Admissions Requirements

Associates program - Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:

• A diploma or proof of graduation from an accredited or state approved high school, or its equivalent
• At least 12 semester hours of transferable college credit or documented military training* as defined by Trident's transfer policy. *Proof of military service includes successful completion of basic training, documented in an official military transcript (JST, CCAF, etc.)
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all transferable coursework; Military students who have less than 12 semester hours of military experience must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all high school coursework.

If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.

Did you know, you could potentially take fewer classes and shorten time to graduation by passing a Trident Challenge Exam*? Undergraduate students can demonstrate their knowledge and, if successfully passed, earn credit toward their degree. Talk to your Student Success Advisor about this and other Prior Learning Assessment opportunities!

*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition varies by campus and depends on the number of Trident Challenge exams successfully passed. Trident Challenge exam credits are unlikely to transfer. Not all programs are eligible for a reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change.

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Bachelors program - Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:

• A diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)

If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.

Did you know, you could potentially take fewer classes and shorten time to graduation by passing a Trident Challenge Exam*? Undergraduate students can demonstrate their knowledge and, if successfully passed, earn credit toward their degree. Talk to your Student Success Advisor about this and other Prior Learning Assessment opportunities!

*The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition varies by campus and depends on the number of Trident Challenge exams successfully passed. Trident Challenge exam credits are unlikely to transfer. Not all programs are eligible for a reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change.

You will need to submit the following documents to complete the application process:

Official Transcripts
Detailing all prior academic coursework from regionally accredited institutions, recognized nationally accredited institutions, and military transcripts.

Official High School Transcripts
If you have less than 24 credits of post-secondary education you must supply your official high school transcript. If you have more than 24 credits of post-secondary education you must supply a diploma from an accredited or state approved high school or its equivalent (effective May Fastrac 2016 session).

Proof of English Proficiency
International students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident Catalog.

Official Evaluation of International Credits
For students with international transcripts only; see section on International Transcripts in the Trident Catalog.

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Subject to additional college-or program-specific admission requirements, the following standard admission requirements apply:

• A conferred bachelors degree from an accredited or nationally accredited college/university
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 on the transcript of the most recently conferred bachelors degree
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident Catalog)

Students with transfer potential credit should review our transfer policy.

You will need to submit the following documents to complete the application process:

Official Transcripts
Detailing all prior academic coursework from the institution granting the qualifying bachelors degree or the most recent masters degree.

Proof of English proficiency
International students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident Catalog.

Official Evaluation of International Credits
For students with international transcripts only; see section on International Transcripts in the Trident Catalog.

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Subject to college or program-specific requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply to all doctoral students:

• A conferred masters degree from an accredited college/university in related field
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on the transcript of the most recently conferred masters degree (4.0 scale)
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct and deliver the results of meaningful research
• Sufficient analytical and critical thinking skills
• Information technology skills sufficient to effectively participate in our doctoral pedagogical model
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only)
• Transfer students: review our transfer policy.

Students applying to the DBA or DHA program must also have:

• DBA – A minimum of five years of professional work experience in business or other professional fields
• DHA – A minimum of three years of supervisory experience OR a masters degree in any discipline and five years of supervisory experience in a health-related field

Students applying to the Ed.D. program must also have:

• A minimum of three years of documented leadership experience
• 28 doctoral level transfer credits (Ed.D. Degree Completion program only)

You will need to submit the following documents to complete the application process:

Official Transcripts Detailing all prior academic work, including transcript from the institution granting the qualifying bachelors or masters degree.

Official Evaluation of International Credits Students with international transcripts only.

Curriculum Vitae A current CV specifying your educational and professional background.

Scholarly Writing Sample Doctoral applicants are required to submit a scholarly writing sample evidencing their research and writing skills.

Support Letter from a current or past employer that documents your ability to conduct practitioner research (may also serve as one letter of recommendation).

Cover Letter in which you describe your motivation for pursuing a research based doctorate degree, your area of research interest and future goals. In addition, the letter should explain how your professional experiences and prior academic work have focused your thinking toward the planned doctoral program of study. It is recommended that applicants complete and submit the appropriate cover letter form:

• DBA Program Applicant Cover Letter Form
• DHA Program Applicant Cover Letter Form
• Ed.D. Program Applicant Cover Letter Form
• Ph.D. Program Applicant Cover Letter Form

Two Letters of Recommendation from individuals with direct knowledge of your academic and/or professional performance and potential for graduate studies. It is recommended that applicants provide their references with the appropriate reference letter form:

• DBA Program Reference Letter Form
• DHA Program Reference Letter Form
• Ed.D. Program Reference Letter Form
• Ph.D. Program Reference Letter Form