Introduction

Admissions Timeline and Process

• Rolling admissions time-frame from the three semesters: Fall, Spring and Summer [Early applications received are given priority consideration for financial aid.]
• Submission of all application documents
• Application acknowledged and evaluated
• Offer of admission issued
• Return of applicant's signed declaration of intent to enroll

Basic Documents Required

• Completed and signed application form
• Typed personal statement: (1-2 pages) outlining background, spiritual journey, call to an experience in ministry and reason for applying
• A resume or curriculum vitae, which includes relevant professional or volunteer experience, beginning with the most recent position held.
• Recommendations, as follows:
• Lay applicants: two letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes with the recommender's signature across the seal; one should be from a ministry colleague or supervisor and one from a person who can provide reference.
• Members of Roman Catholic religious or diocesan clergy; a completed Ecclesial recommendation form from the applicant's ecclesiastical superior
• Official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended.
• $50 application fee. Submit a check or money order made out to Washington Theological Union, and indicate the applicant's name on the face of the check or pay on-line by credit card
• Ordinarily, applicants will also be interviewed personally, after all documents have been received. An on-site interview is encouraged which provided an opportunity to visit our excellent facilities, but a telephone interview can be arranged.

International Applicants

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Expiration Dates

• Application Form/Fee: The form and fee, when received, are retained and valid for two (2) years from date received. When this date has passed, a new form with required documents and a fee much be submitted.
• Letter of Admission: When issued, the letter is valid for one (1) year after the semester of admission cited in the letter during which period an admitted student must register for courses. If the date passes without registration, a previously-admitted student must re-initiate the admissions process completely.

Orientation

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