Online Admissions

Learn how to apply to online programs at Graceland, discover our eligible online programs, and learn how online learning can benefit you both in and out of the classroom.

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Everything’s online now. So are we.

Online admissions at Graceland University accredited programs is a flexible way to achieve your dream degree on your own schedule and at your own pace. Whether you’re looking to complete your undergraduate program or ready to take your career to the next level with an advanced degree, Graceland has you covered. Take a look at all our online opportunities to see which option is right for you.

The process for applying to one of our online programs is very similar to any of our other in-person programs. The first step is always to apply to any online programs at Graceland University. In order to learn more about our eligible programs, explore this page. You’ll learn more about the individual requirements and expectations for each online program. Our online program admissions option is available at both the undergraduate and graduate levels through our locations in Iowa and Kansas City, Missouri.

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Find Your Online Program

Below you’ll find admissions requirements for each of our undergraduate and graduate online programs, but how do you know which is right for you? Before you apply, take some time and dig through our available online programs to see which sparks your interest. We have a wide variety of online programs to choose from.

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Online Undergraduate Program Admission Requirements

  • Business Management - Online Bachelor of Arts

    In order to be considered for acceptance to Graceland’s online business management program, an applicant must:

    • submit an application form;
    • be a high school graduate or have a GED high school equivalency; certificate/diploma;
    • have a grade point average of 2.50 or above based on a 4.00 system.

    ** Applicants who do not meet the above criteria can submit a letter along with their application materials describing how they can be successful at Graceland University. Please share relevant career experience and other qualifications that will enable future success as a Graceland student.

  • Business Management & Organizational Leadership Dual Major - Online Bachelor of Arts

    In order to be considered for acceptance to Graceland’s Bachelor of Arts in Business Management & Organizational Online Dual Major program, an applicant must:

    • submit an application form;
    • be a high school graduate or have a GED high school equivalency; certificate/diploma;
    • have a grade point average of 2.50 or above based on a 4.00 system.

    ** Applicants who do not meet the above criteria can submit a letter along with their application materials describing how they can be successful at Graceland University. Please share relevant career experience and other qualifications that will enable future success as a Graceland student.

  • Nursing (RN to BSN) - Online Bachelor of Science

    In order to be considered for acceptance to Graceland’s online bachelor of nursing program, an applicant must:

    • Current unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the U.S. and its territories
    • Minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on all previous course work. (there is no time limit on when science courses may have been completed)
    • Strongly recommend two years of experience as an RN
    1. Please complete the appropriate RN-BSN application.
    2. Official transcript(s) in a sealed envelope — We need ALL transcripts from all schools attended. If you attended five different schools, we will need five transcripts.
    3. License verification – We will verify your nursing license and expiration date and include that in your application file. If we have difficulty finding this information, you may need to provide a PDF to verify your license. In most cases, this should not cost anything.
    4. As of April 20, 2022, Graceland no longer requires an application fee..

    PLEASE NOTE:

    Mail official transcripts and license to:
    Graceland University
    1 University Place
    Lamoni, IA 50140
    Attn: Admissions

    Official electronic college transcripts can be emailed to admissions@graceland.edu.

    If you have any questions, please call 800.833.0524

    If you will be seeking financial aid, you must complete a FAFSA form. Go to studentaid.gov. The Graceland University School of Nursing’s school code is 001866. This should be done at your earliest convenience.

    For International Students Only:

    Complete steps 1-4 above, if applicable.
    Prior to consideration for admission, students who received their undergraduate degree outside of the United States or Canada must submit a CGFNS evaluation with a GPA equivalency and a TOEFL score of 62 or higher on the online exam; an ELTS equivalent score of 6.0; or a DuoLingo equivalent score of 90, and GPA equivalency. For further information or assistance, you may contact CGFNS at www.cgfns.org.

  • Organizational Leadership - Online Bachelor of Arts

    In order to be considered for acceptance to Graceland’s Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership program, an applicant must:

    • submit an application form;
    • be a high school graduate or have a GED high school equivalency; certificate/diploma;
    • have a grade point average of 2.50 or above based on a 4.00 system.

    ** Applicants who do not meet the above criteria can submit a letter along with their application materials describing how they can be successful at Graceland University. Please share relevant career experience and other qualifications that will enable future success as a Graceland student.

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Online Graduate Program Admission Requirements

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Tuition and Fees

Distance learning often provides students with more affordable education opportunities. Learn more about our tuition and fees for our different online programs.

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Scholarships and Financial Aid

We want to provide students with an amazing Graceland education at the most affordable rate possible and offer many scholarships and financial aid opportunities to help do so.

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Your Online Experience

Through our online portal, Brightspace, students in our distance learning programs receive the same individual attention, care and interaction as those in an in-person classroom. However, if you do need to go to campus for any reason, all of our online programs are run out of our Independence, Missouri location.

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Speak to an Admissions Counselor

Get in touch with one of our admissions counselors today to learn more about Graceland’s online admissions process and programs.