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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for admission into the Spiritual Direction Certificate (SDC) program at Divine Mercy University, you must fulfill certain admission requirements. Below is a list of the requirements for admission:

Complete the application process which includes:

Application Document: Completed Application for Admission document
Letter from one’s own spiritual director using form provided. A history of receiving regular spiritual direction is required to enter the program.
Two recommendations using the form provided: one from the applicant’s pastor or minister, and one from a person who has known the applicant for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Short Questions: Submission of answers to the short question in the Second Part of the Application for Admission Process - You will receive an email with a link to your questions after completing the First Part of the Application Application for Admission.
$25 Application Fee: which the Admissions Office can choose to waive in extenuating circumstances.

After all application materials have been submitted, our Admissions office will contact the applicant regarding the interview phase of the application.

Qualifying applicants will be invited to schedule a video conference interview with Admissions. Pending the outcome of the individual meeting with Admissions, a group video conference interview with other applicants and the SDC faculty members will follow.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

The Spiritual Direction Certificate program has three start dates each academic year; August, January and May. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for this program, with the deadlines as published herein.

Applicants seeking admission to a program after the published final deadline has passed should contact Admissions for further assistance and to inquire if additional spaces may still be available. Note that seating is limited and cohorts may fill to capacity prior to published deadlines.

Fall 2023 Deadlines:

Early Application Deadline 1: July 5, 2023
Early Application Deadline 2: July 10, 2023
Final Application Deadline: Aug. 18, 2023

VI. Personal Background Questions

This section asks questions related to your personal background. Each question in this section must be answered.

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense (felony or misdemeanor, except minor traffic violations)? You will need to respond “yes” if you have entered into a plea agreement, including deferred sentence or deferred judgment arrangement, in connection with a criminal charge.

If you have been convicted of such an offense, please complete a statement or explanation including the nature of offense, date, court where conviction was entered and any other relevant information. Please attach statement to the application document.

Have you ever been convicted of a sexual offense, offense relating to children, or crime of violence (that is not covered in the question above)?

If you have been convicted of such an offense, please complete a statement or explanation including nature of offense charged, date, law enforcement agency making the charge, and any other relevant information. Please attach statement to the application document.

Have you ever been reported to a social services agency, law enforcement authority, child abuse registry or similar organization regarding abuse or misconduct involving children?

If yes, please attach statement to the application explaining the report; include relevant details such as dates, location, and description of disciplinary action if applicable.

Have you ever been reported or removed from employment, a ministry position, volunteer position, or any other position of authority, leadership or influence for inappropriate or unethical contact with another adult or child?

If yes, please attach statement to the application explaining the report; include relevant details such as dates, location, and description of disciplinary action if applicable.

Have you ever been dismissed from another academic program?

If yes, please attach statement to the application explaining the report; include relevant details such as dates, location, and description of disciplinary action if applicable.

Have you ever been refused admission to or dismissed from another academic program?

If yes, please attach statement to the application explaining the report; include relevant details such as dates, location, and description of disciplinary action if applicable.

VIII. Payment

To complete the application, there is a non-refundable Application fee of $25.00

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