Categories of Students

1. Degree-seeking students

A student who has been admitted to a mater’s or doctoral program at Western Seminary. Specific admission requirements for each program are outlined in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.

2. Certificate students

A student who has been admitted to a certificate or diploma program at Western Seminary. Specific admission requirements for each are outlined in the Academic Programs section of this catalog.

3. Non-degree students

Non-degree students are allowed to take up to twelve credits. In general, non-degree students are completing classes that are needed as prerequisites for programs at Western Seminary or other schools. Applicants must apply and meet the general admissions requirements for Western Seminary.

4. Audit students

Audit students participate in class without getting credit for the class. Audit students are not required to do homework or complete any exams. Courses that are audited may not be converted to credit at a later date or applied to a degree or certificate program.