Admissions Information

Credit Students. Those seeking to take Western's external courses for credit must meet the general admission standards for Western Seminary as described in the main seminary catalog. Broadly speaking you must have earned your baccalaureate from an accredited institution with a 2.5 GPA or better.

To apply for admission, students must complete the external studies application and submit appropriate fees. Western's Admissions Office reviews all applications and recommends approval for graduate study. Students approved for external studies for credit may take up to twelve semester hours before applying to enter a specific degree or certificate program through Western Seminary. A maximum of one-half of a Master of Arts program (32 hours) or two-thirds of the Master of Divinity program (approximately 60 hours) may be earned by external studies and advanced standing. Students should contact the Admissions Office for specific details before enrollment.

Enrichment Students. Those desiring to complete courses on an enrichment (non-credit) basis complete an enrichment registration form, but are not subject to the general admissions process due to their non-credit status. Enrichment students do not earn seminary credit and their work does not apply toward seminary degrees or graduate certificates.

• Download a Master's Application or an Application for Readmission
• Register for a class

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