How to Apply
MA in Spiritual Care
We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2026. Admissions is rolling and applications will be accepted until the program is full.
Submit an Application
Apply online by creating a new account or signing in to an existing account.
Naropa University requires that application materials and essays be the applicant’s own work, factually true, and honestly presented, and not created with the use of AI.
At the end of your application, you will be prompted to pay a $60 nonrefundable application fee. If your current financial situation warrants waiving your application fee, you may request a fee waiver.
Only one application will be accepted per applicant and you can only apply to one program at a time. Application fees are non-refundable.
After you submit the application form:
- Complete your application by uploading documents (e.g. essay, unofficial transcripts)
- Send out request for a letter of recommendation
Application Status
We encourage you to be actively engaged in the admission process. Once you have submitted your application, log into your application account to check the status of your application and what requirements may still be outstanding.
When all application requirements have been submitted, including all letters of recommendation, you will receive an email notification that your application is complete.
Transcripts
Naropa University requires transcripts from any and all institutions where undergraduate coursework was completed. Transcripts for coursework beyond the undergraduate level are not required. An official transcript of a conferred bachelor’s degree must be received by the Office of Admissions prior to beginning graduate coursework.
Transcripts that are uploaded as part of your application are not considered official. However, to expedite the admissions process, we encourage you to upload copies of your transcripts when possible.
If mailing, official transcripts should be sent to:
Naropa University
Office of Admissions
2130 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder CO 80302
Electronic transcripts from your university may be emailed to admissions@naropa.edu.
Electronic official transcripts are acceptable if submitted through a secure transcript service used by your university. If you submit your transcripts by email as an attachment or upload them via your application account, they will not be accepted as official.If you completed any coursework at a foreign college or university (other than a study abroad program), an international education evaluation is required.
Statement of Interest
Naropa University requires that application materials and essays be the applicant’s own work, factually true, and honestly presented, and not created with the use of AI.
In a 3–5 page double-spaced essay, please respond to the following:
- Describe your personal, educational, and/or professional experience, and how it has informed your decision to attend Naropa’s Master of Arts in Spiritual Care program.
- What about Naropa University’s Spiritual Care program particularly appeals to you?
- Naropa emphasizes a contemplative approach to education. How do you envision your contemplative understanding and/or training supporting your journey through the MA in Spiritual Care program?
- Is there a particular area of service to which you feel drawn? Why?
Resume
One Letter of Recommendation
One letter of recommendation is required. The recommendation must be from an academic or professional source and may not be from a family member, spouse, friend, or current or former therapist or spiritual advisor.
The Applicant will use Naropa’s application system to send out a request for a recommendation. The recommender will be emailed a request to complete a short form and prompted to either type their recommendation into the form or upload it as a separate document.
The Letter of Recommendation must come directly from the recommender and cannot be provided by the applicant.
Interview
The Office of Admissions will assess a candidate’s completed application, and those who meet minimum application requirements will move forward in the process and be invited to an interview. Interviews are a required part of the admissions process and will be offered remotely.
Financial Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more about how to apply for financial aid.
International Applicants
- The MA in Spiritual Care is currently not available to international applicants. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply.
Learn More About the Program
Connect
with your counselor
Junia McGillen
Admissions Counselor
- Schedule a Meeting
- junia.mcgillen@naropa.edu
- (303) 276-6005
Connect
with your counselor
Junia McGillen
Admissions Counselor
