on cumulative undergraduate GPA calculations.  You will automatically be awarded a scholarship if you qualify. Vanguard University also offers a colleague discount for the MSN and post graduate certificate programs and the Ministry Grant for applicants working full time in ministry as ordained or licensed ministers or missionaries. Please ask your admissions counselor for more information.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is offered through the FAFSA application. Please see the Financial Aid page for further information and talk to your admissions counselor. 

Once an applicant’s file is complete, with all required items submitted, the file is forwarded to the department for review and potential admissions interview invitation.

From there, the Office of Graduate & Professional Education will inform the applicant of their admissions decision via email with a) a program acceptance to the university, or b) a program denial with recommendations for improving their file for potential resubmission. 

The School of Education, in partnership with the Patty Arvielo School of Business and Management, is offering $5,000 scholarships to prospective teachers interested in pursuing the Education Specialist credential at Vanguard University. Contact nathan.brais@vanguard.edu for more information and apply today!

VITAL Scholarship details

• 20% tuition discount, approximately $10,000 max award at $5,000 over two semesters of the three-semester program
• Renewable through good academic standing 
• Offered on a first-come, first-served basis; a limited number of awards are available

Requirements

• Must be admitted to the Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Support Need (ESMMSN) program
• Must complete a program/scholarship interview
• Must commit to becoming an ESMMSN program ambassador upon graduation
• Must maintain good standing in the program for the scholarship award to continue