Admissions General Information

Invitation to Apply

United Theological Seminary seeks students who:

• Wish to deepen their personal and communal faith in Jesus Christ
• Experience and reflect on relevant issues facing today’s Church
• Develop competency in the practice of ministry

Although each degree program is designed with unique objectives in mind, all degree programs prepare graduates for effective leadership in the Church and society.

Prospective students are asked to submit an application with the necessary supporting documentation that attests to an adequate academic record, an obvious awareness of God’s call in their lives, and the affirming witness of the gathered community.

Admission to degree programs at United is granted to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or veteran status.

Application Information

Prospective students seeking admission to any of United Theological Seminary’s degree programs should request application materials from the Office of Admissions. Most information, including applications, can also be found on United’s web site.

Applications are evaluated for admission when all required documentation and fees* are received. The Admissions Office responds by mail to each applicant regarding the admittance or denial of admittance to United Theological Seminary.

Qualifying applicants are asked to indicate their response to the offer of admission by completing the accompanying Letter of Intent and returning the form with the Admissions deposit. This one-time nonrefundable fee is credited to the student’s business account and will be applied to the first semester of registration.

All application materials become the property of the seminary and cannot be returned.

* NOTE: The application fee will be WAIVED for completed applications as follows:

• Applications for students applying and/or re-applying for any United Masters’ Degree program with enrollment beginning in Fall 2008 are eligible.
• The $40 application fee is waived for applications to United’s masters’ degree programs.
• The $20 application fee is waived for Re-Admission to United’s masters’ degree programs.
• Completed application, including all supporting documentation, must be received by the Admissions Office beginning April 7, 2008 and ending June 1, 2008

Administrative Policies Relating to Federal Guidelines

Veteran’s Information

Degree programs at United Theological Seminary have been approved by the State approving agency for Veteran’s Training. Veterans must complete the procedures required to establish entitlement to an academic program. Students who are veterans can contact the Registrar for further information and must report to the Registrar any change of status in enrollment or withdrawal.

Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment)

Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (Buckley Amendment), students have the right to inspect and review their educational records held by the seminary and to request correction of any inaccurate data. United will disclose student information only to those who are authorized and have legitimate need for such information. No records will be released without a written and signed request from the student. No third party requests will be honored without a signed waiver. For further information and assistance, contact the Registrar’s Office.

Equal Opportunity Act

United Theological Seminary prohibits discrimination against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or veteran status with reference to the seminary’s admission policies, academic standards and policies, in the granting of scholarships, loans and other financial aid. Inquiries regarding the application of this policy should be addressed to the Academic Dean.