MASTER OF ARTS IN BUDDHIST STUDIES: APPLICATION & ADMISSION

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MASTER OF ARTS (MA) IN BUDDHIST STUDIES
*MA Program Description & Learning Outcomes
*MA Curriculum & Degree Requirements
*How to Apply to the MA Program

MASTER OF DIVINITY (MDIV)
*MDiv Program Description & Learning Outcomes
*MDiv Curriculum & Degree Requirements
*How to Apply to the MDiv Program

CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED BUDDHIST STUDIES
*Certificate Prog. Description & Learning Outcomes
*Certificate Curriculum & Requirements
*How to Apply to the Certificate Program

CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED BUDDHIST STUDIES:
ONLINE / DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM
*Offered Fall 2010 online: Click here for details

CERTIFICATE IN EAST/WEST PSYCHOLOGY
*Certificate Prog. Description & Learning Outcomes
*Certificate Curriculum & Requirements
*How to Apply to the Certificate Program

CERTIFICATE IN EAST/WEST PSYCHOLOGY:
ONLINE / DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM
*Certificate Prog. Description & Learning Outcomes
*Certificate Curriculum & Requirements
*How to Apply to the Distance Learning Certificate Program

CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS
*Full or Part-Time Non-Program (Open) Enrollment

CE IN PSYCHOLOGY
*CE Credits Available for Selected Classes

ONLINE/DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM
*Online Classes
*Online Certificate in Advance Buddhist Studies
*Online Certificate in East/West Psychology

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
COMPLETE COURSE CATALOG
FEES & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
MAKE A TUITION PAYMENT
DEGREE PROGRAMS & CERTIFICATES

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DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES


2010 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
JANUARY 27: Spring 2010 Semester Begins
MARCH 28 - APRIL 11: Spring Break
MAY 25: Spring 2010 Semester Ends
JUNE 28 - AUGUST 22: Online Summer Intensive
JULY 15:
Fall 2010 Registration Opens Online
AUGUST 30: Fall 2010 Semester Begins
NOVEMBER 21 -28: Fall (Thanksgiving) Break
DECEMBER 18: Fall 2010 Semester Ends

2010 ACADEMIC APPLICATION
& REGISTRATION DEADLINES:

MAY 3: Registration Opens for New Online
(Distance Learning) Summer Program

JUNE 28 - AUGUST 22: Online (Distance
Learning) Program Summer Semester

JULY 5: Online Summer Registration Closes
(last day to add or drop classes)

JULY 15: Registration Opens for Fall Semester

AUGUST 15: Application Deadline for Fall Entry
into all Degree and Certificate Programs (Extended Deadline)

SEPTEMBER 12: Fall Class Registration
Closes (last day to add or drop classes)

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Maitripa College is a nonprofit corporation authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer the academic degree 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 in Buddhist Studies and who value an integrative, involved, multifaceted education process. Students with respect for and an appreciation of both eastern and western models of presenting Buddhist education are encouraged to apply.

WHEN TO APPLY:

Continuing Education Students (Non-Program) Entry:
No formal application is necessary; simply click here for "Continuing Education / Quick Entry" form (pdf); fill it out and mail or drop by the office prior to beginning of your first semester of classes at Maitripa. Click here for obligations and restrictions on Continuing Ed student enrollment.

Fall 2010 Full-time Entry: Applications for 2010 now being accepted; see below.


HOW TO APPLY: You may apply in one of the following 4 ways:

1. APPLY ONLINE: CLICK HERE FOR STEPS TO APPLY ONLINE (if you are submitting a new application, please be prepared to pay the application fee of $25 online with a credit card)

2. APPLY BY MAIL: CLICK ON THE LINKS TO PRINT AND MAIL (1) THE MA IN BUDDHIST STUDIES APPLICATION PACKET FOR FALL 2010 ENTRY (PDF FORMAT) and (2) LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONS (PDF FORMAT)

3. EMAIL MAITRIPA ADMISSIONS AT STUDENTSERVICES@MAITRIPA.ORG AND REQUEST THAT WE MAIL YOU AN APPLICATION PACKET

4. CALL MAITRIPA ADMISSIONS AT 503-235-2477 AND REQUEST THAT WE MAIL YOU AN APPLICATION PACKET



YOUR APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (complete details on these steps are provided with the online or print application packet which you may obtain in one of the 4 ways described above):

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A completed Maitripa College application (see above)

*A typed, double-spaced Essay & Statement of Interest (not to exceed 5 pages)

*Two letters of recommendation (on forms provided; not from friends or family members)

*Official transcripts from previously attended post-secondary educational institutions, showing completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution - either sent directly to Maitripa College or submitted in a sealed envelope with this application

*$25 nonrefundable application fee

*GRE scores are optional

**INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY: 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. 


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