Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions
To become an undergraduate student at Manna U, follow these two steps:
Step 1
Complete an application, which includes:
- A non-refundable application fee of $50 (linked to application)
- An essay, written by the applicant, of his/her conversion experience (300-600 words), in a format that is typed and double spaced, using 12 pt. font size;
- A Pastoral Reference* from the Pastor of the church that the applicant regularly attends;
- A Personal Reference* from someone who has known you for two years or more and is not related to you.
* applicants will enter an email address for their selected references and a link to the online reference forms will be sent once the application is submitted.
Step 2
Order your official high school, G.E.D., or previous college transcripts (minimum 2.0 GPA is preferred).
All applicants applying for admission to one of Manna University’s undergraduate degree or certificate programs must submit a high school diploma, general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.), or an equivalent academic achievement approved by Manna U’s Academic Office. Students who plan to use their Military Education Benefits must submit transcripts from high school and all colleges attended.
Manna U does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, or physical disability with regard to the admission and employment policies, educational, or other programs and privileges offered to students at or through the college. You can find more information on our Non-Discrimination Policy here.
Note: official transcripts are sent directly from one school/college to another. You can arrange to have your transcripts sent electronically to registrar@manna.edu, or by mail to our physical address:
Manna University
Attn: Registrar’s Office
439 Westwood Shopping Center
PMB 106
Fayetteville, NC 28314
Graduate Admissions
To become a graduate student at Manna U, follow these two steps:
Step 1
Complete an application, which includes:
- A non-refundable application fee of $50 (linked to application)
- An essay, written by the applicant, of his/her conversion experience (300-600 words), in a format that is typed and double spaced, using 12 pt. font size;
- A graduate admissions essay (300-500 words) describing your interest in a graduate degree at Manna U, current spiritual status, and how the training will help you, the potential student;
- A Pastoral Reference* from the Pastor of the church that the applicant regularly attends;
- A Personal Reference* from someone who has known you for two years or more and is not related to you.
* applicants will enter an email address for their selected references and a link to the online reference forms will be sent once the application is submitted.
Step 2
Order your official undergraduate transcripts
(minimum 2.67 GPA is preferred).
All applicants applying for admission to one of Manna University’s graduate degree programs must submit official transcripts showing an earned undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent academic achievement approved by Manna U’s Academic Office. Students who plan to use their Military Education Benefits must submit transcripts from high school and all colleges attended.
Manna U does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, or physical disability with regard to the admission and employment policies, educational, or other programs and privileges offered to students at or through the college.
Note: official transcripts are sent directly from one school/college to another. You can arrange to have your transcripts sent electronically to registrar@manna.edu, or by mail to our physical address:
Manna University
Attn: Registrar’s Office
439 Westwood Shopping Center
PMB 106
Fayetteville, NC 28314
Doctoral Admissions
To become a doctoral student at Manna U, follow these two steps:
Step 1
Complete an application, which includes:
- A non-refundable application fee of $50 (linked to application)
- An essay, written by the applicant, of his/her conversion experience (300-600 words), in a format that is typed and double spaced, using 12 pt. font size;
- A graduate admissions essay (300-500 words) describing your interest in a graduate degree at Manna U, current spiritual status, and how the training will help you, the potential student;
- A Pastoral Reference* from the Pastor of the church that the applicant regularly attends;
- A Personal Reference* from someone who has known you for two years or more and is not related to you.
- Students seeking acceptance to this program must have at least three years of ministry experience and must hold an appropriate master’s degree plus no less than 15 credit hours in Bible or Theology from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
- Minimum 2.67 GPA is preferred
- Additionally, students will be interviewed by the Chief Academic Officer before acceptance.
* applicants will enter an email address for their selected references and a link to the online reference forms will be sent once the application is submitted.
Step 2
Order your official transcripts (minimum 2.67 GPA is preferred).
All applicants applying for admission to Manna University’s doctoral degree program must submit official transcripts showing an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution, or an equivalent academic achievement approved by Manna U’s Academic Office. Students who plan to use their Military Education Benefits must submit transcripts from high school and all colleges attended.
Manna U does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin, or physical disability with regard to the admission and employment policies, educational, or other programs and privileges offered to students at or through the college.
Note: official transcripts are sent directly from one school/college to another. You can arrange to have your transcripts sent electronically to registrar@manna.edu, or by mail to our physical address:
Manna University
Attn: Registrar’s Office
439 Westwood Shopping Center
PMB 106
Fayetteville, NC 28314
Admissions Questions
Manna U requires a completed admission application, including one essay for all applicants, one additional essay for Graduate applicants, an official high school transcript and college transcripts (where applicable), and the FAFSA application with Campus Ivy for all Undergraduate US Applicants.
Yes. Federal financial aid (Pell Grant, student loans) are available for undergraduate students. Military Education Benefits are also accepted for all degree programs. Manna U also offers many scholarships.
Yes, all US Undergraduate Applicants must fill out a FAFSA, including if they are self-pay or receiving Military/VA benefits.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), here, designating Manna University as the school you are interested in attending. Manna’s federal school code is 41737.
- Complete the Campus Ivy Student Registration. Manna U has partnered with Campus Ivy an online company to automate the processing of all federal financial aid applications. Student registration asks general questions and takes about 5-10 minutes to complete. Campus Ivy draws on a company whose sole responsibility is to provide federal financial aid services to higher education students.
Manna University offers rolling enrollment, which means applications are accepted until the start of the Term. Applications in process will be automatically rolled over to the next Term start.
Absolutely.
We believe it is best for students to resolve a balance with another institution before starting a program of study with Manna U. Exceptions may apply in some circumstances – please be in touch with our admissions team for more information.
Students requesting transfer credits from other institutions of higher education must submit official transcripts from all institutions they attended for which transfer credits are being requested. A completed associate degree from an accredited college or university can transfer in, and you could start one of Manna U’s bachelor programs as a 3rd-year student. Up to 30 credits can be transferred toward one of Manna U’s associate programs; up to 90 credits can be transferred toward one of Manna U’s bachelor programs.