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Admission Process

2.1 Bachelors of Science in Business Administration (2-year degree completion program) Admission criteria:

 

This is a new program that Virscend University plans to start in the Fall of 2026. 

This program is designed for students with an Associate Degree that are looking to receive a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Please read the information below and contact The Admissions Department for further information at (949) 502-6252 or email admission@virscend.edu.

 

  • An entering student must have earned an Associate Degree from an accredited institution in the United States or Canada; or an institution outside the United States or Canada and in addition provides a comprehensive evaluation of the degree performed by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

  • Students must have been awarded an Associate degree or have completed a minimum of 60 units of lower division coursework with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

  • Students must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee schedule at the time of the signing or entering into an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school.

  • This institution does not award credit for satisfactory completion of CLEP or other comparable examinations. This institution does not award credit for experiential learning.

  • This institution does not accept Ability to Benefit (ATB) students.

  • This institution has articulation agreements with domestic and international universities

 

2.1.1 BS Admissions Process

Virscend University accepts admissions year-round. Admissions decisions are made by the Admissions Committee which consists of the Director of Admissions, faculty and staff.

Submission Instruction (Bachelor of Science Application)

  1. Fill out the application form online https://www.virscend.edu/apply-now

  2. Upload all needed documents

  3. Pay for the application fee (nonrefundable)

 

2.1.2 BS Admission Submission Instruction

  • Complete personal essay answering one of the following prompts:

    • Describe a time you encountered a problem and resolved it and explain its significance to you.

    • Describe a problem that you would like to resolve and explain how you would resolve it and why it is of significance to you.

  • If a student has less than a 2.5 GPA from their previous school, they must complete an academic personal statement and answer the following prompt:

    • Please justify the reasons why you deserve to be a candidate for our BS program.

  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (Unofficial Transcripts accepted during application process)

    • An official transcript must come directly from the issuing university or in a sealed envelope submitted by the student, from their previous university​

  • If applying for the online program, please also include your completed Information Competency Assessment (linked here), which is available on our website with all admission forms. An online BS program will not be available in the 2025-2026 academic year.

  • Minimum of 61 TOEFL, 5.5 IELTS, 43 PTE, 95 DUOLINGO, Pre-1 EIKEN, 162 Cambridge English Assessment, 575 TOEIC or Level 4 of an ESL program

    • We accept scores from all language exams, submit your score and we can assess accordingly

    • If you cannot meet the minimum language score, you can still apply, but an additional interview with our admissions team will be required

The personal essay and academic personal statement are critical components of the admissions process. These documents help the Admissions Committee assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing and articulate your thoughts clearly and authentically. Applicants are expected to complete these essays on their own, without the assistance of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Submissions that are determined to have been written, in whole or in part, using generative AI may negatively impact an applicant’s admission decision and scholarship eligibility. Virscend University values academic integrity and the genuine expression of each student’s voice.

*Please note that the Bachelor of Science program only accepts transfer students who are at the Junior level of college or higher​

 

2.2 Master of Business Administration (MBA) Admission Criteria:

  • Student must have earned a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in the United States or Canada; or an institution outside the United States or Canada and in addition provides a comprehensive evaluation of the degree performed by a foreign credential evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

  • Students must have been awarded a bachelor’s degree with a grade of 2.75 or higher. Students with a grade lower than 2.75 must demonstrate additional qualifications such as extensive work experience in related fields, or special awards.

  • Students must pay all applicable fees, as per the current published fee scheduled at the time of the signing or entering into an enrollment contract or make other arrangements acceptable to the school.

  • This institution does not award credit for satisfactory completion of CLEP or other comparable examinations. This institution does not award credit for experiential learning.

  • This institution has articulation agreements with domestic and international universities.

 

2.2.1 MBA Admission Process

Virscend University accepts admissions year-round. Students must enroll in the Fall semester and take all of the courses (three in Fall, three in Spring, three in the following Fall, and one in the following Spring) to complete the MBA program in two years. Admissions decisions are made by the Admissions Committee which consists of the Director of Admissions, faculty and staff.
Submission Instruction (Master of Business Admission Application

  1. Fill out the application form online https://www.virscend.edu/apply-now

  2. Upload all necessary documents

  3. Pay for the application fee (nonrefundable)

 

2.2.2 MBA Submission Instruction

  • Provide a copy of your resume

  • Provide a copy of your government ID

  • International students must provide a copy of a valid passport

  • Complete personal essay answering one of the following prompts:

    • Tell us about a recent personal or professional achievement and how it connects to your MBA goals. 

    • Describe a situation in which you led a team. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

  • If a student has less than a 2.75 GPA from their previous school, they must complete an academic personal statement and answer the following prompt:

    • Please justify the reasons why you deserve to be a candidate for our MBA program.

  • Official transcripts from all colleges attended (Unofficial Transcripts accepted during application process)

    • An official transcript must come directly from the issuing university or in a sealed envelope submitted by the student, from their previous university​

  • If applying for the online program, please also include your completed Information Competency Assessment (linked here), which is available on our website with all admission forms. 

  • GMAT or GRE SCORE (Optional)

  • Letter of recommendation from school or work (Optional)

  • Language Test Score: minimum of 80 TOEFL, 6.0 IELTS, 58 PTE, 115 DUOLINGO, 1 EIKEN, 169 Cambridge English Assessment, 690 TOEIC, or Level 6 of an ESL program (ONLY for students with an international degree)

    • If you cannot meet the minimum language requirement, you can still apply, but an additional interview with our admissions team will be required

The personal essay and academic personal statement are critical components of the admissions process. These documents help the Admissions Committee assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing and articulate your thoughts clearly and authentically. Applicants are expected to complete these essays on their own, without the assistance of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Submissions that are determined to have been written, in whole or in part, using generative AI may negatively impact an applicant’s admission decision and scholarship eligibility. Virscend University values academic integrity and the genuine expression of each student’s voice.

2.3. Application Decision

Once the application has been received, the Director of Admissions will look through all the supporting documents to determine if everything has been submitted correctly. If the application’s documents are incomplete, a representative from the admissions team will reach out to the applicant for the missing documents. Once all application documents have been provided and the application fee has been paid, the application will be reviewed by the admissions committee. Upon acceptance into the program, the admissions team will send out a formal acceptance letter with the next steps towards enrollment. 

 

2.4. Scholarship Policy

  1. Virscend University offers five types of scholarships for qualified student

  2. Type of scholarships

    • Presidential scholarship 

      • All tuition is waived for 6 consecutive semesters, after which you must reapply for your scholarship.

      • Scholarship receivers must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher to continue receiving the scholarship

      • Only applicable to domestic students

    • Academic Scholarship

      • 75% tuition waived for 6 consecutive semesters, after which you must reapply for your scholarship.

      • Scholarship receivers must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher to continue receiving the scholarship

      • Only applicable to domestic students

    • Professional Scholarship

      • 50% tuition waiver within 6 consecutive semesters, after which you must reapply for your scholarship. 

      • Scholarship receivers must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher to continue receiving the scholarship

      • Only applicable to domestic students

    • Merit Scholarship

      • 25% tuition is waived within 6 consecutive semesters, after which you must reapply for your scholarship.

      • Scholarship receivers must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher to continue receiving the scholarship

    • International Scholarship

      • 10% tuition is waived within 6 consecutive semesters, after which you must reapply for your scholarship.

      • Scholarship receivers must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher to continue receiving the scholarship

      • Only applicable to international students

  3. If an applicant’s GPA is below the admission or scholarship requirement, educational/industry experience, test scores, or a personal statement can be used in addition to GPA in application consideration. Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Committee.

  4. Scholarship cannot be carried over after leave of absence, unless necessary courses are not available. You must reapply for the scholarship upon return.

  5. Full scholarships are not available to students that drop below the minimum GPA that was stipulated in the Scholarship Agreement (3.0 for BS, 3.5 for MBA). 

2.4.1 In-Term Scholarship Policy

This policy outlines the eligibility criteria, application process, and award determination for students who are currently enrolled in the program and wish to apply for an in-term scholarship. This includes:

  • Students who did not receive a scholarship at the time of admission.

  • Students who wish to be considered for a higher-level scholarship.

The goal is to recognize and reward academic excellence, exceptional attendance, and contributions to the university community.

2.4.2 Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for an in-term scholarship, students must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Be currently enrolled in the program and in good academic standing.

  • Have completed at least one full semester at the university.

  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

  • Demonstrate exceptional attendance in all previously completed courses, with no absences exceeding the limits set by the university’s attendance policy.

  • Have no active disciplinary actions or academic integrity violations.

2.4.3 Available Scholarships

The following scholarships are available for in-term applicants:

  • Presidential Scholarship (100% tuition waived)

  • Academic (75% tuition waived)

  • Professional (50% tuition waived)

  • Merit (25% tuition waived)

  • International (10% tuition waived)

2.4.4 Application Process

  • Submit a completed In-Term Scholarship Application Form.

  • Include the following documents with the application:

    • An unofficial transcript showing cumulative GPA.

    • A personal statement (500–750 words) describing professional/academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community and university service, and reasons for requesting a scholarship or a higher scholarship level.

  • The Director of Student Success will verify eligibility and forward qualified applications to the Administrative Council.

2.4.5 Review and Award Determination

  • The Administrative Council will review each application to determine:

    • If the student meets the eligibility criteria.

    • Which scholarship level, if any, the student should receive.

  • Award decisions will be based on academic performance, attendance, contributions to the university community, and available funding.

  • Students will be notified in writing of the decision within 15 business days of the application review.

2.4.5 Maintaining the Scholarship 

  • Students who receive an in-term scholarship must:

  1. Maintain the minimum cumulative GPA for the awarded scholarship. 

  2. Continue to demonstrate exceptional attendance.

  3. Abide by all university policies and uphold academic integrity.

Failure to meet these requirements may result in a reduction or revocation of the scholarship.

Bachelor of Science in Bus Admin criteria
BS Admissions Process
BS Admission Submission Instruction
Master of Busines Administration
MBA Admission Process
MBA Submission Instruction
Application Decision
Scholarship Policy
In-Term Scholarship Policy
Eligibility Requirements
Available Scholarships
Application Process
Review and Award Determination
Maintaining the Scholarship
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