PLEASE READ ALL THESE STEPS BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR APPLICATION:
1. APPLICATION FORMS. Choose one of the following:
a. ONSITE: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BASIC APPLICATION FORM FOR THE ONSITE PROGRAM. This is a Word document that you can fill in electronically and then email per instructions on the form. Please fill out the application form in its entirety.
b. DISTANCE LEARNING / ONLINE PROGRAM: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE BASIC APPLICATION FORM FOR THE ONLINE PROGRAM. This is a Word document that you can fill in electronically and then email per instructions on the form. Please fill out the application form in its entirety.
2. ESSAY & STATEMENT OF INTERESTS: 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 program, how you see this program relating to your personal and/or professional life, how you intend to use this training, and what about Maitripa College appeals to you the most.
Email in Word or PDF format to: program@maitripa.org and put APPLICATION ESSAY in subject line.
3. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Two letters of recommendation must be filled out and mailed to Maitripa. These must be on forms provided and not from friends or family members. Choose one of the following:
a. ONSITE: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORMS FOR THE ONSITE PROGRAM.
b. DISTANCE LEARNING / ONLINE PROGRAM: CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORMS FOR THE ONLINE PROGRAM.
4. 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
5. OPTIONAL GRE SCORES: If wished, you may send your GRE score to Maitripa College, Admissions, 1119 SE Market St., Portland, Oregon 97214
6. $25 APPLICATION FEE: After you have submitted the online form (or if you wish to pay this fee by credit card for mailed-in forms),
CLICK ON THE LINK TO PAY THE NONREFUNDABLE $25 APPLICATION FEE by secure credit card online. Your application is not complete until this fee is paid.