MASTER OF ARTS IN BUDDHIST STUDIES: ADMISSIONS

ACADEMIC PROGRAM LINKS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

APPLICATION DEADLINES &
DATES FOR FALL 2013 DEGREE ENTRY

June 8: Application deadline for Fall 2013 degree entry

June 23: Final notification of admissions acceptance/denial for Fall 2013 degree entry

July 5: Deadline to accept offer of degree entry


SPRING 2013

January 28: Spring 2013 semester begins

March 1: Early Admissions Deadline for Fall 2013 semester

February 11: Last day to add/drop classes for Spring 2013 semester

March 23-April 7: Spring break

May 20: Registration opens for Fall 2013 semester

June 2: Spring semester ends

June 8: Deadline for application for Fall 2013 semester

SUMMER 2013

June 17-August 16 (tentative)

FALL 2013

September 2: Fall 2013 semester begins

September 16: Last day to add/drop classes for Fall 2013 semester

November 24-December 1: Thanksgiving week

December 2: Registration opens for Spring 2014 semester

December 21: Fall 2013 semester ends


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Maitripa College is a nonprofit corporation authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer the academic degrees described herein, following a determination that state academic standards will be satisfied under OAR 583-030. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Office of Degree Authorization, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, Oregon, 97401.

WHO SHOULD APPLY
Maitripa College is seeking students who desire to build anew or expand upon their current knowledge base and who value an integrative, involved, multifaceted education process with the potential for personal and societal transformation. Students with respect for and an appreciation of both eastern and western models of education are encouraged to apply.


APPLICATION DEADLINES & DATES FOR FALL 2013 DEGREE ENTRY

March 1: Early admissions application deadline for Fall 2013 degree entry *Early admissions strongly encouraged for students considering the Classical Tibetan Language Summer Intensive

March 15: Notification of early admissions acceptance/denial for Fall 2013 degree entry

June 8: Application deadline for Fall 2013 degree entry

June 23: Final notification of admissions acceptance/denial for Fall 2013 degree entry

July 5: Deadline to accept offer of degree entry


CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS (Non-Degree) ENTRY: No formal application is necessary; simply fill out the Quick Entry form and submit before classes start each semester. Note: This is for onsite study in Portland, Oregon only. For ONLINE distance learning, please click here.

>By mail: >PDF format to print, fill out and mail
>By email (online): >Interactive Word document form to fill out by typing and email or print & mail
>Click here for obligations and restrictions on Continuing Ed student enrollment.


APPLICATION PROCESS: >Click here for printable copy (Word) of these instructions. WHETHER YOU ARE APPLYING ONLINE OR BY MAIL, THE PROCESS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING STEPS. PLEASE READ ALL THESE STEPS BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION.

1. APPLICATION FORM: Please select one fo the following, fill out & submit the application in its entirety

>By postal mail or to drop off in the Maitripa Office:
*Click here for PDF format to print, fill out and mail or bring to the office OR
*Click here for interactive Word document form to fill out by typing; print & mail or bring to the office

>By email (online): *Click here for interactive Word document form to fill out by typing and email

2. ESSAY & STATEMENT OF INTEREST: Compose a typed, double-spaced Essay & Statement of Interest (not to exceed 5 pages) as follows.

For the Essay: Please give a description of the development of your spiritual life, including a discussion of the development of your faith, practice, and belief systems.

For the Statement of Interest: Please include discussions of your goals in applying to this degree, how you see this program relating to your personal and/or professional life, how you intend to use this degree, and what about Maitripa College appeals to you the most.

3. RESUME or CV: Please submit a resume or curriculum vitae along with your application.

4. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation must be filled out and mailed to Maitripa. These must be on the forms provided and they cannot be recommendations from friends or family members.

>Letter of Recommendation Forms: Click here to download *Letter of Recommenation Forms

5. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS: Official transcripts from previously attended post-secondary educational institutions, showing completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, must be either sent directly to Maitripa College or submitted in a sealed envelope by you. In either case, mail the transcripts to Maitripa College , Admissions, 1119 SE Market St. , Portland, Oregon 97214

6. OPTIONAL GRE SCORES:
You may send your GRE score to Maitripa College , Admissions, 1119 SE Market St. , Portland, Oregon 97214.

7. $25 APPLICATION FEE: Click here to pay the nonrefundable $25 application fee by secure credit card online; your application is not complete until this fee is paid. You may also send a check with your application materials to Maitripa College, Admissions, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, Oregon 97214.

8. REQUIRED INTERVIEW: After your application is submitted in full, Maitripa Admissions will contact you to set up a time for a phone or in-person interview. This interview is a required element of the application process.

9. ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REQUIREMENTS: International students are additionally required to submit the following:

a. Proof of Sufficient Financial Means: Documentation providing proof of sufficient financial means to cover cost of living and tuition for at least one year of studies. Please see Tuition & Fees page and the International Students page for additional information on this requirement.

b. English-Languae Competency Scores: All international applicants for admission to Maitripa College must take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam to show sufficient English language proficiency. Please see the International Students page for additional information on this requirement.


LOCATION | CONTACTS | VISIT

Maitripa College | 1119 SE Market Street | Portland, Oregon USA 97214 | phone: 503-235-2477 | email: info@maitripa.org | fax: 503-231-6408