Kairos University

What is the accreditation of Kairos University?

Kairos University's institutional accreditor is the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools, commonly called the ATS Commission on Accrediting. This is a specialized accreditor for theological schools; it should not be confused with the Association of Theological Schools itself or with accreditation of an individual student's degree.

Institutional accreditation indicates that an accreditor has reviewed the school against its standards. It does not mean every course will transfer to another college, that every employer will accept a credential, or that a graduate automatically qualifies for ordination or a professional license. Those decisions rest with the receiving institution, employer, denomination, or licensing authority.

Applicants should check the accreditor's current directory and the university's catalog for the status and scope applicable to their intended credential. Eligibility for federal student aid also depends on federal and program-specific rules; accreditation alone does not establish an individual student's aid eligibility.

What are the admission requirements at Kairos University?

Admission to Kairos University is not open enrollment. Applicants should expect a program-specific review that considers their prior education and suitability for the credential they seek.

For first-time undergraduate applicants, the 2024-25 admissions reporting classified recommendations as required. It classified secondary-school GPA, school records, admission-test scores, and TOEFL results as considered but not required across the board; high-school class rank and completion of a college-preparatory program were neither required nor recommended. Those reporting categories do not replace the current application instructions, particularly for an applicant educated outside the United States or applying to a graduate program.

In that reporting cycle, 33 of 39 first-time undergraduate applicants were admitted - an acceptance rate of about 85%. Only three enrolled. The small pool makes the rate a poor predictor of any one applicant's chances, especially for a program with distinct prerequisites. Prospective students should use the current application instructions to confirm transcript, recommendation, English-proficiency, and program-specific requirements before submitting materials.

What are the application fees and waivers at Kairos University?

The reported application fee for Kairos University was $25 in the 2024-25 admissions figures. Applicants should confirm the amount displayed for their current application and credential before paying; an earlier reported fee is not a guarantee of today's charge.

An application fee is separate from tuition and any later enrollment charge. If paying it presents a hardship, ask admissions whether a waiver is offered and whether approval must occur before submission rather than assuming that an unpaid application will be processed.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Kairos University?

Kairos University should not be treated as an ROTC host campus when planning an Army, Air Force, or Navy commissioning pathway. A student interested in ROTC would need to establish whether a host institution permits cross-enrollment and whether participation can be reconciled with the Kairos degree schedule.

ROTC scholarships, participation requirements, and subsequent military service obligations are administered through the applicable branch and host unit. Before enrolling for that purpose, obtain confirmation from the ROTC host and Kairos about eligibility, travel, scheduling, and how any military coursework would apply to the degree.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Kairos University?

Kairos University generally accepts eligible transfer credit from other accredited institutions, but admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions. Coursework must be evaluated against the requirements of the intended Kairos program.

Its transfer-credit reporting also indicates acceptance of certain CLEP subject examination credits and American Council on Education credit recommendations. Neither designation means that every exam, workplace-learning recommendation, or previously completed class will satisfy a particular degree requirement. Applicants should provide official college records and ask for a written, program-specific credit evaluation showing what counts toward the credential and what remains. That evaluation is especially important before assuming a prior theology or professional course will shorten time to completion.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Kairos University?

Students considering an international learning experience at Kairos should distinguish a degree program they can pursue while living abroad from a university-sponsored study-abroad program. Those arrangements have different implications for academic credit, supervision, travel, and cost.

Before committing to an overseas course, placement, or independently arranged experience, obtain approval for how it would satisfy degree requirements. International applicants and students planning to move between countries should separately check any residency, immigration, or in-person participation rules that apply to them; enrollment in a program with remote components does not itself resolve those matters.