Graduate Application for Admission

Submitting the application form is the first step for entrance into the graduate program at Baptist University of Florida. The application can be completed online at http://www.buf.edu/apply.

Once all information is received, the applicant’s file will go before the admissions committee for approval. The Admissions Office will inform the applicant of the admissions committee’s action. If an applicant fails to register for classes within one year of approval, he/she will be required to reapply and supply updated information. The university reserves right to perform a background check and/or credit check on any and all applicants. All applicants are encouraged to call the Admissions Office at any time if they have any questions. All forms used for the admissions process can be found on the university website at https://admissions.buf.edu/.

Regular Admission

Students in Biblical Studies, Christian Ministry, and Worship Leadership fields of instruction will submit a signed affirmation of Christian faith and service.
Applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited college or university.
Master of Arts in Counseling (MACO) applicants must possess an institutionally accredited baccalaureate degree in psychology. Applicants who possess an institutionally accredited baccalaureate degree in another field of study must complete 18 hours of specified leveling courses before beginning graduate coursework.
Master of Education (MEd) applications must have a passing score on the General Knowledge Test of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or take the GRE (see requirements above for scores).
1. Students who have an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution of higher learning outside of the USA are exempt from submitting official GKT scores.
Applicants will submit official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended.
1. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted in lieu of official transcripts for admission of students who have an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution of higher learning outside of the USA. The student will have 8 weeks to obtain official transcripts from non-US institutions. In these first 8 weeks, the student must demonstrate good academic performance by maintaining a minimum 2.5 GPA. At the end of the first 8 week period, continued enrollment will be determined by the Admissions Office.
Applicants will submit an official document demonstrating legal residential status within the USA if the student is not a US-citizen.
Applicants will provide a written statement explaining any conviction of a felony.

Doctor of Ministry

Students who desire to apply for admission to the D. Min. program must have earned an institutionally accredited master’s degree (M.Div., MACE., or M.A.) consisting of no fewer than 45 credit hours, including at least twelve hours in biblical or theological studies, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Those holding an MTS degree are required to complete nine additional hours of selected graduate-level courses toward the D. Min. concentration in consultation with the program coordinator. The D. Min. in Expository Preaching requires a 72-hour Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree. The M.Div. degree or its equivalent must be obtained from an accredited institution and include the completion of six hours of either Hebrew or Greek, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5

Education Specialist

Applicants must meet all university requirements for admission. In addition to the university requirements, the applicant must submit an official transcript indicating successful completion of a master’s degree program from an accredited institution.

Doctor of Education

Students who desire to apply for admission into the Ed.D. program must have earned an institutionally accredited master’s degree totaling no fewer than 45 hours, with at least a B average or 3.0 GPA. A student with an M.A. with less than 45 hours needs additional selected graduate-level courses toward the Ed.D. concentration by consultation with the program coordinator.