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When applying for admission to Western Seminary, please submit all application materials (forms, fees, essays, recommendations and transcripts) before the application deadline for the semester in which you’d like to begin studies. This guarantees that you will be considered for admission to your preferred degree program. Our admissions committee aims to deliver a decision regarding your admission status in writing, within fifteen business days.

We ask that you submit your application no more than one year before the semester that you intend to start.

You are welcome to contact your campus’ Admissions Office to verify the arrival of documents such as transcripts and recommendations. If more information is needed from you, our admissions staff will contact you by telephone, email, or in writing.

International Students

International students should submit application forms by March 1 and all references, transcripts and other materials by June 30. Should you wish to request an exception to our application policy, please contact Andy Peloquin, International Student Coordinator at apeloquin@westernseminary.edu.

Counseling or Marital and Family Therapy Applicants

When applying for either of these degree programs, these additional application must be completed by the application deadline:

• completion of required testing, and
• scheduling of a faculty interview

Doctor of Ministry Applicants

Some doctoral courses are offered mid-way through the semester to which you are applying. Doctor of Ministry program applicants who meet the general admission standards may apply for admission to the Doctor of Ministry program after the above mentioned deadlines. However, all application materials must be received 10 weeks before the start date of the course.