Choose Your Diploma Program
Select the diploma program you intend to pursue and review its program information before applying.
Begin Your Emerald Journey
A simple online admissions process designed for students pursuing Christ-centered religious education.
How to Apply
Four clear steps.
Choose a Program
Review the seven diploma options and select the program that fits your goals.
Submit Application
Complete Emerald’s online application and provide accurate contact and academic information.
Academic Review
Emerald reviews the applicant’s educational background; a prior-school transcript may be requested.
Start Online
After admission and registration, begin your online academic program.
Prepare Before You Apply
Everything you need for a smooth application.
Before submitting your application, review your program choice, current costs, academic expectations, and applicable policies. Having the right information ready can make the admissions review more efficient.
Prepare Accurate Information
Provide truthful and complete applicant information. Prior-school documentation may be requested during academic review.
Review Costs & Policies
Review current program costs, transfer-credit policies, academic expectations, Emerald’s Terms, and applicable academic policies before enrolling.
Transfer Credit
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Up to 18 credit hours may be transferable into a 24-credit diploma program, subject to review.
Transfer & Prior Learning
Your previous learning may count.
Current diploma-program policies state that students may transfer up to 18 credit hours into a diploma program, generally for coursework completed with a grade of C- or higher.
- Transfer credit is subject to institutional evaluation and program applicability.
- Emerald’s current materials describe limited life-experience credit where applicable.
- Experiential Learning Course Exams (ELCE) may also be available where applicable.
Transfer and experiential credit are reviewed individually and are not automatically awarded.
Before You Enroll
Questions before applying?
Review the FAQ for common admissions, tuition, course, transfer-credit, and online-learning questions, or contact Emerald directly for additional information.