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Ramp University Application

Thank you for choosing to begin your 2025-2026 first year application to Ramp University! We realize that this is a major step for you, and we are excited for all that is ahead.

Components of Application:

Completed Application. All questions on the application form must be completed. If a question does not apply, please write N/A (not applicable). This also includes all audition requirements for Ramp School of Worship.
Photograph. Upload a recent photo of yourself (no group photos). Photo should be a head shot that displays your face in it’s entirety.
Recommendations. **On Campus only** Two recommendation forms must be submitted on your behalf: one from a pastor, and one from someone who knows you well and can speak on your behalf regarding character, gifts, and calling. Married or engaged applicants must also have a spousal recommendation submitted on their behalf. An email will automatically be sent to the person you have chosen to complete your recommendation. Please follow up with these individuals to ensure they have completed the online form.

Pastoral recommendation - Must be completed by the senior pastor, youth pastor, or other staff pastor from the local church you regularly attend that is at least 25 years of age. In the event that your pastor is a relative, then an elder, deacon, or other church officer may act as your pastoral reference.
Personal recommendation - Must be completed by a mature Christian adult that is at least 25 years of age, has known the applicant for at least two years, and is not a relative.
Spousal recommendation - Must be completed by all married or engaged applicants.

Application Fee. An application fee of $35 is required to submit your application.

Will you be at least 17 years old at the start of the school year (in August)?

YesNo

Are you a U.S. Citizen?

Are you a U.S. Resident?

Not at least 17?

This application is ONLY for prospective 1st Year Students who will be at least 17 years old at the start of the school year. If you are 16 or younger, please stay connected with us via our website and social media. If you have any questions, please email us at admissions@theramp.org.

We encourage you to check back next October (when our new application is launched) and apply!

Not at U.S. Citizen?

Currently, our On-Campus experience is only available for U.S. citizens or those with dual citizenship. If you are an international student and would like to participate in our online courses, please apply to Ramp University Online by selecting the Online option below.

If you have any questions, please email us at admissions@theramp.org.

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Preferred Name

Please attach a current photo of yourself - Please remember, this photo will be used in your Ramp University file, and as a system profile picture for you. The photo should be a headshot-type photo that would be placed on an ID (void of funny filters...etc.)

Mailing Address

City

State

Postal Code

Country

Mobile Phone

Email

Date of Birth

Gender

Male

Female

Race

Do you have a valid Social Security number?

How did you hear about us?

If other, please explain.

Which Ramp conference did you hear about us?

What is your t-shirt size?

Have you been working with a Ramp University Representative?

YesNo

Name of Representative

Parent Information

We understand that not everyone's parents/family is involved in the college search process, therefore these are not required fields but are helpful in case we need to send your parent (only one parent needed) information as it gets closer to the beginning of the school year.

If including parent information, all fields must be filled out below.

Parent's First Name

Parent's Last Name

Parent's Email

Parent's Mobile Phone

Were you referred to Ramp University by a current Ramp University student?

YesNo

Who was the student?

How long have you known this student?

What is the nature of your relationship to this student?

Do want to attend On-Campus or Online?

What Path of Study are you most interested in following while at Ramp University? This path selection can be adjusted in the future.

Marital Status

I am currently

If divorced, date finalized

If separated or divorced, please give a brief explanation below:

Date of Engagement

If engaged, please briefly tell us about your dating experience (please include how long you've dated):

Planned Wedding Date

Do you plan to continue this relationship while at Ramp University? If yes, briefly share with us how you plan to balance the time and focus requirements of Ramp University and continual growth of this dating relationship.

Family Information

Spouse's First Name

Spouse's Last Name

Maiden Name

Date Married

Do you have children?

Please list your child's/children's name(s) and age(s)

What are your plans for childcare while enrolled?

Finances and Housing

How do you plan to pay for all Ramp University costs and fees?

Will you have to work a job while attending Ramp University?

YesNo

Please indicate your economic status:

DependentIndependent

Annual household income of applicant:

Annual household income of applicant's parents/guardians (if dependent):

Housing

Are you considering living in Ramp University Student Housing?

YesNo

If no, please explain why:

Education

Most Recent Level Of Education

Most Recent School Attended

City

State

Country

Graduation Date/Expected Graduation Date from High School

Graduation Date/Expected Graduation Date from Secondary/Post Secondary

Were you dismissed or put on probation from your school?

YesNo

If yes, please explain your dismissal or probation.

If you didn't graduate High School, do you have a GED? (All Ramp University students are required to have successfully completed high school or have passed the GED.)

If you didn't graduate Secondary School, do you have a GED? (All Ramp University students are required to have successfully completed high school or have passed the GED.)

Educational Assistance

Do you have any learning difficulties that require accommodations?

YesNo

Any students with a learning need will meet with the Director of Academics within the first few weeks of Ramp University to establish connection and learn more about individual experiences and needs in order to provide support. Please explain your learning difficulties below:

If you have an IEP or 504 form from previous educational experience, please upload here:

Spiritual Life

Are you currently attending a local church?

YesNo

If not, please explain:

Church currently attending

Senior Pastor Name

Denominational Affiliation

Church Mailing Address

Church City

Church State

Church Zip Code

Church Phone Number

When did you make the decisions to follow Christ? (Please include the approximate date and your age at the time.)

Have you received the baptism of the Holy Spirit?

If yes, when?

Have you lived a consistent Christian life?

If no, please describe these inconsistencies briefly

Please describe your relationship with God. Include highlights of your journey up to this point and what your day to day life with God looks like right now. (Limit: 500 words)

Why do you want to be a student at Ramp University? Share with us in the space provided or provide an optional video link to answer this question. (Limit: 300 words or 1 minute)

Ramp University calls for a serious commitment of time and energy and holds its students to high moral, academic, and spiritual standards. Please explain why you feel ready to pursue training in this type of environment (Limit: 200 words)

To what areas of ministry do you feel called?

Do you plan to attend an accredited college or university after completing our program?

Personal History

Please indicate if you have been involved in the following activities in the past two years. If you check any category, please explain in the space provided below

Smoking/TobaccoHomosexualityChild AbuseIllegal Drug UseAnorexia/BulimiaCuttingViewing PornographyGender Confusion Drinking AlcoholFornication/AdulteryCultOccultWitchcraftNone of the above

If you checked any boxes above, please explain your involvement below

If you checked child abuse above, please explain your involvement below. Were you the victim or the offender?

Was this one time or reoccurring? Please give approximate date of activity, and if reoccurring, how long?

Did you seek help and/or counsel from a fellow believer or leader in any of the categories you checked? If so, who? Please provide name and contact number.

Have you ever been arrested?

If yes, please explain

Date of Arrest

Were you convicted?

Health Information

Name of Health Insurance provider

Please list any disease, chronic illness, or other disability, which might limit your participation in any aspect of Ramp University

Do you currently have prescriptions for medications related to any disease or chronic illness?

YesNo

Have you ever sought psychiatric/professional counsel for a mental or emotional condition?

If yes, please explain

Have you ever been institutionalized?

If yes, please list dates and explain

Do you currently have a prescription for medication related to psychological issues?

Do you currently have any substance abuse problems or addictions?

If yes, what is the longest period of time you have been clean?

Have you ever seen an addictions counselor?

If yes, please provide his/her name and phone number

Have you ever considered committing suicide?

If yes, please explain

Have you ever attempted suicide?

If yes, please explain

Ramp University Schools & Concentrations

While at Ramp University, students are enrolled in one of four schools and focus on one specific concentration. Every student experiences portions of each school while at Ramp University, but certain concentrations require additional information from you for acceptance. Please apply for a School and Concentration below.

Students that are unsure about which School or Concentration to apply for are encouraged to follow the Ramp School of Ministry Leadership route. All First Year Students primarily experience the Core Curriculum during the first two semesters and have the opportunity to learn more about each School in the Fall. Because of the specific skill sets required for Ramp School of Worship, auditions for placement are required.

- Ramp School of the Arts

Dance

Theater

Visual Arts

Media

- Ramp School of Ministry Leadership

Pastoral Leadership

Organizational Leadership

Prayer & Ministry Leadership

- Ramp School of Missions

Missional (Local and Regional Missions)

Cross-Cultural (International Missions)

- Ramp School of Worship

Worship Leadership (Vocalist)

Musicianship

Please select a school to apply for

Ramp School of Missions

Why do you want to be in the Ramp School of Missions?

Have you had experience with local outreaches, evangelism, and/or community service projects?

YesNo

If yes, please share your experience(s):

Have you been on a domestic or international mission trip?

YesNo

If yes, where did you go, how long was your mission, and what did you and your group do?

Ramp School of Worship

As a Ramp School of Worship Student, you are asked to declare a primary focus.

Due to many of our students being both vocalists and instrumentalists, you have the option of declaring a secondary focus as well (this is optional). You will need to audition for both your primary and secondary focus. It is suggested that you focus and audition on your strongest musical gifting. Your primary focus will be the area you will be used in within worship groups and the area you will be primarily trained.

Please declare a primary focus and a secondary (optional) focus from the list below:

Primary Focus:

VocalsPianoGuitarBassDrums

Secondary Focus (optional):

VocalsPianoGuitarBassDrums

Personal Experience:

If any question is not applicable to you, please type "N/A"

How many years have you played your instrument or have been singing?

How many years have you actively been on a worship team?

If you are a musician, do you know all of your major and minor chords?

If you are a musician, do you know all of your major scales?

If you are a musician, do you know the Nashville Number System?

If you are a musician, can you play with a metronome?

Please write a short synopsis of why you are applying to RSW and what you expect to learn:

Audition Submission

Below is the protocol for the audition process for The Ramp School of Worship. It is a very simple process, but be sure to follow the instructions very carefully.

Audition Instructions:

1. Please send us a video performing a song of your choice with your primary focus. If you are declaring a secondary focus, send us a performance of that as well.

a. Vocalist: You may sing acapella, with a backing track, or you can play an instrument while you sing.
b. Musicians: You may play to a backing track or play solely by yourself.
c. Please keep the video under one minute and thirty seconds long.
d. If you are a musician, playing to a metronome is preferred but not required.

2. Please submit your video via a link. You may use the following apps or sites to deliver your video:

a. Dropbox
b. Youtube
c. Google Drive

**Please ensure that you have the settings for the link to public.**

3. All audition materials are due at the time of submission of your application.

Please provide the link to your audition video for your Primary focus below:

Please provide the link to your audition video for your Secondary focus below:

Ramp School of the Arts

Why do you want to be in the Ramp School of the Arts?

Do you have experience in dance, theater, media and/or visual arts?

If yes, please share your experience(s).

As a student with RSA you will be asked to declare a focus. Although you will have the opportunity to take classes throughout RSA giving you a well-rounded experience, we ask that each student choose at-least a primary concentration.

Please select a Secondary Concentration

Are you more interested in acting or technical theatre production?

ActingTechnicalBoth

Are you interested in film acting or stage acting?

FilmStageBoth

Are you more interested in directing and producing or stage acting?

Directing/ProducingScriptwritingBoth

Ramp School of Ministry Leadership

Why do you want to be in the Ramp School of Ministry Leadership?

Have you served on a prayer, pastoral, or ministry team within your church or a Christian ministry in any capacity?

YesNo

If yes, share more about your experience:

Have you served in any administrative or hospitality capacity within a ministry, school, or organization?

YesNo

If yes, share more about your experience:

Ramp University Online Application

Are you attending one of Ramp Universities' satellite campuses?

If so, which one?

**On Campus Only**

If filling out an application for Ramp University online, please continue to the next page.

Two recommendation forms must be submitted on your behalf: one from a pastor, and one from some one who knows you well and can speak on your behalf regarding character, gifts and calling. Married or engaged applicants must also have a spousal recommendation submitted on their behalf. Enter the email address for your references below. Please follow up with these individuals to ensure they have completed the online form. Please refer to the requirements below:

Pastoral recommendation - Must be completed by the senior pastor, youth pastor, or other staff pastor from the local church you regularly attend. This recommendation must be completed by a non-relative. In the event that your pastor is a relative, then an elder, deacon, or other church officer may act as your pastoral reference.

Personal recommendation - Must be completed by a mature Christian adult that is at least 25 years of age, has known the applicant for at least two years, and is not a relative.

Spousal recommendation - Must be completed by all married or engaged applicants.

Personal Recommendation

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Pastoral Recommendation

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Spousal Recommendation

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Application Fee

Before your application can be submitted and reviewed, we require that you submit a non-refundable $35 application fee.

Payment Information

First Name on Card

Last Name on Card

Card Number

Code

Billing Email

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Application Agreement

I understand that all items obtained by Ramp University in the application process become the permanent property of Ramp University and will not be returned. I understand the information contained on the personal, parental, pastoral, and spousal recommendations are confidential. I waive my right to review this material. I hereby state all the information I have provided in this application is true and correct. I understand that Ramp University reserves the right to revoke admission on the basis of misrepresentations or omissions in the application. Submission of this application in no way guarantees or implies acceptance and/or enrollment as a student of Ramp University. If Ramp University is notified at any time that any information is false or misleading, it will be grounds for my immediate dismissal from the school.

I agree that the school leadership is under no obligation to disclose the basis for my acceptance or denial.

I hereby grant authorization to Ramp University and any related physician to render and/or give emergency medical aid, care or treatment they deem necessary.

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