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# Online Admissions
A degree from Cornerstone University prepares you not just for a job, but for a calling. No matter where you find yourself in life, our dynamic online degree programs will prepare you wholeheartedly for your next step. Apply for an online degree, and explore your next step today.
Use this checklist to gather what you need for your application and plan ahead for what else to expect in the application process. If you have any questions, reach out to us at admissions@cornerstone.edu, and we will help guide you.
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## Explore Your Program
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### Undergraduate Online Programs
To talk with an enrollment counselor about online undergraduate programs at Cornerstone University, schedule an appointment below or call 616.552.4438.
### Graduate Online Programs
To talk with an enrollment counselor about online graduate programs at Cornerstone University, schedule an appointment below based on your program of interest, or call 616.426.9924.
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**Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership & Development**
### Cornerstone Theological Seminary Programs
To talk with an enrollment counselor about seminary degree programs at Cornerstone Theological Seminary, schedule an appointment below or call 616.369.9149.
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Students interested in having their college transcripts evaluated for transfer credit should submit all official college transcripts electronically or by mail in a sealed envelope.
* U.S. students can request their official transcripts be submitted to Cornerstone electronically from their university/college, Parchment, Scoir, Naviance or National Clearinghouse.
  + If you are an international student, please note that you may have additional requirements.
* To submit official transcripts by mail, request your transcripts by sent from your educational institution in a sealed envelope addressed to Cornerstone University, Attn: Admissions Office, 1001 East Beltline Ave. NE., Grand Rapids, MI 49525.
Unofficial transcripts can be submitted electronically to admissions@cornerstone.edu for evaluation.
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## Transferring Credits
Cornerstone University offers generous transfer credit policies that recognize the hard work and investment you’ve already made in your education. Transfer up to 88 credits in many bachelor’s degree programs with satisfactory equivalent course work from other accredited institutions. Graduate-level credit equivalencies vary by program, and enrollment staff will navigate the review of previous coursework with the Registrar’s Office upon receipt of transcripts.
### How To Submit Your Official College Transcripts
Your official college transcripts can be submitted to Cornerstone digitally or by mail.
You can request official digital transcript(s) be sent directly from your university/college or through Parchment, Scoir, Naviance or National Clearinghouse.
To send your official transcript(s) by mail, request it be sent from your educational institution in a sealed envelope to the Cornerstone address below.
Cornerstone University
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Grand Rapids, MI 49525
### Michigan Transfer Agreement Partnership
Cornerstone is a partner of the  (MTA) through the Michigan Transfer Network. Learn more about what this means for you and your transfer credits.
### Credit by Exam
Cornerstone accepts credits earned through CLEP, Advanced Placement (AP), DSST and/or International Baccalaureate (IB). Learn more about how these credits transfer.
### Prior Learning Credit
If you’ve earned credit at other higher learning institutions, many of your credits could transfer to Cornerstone as elective credits. Students may also earn potential college credit if they are able to document learning that has resulted from participating in workshops, seminars, license acquisition, professional schools or other significant learning experiences.
### Dual Enrollment
High school students have the opportunity to earn college credit by taking Cornerstone classes at a reduced rate. Courses range across divisions and can be applied directly to a student’s degree program.
### Undergraduate Transfer Course Requirements
Applicants who are transferring from other colleges or graduate schools are required to have a transcript sent directly to the Admissions Office for each principle academic unit from all colleges and graduate schools previously attended. This is a condition for admission.
After being accepted for admission, an official credit evaluation is placed into the student’s file with copies provided to the student and the academic advisor. Transcripts from foreign institutions will be evaluated by an outside agency. The student will be responsible for following the procedure required by that agency.
Cornerstone University will accept transfer credit from the following types of institutions:
1. All regionally accredited institutions.
2. All Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges accredited institutions.
3. All Association of Theological Schools (ATS) institutions (CTS).
4. All Associate of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) institutions (CTS).
5. Non-accredited institutions, if those institutions supply three letters of acceptance from regionally accredited institutions (to the Registrar’s Office).
6. These institutions, due to the nature of their relationship with Cornerstone University: Bob Jones University, Spurgeon Baptist Bible College and Word of Life Bible Institute because they have not met the requirements stated above.
7. Technical and vocational institutions in the area of liberal arts course work; however, other credits may be accepted in consultation with division chairs.
Students planning to take courses at other institutions to apply to their degree program at Cornerstone University should contact the Registrar’s Office to verify the acceptance of these courses.
Transfer credit will not be given for remedial or non-college level work or for any course in which a grade lower than a “C-” was received. GPA does not transfer with the credit transferred. Some transfer credits may not necessarily apply toward a particular degree program. The applicability of credits may be determined in counsel with the appropriate division chair.
### Community College Partnerships
Cornerstone has partnered with local community colleges to make your transition seamless. Here, you can find undergraduate program completion and transfer course guides for our partnering schools.
We work diligently to keep information as timely and accurate as possible, but some guides may be out of date while our team works to update them. For an evaluation of how your credits will transfer, please send your transcript with your application.
#### Undergraduate On-Campus Program Transfer Guides
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Fill out the form below to request information about degree programs at Cornerstone University. We will send you all the resources you need and connect you with a dedicated enrollment counselor to serve you at each step of the admission process.
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## Apply to Cornerstone University
You’re ready to apply to Cornerstone University or Cornerstone Theological Seminary, and we’re ready to help you achieve your educational goal. On this page, you’ll find all the information you need, whether you’re a recent high school graduate, an online student or an aspiring graduate-degree candidate.
*Cornerstone’s on-campus Spring 2025 application is now closed for international applicants. Interested international students may apply for Fall 2025.*
**On-Campus Bachelor’s Degrees and Dual Enrollment**
**Online Bachelor’s Degrees**
**Specialty Master’s and Doctoral Degrees**
Use this application for the following degrees:
* All master of arts counseling programs
* All Cornerstone Theological Seminary degrees
* Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership & Development
**Online Accelerated Master’s Degrees**
**Returning Student**
Use this application if you are returning to Cornerstone to finish a degree already in progress.
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## Deposit
Congratulations on your decision to attend Cornerstone University! By submitting your enrollment deposit, you will secure your spot and begin the student record creation process that will allow you to register for classes, finish financial aid steps and gain access to our student portal. Deposit forms are available for our undergraduate and graduate programs.
## Undergraduate On-Campus Tuition Deposit
If you are a full-time undergraduate student and planning to take classes on campus, please submit your deposit here. We have deposit forms available for both  and .
## Undergraduate & Graduate Online and Seminary Enrollment Deposit
If you are an online undergraduate student, online graduate student or seminary student, confirm your intention to enroll by submitting your enrollment deposit today.