It is the policy of the Seminary that a college graduate may apply for admission as a Part-Time Special student, a status that would entitle you to take one or at the most two courses per semester. This would not, however, constitute admission to a degree program.

Application for the fall semester must be made no later than June 15, and by November 1 for the spring semester. There may be limitations on the number of part-time special students admitted, and in the courses in which they are permitted to enroll. Status as a part-time special student is reviewed annually and is subject to renewal. Part-time students are not eligible for financial assistance.

If you decide to apply, please assemble the following materials and return them together in one envelope to the Office of Admissions and Community Life by the deadline :

1. The completed application form

2. A brief letter outlining your reason for applying to study as a Part-Time Special Student and mentioning the courses you hope to enroll in for the upcoming semester.

3. The completed reference form, sealed in an envelope. The person supplying the reference should be your Rector or Pastor, or another church professional who is well acquainted with your life and work in the Church.

4. Official Transcripts from all institutions of higher education you have attended. You can request transcripts from the institutions you attended, ask that they be sent to you and include them, still sealed in the envelopes from the originating school, in the packet you send to VTS.

5. A recent, small photograph of yourself.

Once your application materials have been received in the Admissions office you will be contacted to arrange a time for you to come to campus for a brief, informal interview.

If you are accepted for Part-Time Special study, you will receive a letter notifying you of your acceptance. There is a nonrefundable $25 registration fee for special students that you should pay if you accept the offer to attend. Tuition is $430 per credit hour (2007-2008 academic year) if a class is taken for credit and $215 per credit hour (2007-2008 academic year) to audit a class. You will receive a bill for tuition directly from the business office once you have registered.