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Find Your Future in the Heart of the City
Do you want mind, body and spirit formation to define your college experience? Are you looking for excellent academics, practical learning opportunities, and a community that’s collectively pursuing peace and justice?
Use these links to jump to the Spalding online application that best describes the type of program you are interested in.
Start Your Spalding Journey and Apply Today
Undergraduate Students
Congratulations on your recent or soon-to-be high school graduation! We’re thrilled that you’re considering Spalding to continue your education.
You may qualify for direct admissions, a simplified and streamlined process. Check out the criteria below to explore your eligibility. If you don’t qualify, don’t worry. We’re eager to review your application!
To qualify for direct admissions, you must:
- Be a resident of the United States
- Have a weighted high school GPA of 2.0 or higher
- Be a first-time, new freshman
If you do not meet that criteria, please complete our undergraduate application or the Common Application. If you have already completed the Common Application, you can log in to your Common App account and send your application to Spalding.
Transfer Students
Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate program but looking for a change? Does the idea of a small campus in the big city sound like home? If so, you can apply to Spalding via our undergraduate application or the Common App.
Online Undergraduate Students
At Spalding University, we offer degree programs that are as accessible as they are excellent. Students interested in a bachelor’s level online program should use the application below.
Students interested in one of Spalding’s online graduate programs should review apply directly from their program of interest.
Graduate Students
Do you want to build upon your undergraduate foundation with a graduate degree? Are you a working professional who wants to advance your career opportunities?
Apply to a specific Spalding graduate program to expand the possibilities for your future. Each program has its own admissions process. Many of our programs are available online, as noted below.
Master’s Programs
- Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
- Master of Arts in School Counseling (Online Option Available)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (Traditional or Alternative)
- Master of Arts in Writing
- Master of Fine Arts in Writing
- Master of Business Administration (Online Only)
- Master of Education: Teacher Leadership (Online Option Available)
- Master of Science in Athletic Training
- Master of Science in Health Science
- Master of Science in Management (Online Only)
- Master of Science in Nursing
- RN to MSN (Online Only)
- Master of Social Work
Doctoral Programs
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (Online Only)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (entry-level DPT)
- DPT Post-professional Track (Online Option Available)
- Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
- Doctor of Education: Leadership (Online Only)
- Doctor of Social Work
- Occupational Therapy Doctorate (entry-level OTD)
- Post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Online)
- Post-professional OTD + MBA Dual Degree (Online only)
Post-Bachelor’s Application
If you have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in a career change or further studies, a post-bachelor’s program at Spalding may be the perfect fit for you.
FAQ’s
Questions about the application process? We’re here to help.
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Spalding students receive $4 million in scholarships, grants, federal loans and additional financial aid gifts each year. Check out our financial aid page for more information.
