Application Fees and Transcripts
Applications must be accompanied by a $30.00 non-refundable fee for first level masters programs, which may be paid on-line (following the application "submit") or by check made payable to Louisville Seminary. An application is not considered complete without all fees and transcripts from all colleges, universities, and seminaries attended. It is the applicant's responsibility to insure that transcripts are sent to the Office of Admissions. After receiving the application, the Office of Admissions will send financial aid, recommendation, and other forms needed to continue the admissions process.

Letters of Recommendation
Upon receiving the recommendation forms, applicants must send them to references. The applicant should follow-up to make sure they are all sent to the Office of Admissions. Completed files will be reviewed promptly. The Office of Admissions may request an interview or additional information from any applicant.

Completion of Application and Matriculation
An applicant who is admitted to the Seminary should indicate acceptance by filing a tuition deposit with the Office of Admissions. Applicants in good standing may choose to postpone enrollment for up to one year from the initial semester of application. Admitted applicants who complete their bachelor's degree the semester before beginning seminary must forward final college transcripts to the Office of Admissions certifying the degree and date of graduation. Students admitted in the spring semester must receive permission from the Dean to enroll in foundational courses that require previous semesters in sequence such as Christian Historical and Theological Studies II and Scripture II.

International Students
Students from international settings are welcome in the Seminary community. Students from other countries add much to the life of the Seminary. Members of the Seminary community recognize their responsibility to nurture these students who are preparing to serve their own national churches. The Seminary normally requires international students have the endorsement of their national church (including assurances that the churches hold positions for the returning student). At the request of other nations, the Seminary does not usually accept applications from international students already studying in the U.S. Students must be able to read, write, and understand English by showing proficiency through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 550. They must also have sufficient financial resources to meet their needs. Admission as a regular student and degree candidate requires a B.A. or equivalent. Applications for international students must be completed by February 1 for admission the following fall. International applicants should write the Office of Admissions for details on necessary credentials and procedures.