First Year
A people set aside for His Presence
“when christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” – dietrich bonhoeffer
dallas, tx
nine months
twenty-five hours/wk
Our Focus
is ministry to the Lord.
Keeping this in mind, the First Year experience has been designed to invite you into an intentionally cultivated atmosphere of prayer and worship.
In your first year of USM, you will grow in biblical knowledge, understanding the gift of prophecy, intimacy with The Lord in your prayer life, and most importantly, a sustained hunger for His Presence.
Many students value their decision of spending a “gap year” or a transition season with us. And in prioritizing their relationship with the Lord with their time at USM, they gain a biblical and practical understanding of what it means to minister to Him with their lives
Prayer
The Prayer Room is a place to gather to minister to the heart of God and receive God’s love. In this place, we hear God’s voice and then respond through praying, prophesying, and decreeing His will into the earth.
Students spend 16+ hours in the Prayer Room each week. We value the Presence of God and desire to establish a community in which the fullness of His Presence consistently manifests in our lives.
A core value for USM is the “In and Out Lifestyle.” After “coming in” to encounter Him in the place of worship and prayer, we “go out” to share the love of God with the world.
Classes
USM values honoring and loving relationships, and this translates to the classroom as well. Our desire is for students to feel comfortable enough to ask questions, take risks, and work through challenges. The classroom is a safe place to learn, discuss, and fail. Key classes during your First Year experience will be…
Biblical Foundations UPPERROOM Culture Theology New Covenant Intimacy in Prayer Upper Room Discourse Prophecy
Transformation Groups
Transformation Groups are where life is lived out together. Every student will belong to a group where they will meet weekly in a smaller-sized environment with intentional leaders, fostering a space to enjoy living and learning together.
Transformation Groups
Transformation Groups are where life is lived out together. Every student will belong to a group where they will meet weekly in a smaller-sized environment with intentional leaders, fostering a space to enjoy living and learning together.
Application info
Who Can Apply
Requirements for applying to First Year include:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Have a high school deploma or GED
Be a citizen of the United States (or have residency)
Have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior
Important Application dates are:
Applications Open: December 29, 2022
Early Apply Deadline: February 15, 2023
Late Admissions Deadline: May 15, 2023
When Can I Apply
Calendar 2023-2024
fall semester
August 21-25: Orientation Retreat
August 28: First Day of Class/Module 1 Begins
September 4: Labor Day Holiday/UPPERROOM Closed
October 12: Module 1 Ends
October 16-19: Guest Speaker Week
October 23: Module 2 Begins
November 20-23: Thanksgiving Break
December 14: Module 2 Ends
December 15 – January 7: Christmas Break
spring semester
January 8: Module 3 Begins
January 15: MLK Day/UPPERROOM Closed
February 5-8: Guest Speaker Week
February 29: Module 3 Ends
March 4: Module 4 Begins
March 11-14: Spring Break
April 25: Module 4 Ends
April 29-May 2: Local Outreaches
May 4: Commissioning
We were created to host the presence of the living God, and when we encounter His love, we can’t help but be transformed.
It’s time to learn how to stop doing good things for God and learn how to simply start being with Him.
