Ideal for: Bible college grads or those with strong grasp of Scripture or theology.

Incoming students may waive entire courses from their degree program through Advanced Standing if their prior education covered content in required courses at Western Seminary, and they demonstrate subject competency in a live faculty interview.

Maximum credits that may be waived:

Ideal for: Those who studied at ATS or regionally accredited graduate schools.

Students who are entering a degree program may request consideration to receive transfer credit for courses that are at least 80% equivalent to Western coursework.

• Transfer credits may amount to no more than 50% of a degree program
• A student must complete residency credits live at a Western campus, in amounts that vary by degree program