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Seminary applications for admission to Westminster Seminary California’s academic programs are evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s academic preparation and potential for successful completion of program requirements.

Admission to WSC generally requires the following:

1. Completion of a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution of higher education
2. A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7
3. Completion of the Application for Admission, including:
   –Online Application
   -Ecclesiastical Reference
   -Academic Reference
   -Official Academic Transcripts
4. For non-native speakers of English: Sufficient evidence of English language proficiency as demonstrated by a minimum score on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) as outlined in the Admissions Policies section of the Academic Catalogue under International Student Admissions.

For more information, see the General Seminary Admissions Requirements under the Admissions Policies section of the Academic Catalogue. 

WSC accepts Applications for Admission up to the start date for each term. However, applicants who would like to be considered for financial aid and/or on-campus housing are encouraged to apply by one of our Priority Review deadlines in order to receive priority consideration.

To apply:

• $30 application fee to submit the online application

To enroll:

• $100 Enrollment Deposit to confirm your intent to enroll and register for WSC classes
• $250 Housing Deposit to secure placement in the Westminster Village

We’d love to talk with you about your unique situation. Contact our Admissions team to learn more about acceptable alternatives to our typical reference requirements. You can also check out General Seminary Admissions Requirements in the Admissions Policies section of the Academic Catalogue for more information.

In many instances, graduates of unaccredited undergraduate institutions are still eligible for admittance to WSC. In addition to official transcripts and other seminary application materials, submission of supplemental documents and evidence of the institution’s academic standards may be required. Contact our Admissions team to discuss your unique situation. For a full explanation of our approach to evaluating admissions eligibility for such students, see Graduates of Unaccredited Institutions under the Admissions Policies section of the Academic Catalogue.

In extraordinary cases, applicants who have not completed a bachelor’s degree but whose gifts for ministry and service are evident may apply for admission to our MDiv or MA programs as a Special Student. We encourage you to contact our Admissions team to discuss your eligibility and unique story, in addition to reviewing the Special Student Program as outlined under the Admissions Policies section of the Academic Catalogue.

Once you begin the online seminary application, our Admissions Counselors will be in touch regularly regarding the status of your application file, including receipt of your references and transcripts. After all necessary components have been submitted, you can expect to receive notification of an admittance decision via email within 1–2 weeks.

Once you’re admitted and have paid the enrollment deposit, you can defer your enrollment for up to one additional academic year beyond the academic term for which you were admitted. Check out Deferred Enrollment under the Admissions Policies section of the Academic Catalogue to learn more.