Deadlines and Procedures

Applicants who plan to begin classes in the fall semester must complete their applications by July 1 to clear all housing and financial aid procedures and to allow for participation in orientation activities. Applicants who plan to begin classes in the spring semester must complete their applications by December 1. International student deadlines may be found in the International Student section on page 20.
Please note that the Theological School uses a self-managed application that requires the applicant to gather and send in all required materials. All application documents (except TOEFL/TWE scores) should be mailed together in one envelope to the Office of Theological Admissions.

Applicants to all Theological School programs must submit the following credentials to the Office of Theological Admissions:

1. A completed application form, accompanied by a nonrefundable $35 application fee (check or money order made payable to "Drew University").

2. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) of all academic study done beyond the high school (12th year) level. Transcripts must be submitted by the institution at which the work was completed. Persons who apply while still enrolled at another institution may submit a transcript of work completed to date, but a final transcript showing the award of the degree must be furnished before registration at Drew. Records submitted as part of an application cannot be returned.

3. Letters of reference from persons qualified to evaluate the applicant's intellectual competence and suitability for the degree.

4. A personal statement from the applicant.

5. A TOEFL/TWE score from students whose first language is not English.

6. An interview (if the candidate wishes).

International Students

Students from outside the United States are a vital part of the life of the Theological School. We therefore welcome applications from women and men throughout the world who would like to engage in theological studies at Drew Theological School. The deadline for completed international applications is May 1 for enrollment in the fall semester and October 1 for enrollment in the spring semester.

Records of international applicants are evaluated by American university standards: the educational level of requirements, the course of studies completed, the quality of the student's work, and the rating of the institution by agencies and persons acquainted with it. At least one-half of any program submitted as the equivalent of an American undergraduate degree must be college-level subject matter in the liberal arts.

Apart from exceptional circumstances, applicants whose native (first) language is not English must submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score and a TWE (Test of Written English) score when applying for admission. A TOEFL score of 570 (computer-based is 230) is required for admission into the Theological School . Please note: If the grading system for the TOEFL exam changes, please refer to our on-line catalog ( www.drew.edu/theo ) for up-to-date information or contact the Office of Theological Admissions for TOEFL requirements. A minimum TWE score of 3.5 is required for admission to all programs.