MASTER OF ARTS IN BUDDHIST STUDIES: APPLICATION & ADMISSION

ACADEMIC PROGRAM LINKS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

APPLICATION DEADLINES &
DATES FOR FALL 2012 DEGREE ENTRY

February 1: Early admissions application deadline for Fall 2012 degree entry
March 1: Notification of early admissions acceptance/denial for Fall 2012 degree entry
May 2: Application deadline for Fall 2012 degree entry
May 15: Notification of admissions acceptance/denial for Fall 2012 degree entry
June 5: Deadline to accept offer of degree entry

ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR

Spring 2012
January 30: Spring 2012 semester begins
February 13: Last day to add/drop classes for Spring 2012 semester
March 19-April 1: Spring break
May 21: Registration opens for Fall 2012 semester
June 2: Spring semester ends

Fall 2012
August 27: Fall 2012 semester begins
September 10: Last day to add/drop classes for Fall 2012 semester
November 19-25: Thanksgiving Week
December 3: Registration opens for Spring 2013 semester
December 16: Fall 2012 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.

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 it by the office prior to the beginning of your first semester of classes at Maitripa. Click here for obligations and restrictions on Continuing Ed student enrollment.

Fall 2011 Full-time Entry: Applications for 2011 are now being accepted; see below.


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

1. APPLY ONLINE (coming soon for fall 2011): 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 THE FOLLOWING:
(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


APPLICATION PROCESS: >Click here for printable copy (Word) of the following application 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 fill out the application form in its entirety.

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.

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