1. Who can apply to Atlas University?

Anyone called to learn in the fear and brilliance of Yahweh may apply.
Atlas has no age limits and no credential barriers.
We accept children into the Imago Dei Academy (ages 4–12), youth into the Covenant Academy, and adults into undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral formation, depending on their demonstrated mastery.

Our students range from young prodigies publishing before age fifteen to mature reformers earning doctorates after years of ministry or professional service.

2. Do I need previous academic qualifications?

No.
Atlas measures wisdom, not paperwork.
Formal transcripts are welcome but not mandatory.
Applicants are evaluated through essays, interviews, portfolios, or projects that demonstrate spiritual understanding and intellectual capacity.

An applicant may enter directly into an advanced program (including doctoral study) if they can prove mastery of thought, research, or creation equivalent to the level sought.

3. Can I complete a degree faster than the standard duration?

Yes.
Atlas uses a mastery-based model, not a time-based one.
Programs have average timelines for structure and pacing, but students may progress rapidly if they demonstrate comprehension and productivity beyond their level.

For example:

• A student may complete the Bachelors in two years through accelerated publication and disputation.

• A candidate with a complete body of work may defend a doctoral thesis in the first semester.

• Some programs (like Covenant Psychology or Terrain Medicine) require documented field practice before final defense.

Learning at Atlas is proven, not prolonged.

4. How do you evaluate applicants without traditional grades or references?

Through fruit.
Applicants submit a personal statement, creative or analytical work, and undergo an interview with a faculty mentor.
We assess reasoning, humility, originality, and the ability to engage the Word of God intelligently.
Grades are a shadow; fruit is evidence.

5. Are all programs online or remote?

Yes — Atlas is a remote-first university, meaning all core learning can be completed online through interactive lectures, digital disputations, and guided research.

However, students may also attend residencies in:

• Florida (leadership, theology, psychology)

• Cincinnati (fine arts, writing, and sculpture)

• Balaysia, Belize (utopian community design, agriculture, ecology)

• Dublin, Ireland (humanities, publishing, and languages)

• Singapore (terrain medicine, business, and Asian studies)

All residencies are optional but highly encouraged for immersive mentorship and community life.

6. Is Atlas accredited?

Atlas operates under a religious and covenantal charter, granting full ecclesiastical authority to confer degrees in theology, science, psychology, medicine, and the arts.
We do not seek approval from secular accrediting agencies whose standards conflict with divine law.
Instead, our recognition flows through the Atlas Council of Scholars, Covenant Fellowship of Ecclesia and Education, and allied institutions worldwide.

All credentials issued by Atlas are protected under religious freedom statutes and carry full standing within covenantal and professional networks that honor spiritual sovereignty.

7. How much does it cost to apply?

The application fee is $49 USD across all levels of study.
Primary and early education (Imago Dei Academy) use a reduced processing fee of $25 USD.

Scholarships and tuition vary by program and may be adjusted for financial need, service contribution, or ministry status.

8. What financial aid or scholarships are available?

Atlas offers four primary aid routes:

• Standard Tuition Scholarship: Based on need, documented via FAFSA (U.S.) or equivalent proof.

• Fasting or Ministry Track: For students demonstrating spiritual discipline and service.

• Intellectual Merit Track: For published or exceptional academic work.

• Global Fellowship: For students contributing to Atlas Canon research or translation projects.

All aid is awarded first-come, first-served and reviewed by the Office of Financial Aid.
Students called but unable to pay are encouraged to apply regardless — no one is turned away for lack of funds.

9. How will I know when I’ve been accepted?

Applicants receive an official Covenant Letter of Acceptance by email and portal notification.
This document includes:

• House and Tribe assignment

• Program placement (e.g., Bachelors, Masters, or Doctoral level)

• Faculty mentor and course start date

• Orientation access instructions

Accepted students then attend the virtual Covenant Convocation, marking the beginning of study.

10. What happens after acceptance?

Students are welcomed into the Atlas Portal, where they access:

• Courses and study materials

• Mentor and peer communication

• Financial dashboard and aid management

• The House Hall (community fellowship and disputation chamber)

Orientation concludes with a prayer of consecration, affirming the student’s entry into the covenant of learning.

11. What languages are required or offered?

All Atlas students must attain proficiency in at least two languages by the completion of their undergraduate or graduate formation.
Greek and Hebrew are core components of the classical curriculum, alongside a secondary modern or ancient language (Latin, French, Chinese, or others).

Advanced students may study biblical linguistics, sacred etymology, and theological translation under the Department of Biblical Languages and Theology.

12. Can I teach, publish, or minister while studying?

Yes — and it is encouraged.
Atlas students are scholars in formation, not passive recipients.
They are invited to publish, lead, create, and innovate as an extension of their study.
Exceptional students may hold teaching assistantships or research appointments under faculty supervision.

Application Timeline

Atlas operates on a rolling admissions model with three primary intakes per year.
Early application is strongly encouraged for fellowship and residency consideration.

TermApplication OpensDeadlineOrientationClasses BeginSpring TermSeptember 1December 15January 5–10January 15Summer TermFebruary 1May 15May 25–30June 1Fall TermMay 1August 15September 1–5September 10

Early Decision: Applications submitted 90 days before the deadline receive priority evaluation and scholarship consideration.
Rolling Admission: Distance-learning students may begin at any time with faculty approval.

After You Apply

1. Confirmation Email: Sent automatically after submission.

2. Interview Scheduling: Within 10–14 business days.

3. Decision Notification: Typically within 3 weeks after interview.

4. Enrollment Deposit: Due within 30 days of acceptance.

5. Orientation Access: Granted upon confirmation of enrollment.

Contact the Office of Admissions

📧 admissions@a1.university
📞 (321) ATLAS-IU
📍 St. Petersburg, Florida

“Your education begins not when you are accepted, but when you answer the call.”