What is changing?
louiselight2121@gmail.com2026-02-23T17:36:47-08:00In 2026 Maitripa College is transitioning our MA and MDiv programs into a low-residency model designed to uphold our contemplative, [...]
In 2026 Maitripa College is transitioning our MA and MDiv programs into a low-residency model designed to uphold our contemplative, [...]
This transformation allows us to align with accreditation best practices, integrate emerging educational technologies, and reach a broader community of [...]
Every currently enrolled onsite student will be fully supported to complete their degree. We will meet individually with each student to [...]
Yes. The relational, contemplative, and community-based aspects of Maitripa’s pedagogy remain central. Students will continue to have access to faculty, mentorship, [...]
The model includes a blend of asynchronous coursework, synchronous online sessions, and thoughtfully designed residency or retreat components. All elements are [...]
No. Our mission, our lineage, and the heart of our educational model remain unchanged. The transformation strengthens our ability to share [...]
We will maintain regular communication with students, alumni, and supporters as key phases of the transformation unfold. Current students will receive [...]
Maitripa College offers three enrollment categories: Degree Program Students are Oregon students who have applied, been offered admission, and matriculated into [...]
During the 2020-2021 academic year and into Spring of 2022, in accordance with policies and guidelines from Local, State, and National [...]
My favorite answer to this question comes from our teacher and President, Yangsi Rinpoche, who usually laughs when someone asks this, [...]
The majority of MDiv graduates pursue a career in chaplaincy or spiritual care, but it is also a springboard for other [...]
Maitripa College does not offer student housing at this time, so you will need to make housing arrangements on your own. [...]
CE credits accrued from successfully completed courses may be applied toward degree requirements, should the student gain admission to a degree [...]
No. If a degree program is not feasible, people are encouraged to enroll as Continuing Education (CE) students at the college. [...]
To keep the standard of excellence and the classroom experience rich for all students, we require that everyone comes to class [...]
During the course of your education here, you’ll probably learn some classical Tibetan language whether you intend to or not! One [...]
We encourage you to speak with us about the significance of accreditation to your educational plans, as the importance of it [...]
Maitripa College is committed to keeping our programs accessible to every student who wishes to study here. To that end tuition [...]
This question is also often asked accompanied by some level of anxiety, and the answer may do little to assuage it. [...]
Many, many students who start at Maitripa College approach me with this question early on, often with some anxiety. And the [...]
If one pursues the MDiv at a full-time pace, the degree can be completed in three years as follows: Your first [...]