Denver Seminary

Admission Process

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Denver Campus Admissions

Phone: 303.761.2482

Washington DC Admissions

Phone: 202.650.7816

Admission Process & Key Dates

Whether you’re ready to start or continue with an application, our online application portal has all the information you need. In addition, our Admissions team will assist you throughout the process.

While individual programs have unique admission requirements and application steps, our overall admissions process includes the following:

1. Start or Continue an Application

2. Visit Campus

3. Connect with the Admissions Team

Application Process & Admission Requirements

Select the type of student that best fits you from the options below to find complete details on the application process, admission requirements, and next steps. Click to expand for details.

If you are hoping to be accepted to a degree program at Denver Seminary (Master of Divinity, Master of Arts, Master of Theology, Certificate, Doctor of Ministry), you will need to apply as a degree-seeking student using our general application.

Admission & Application Process

If you are hoping to be accepted to the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision program, you will need to apply as a degree-seeking student using our PhD application.

Application & Admission Process

If you have attended Denver Seminary in the past and are ready to return, we’re glad to hear that! As a re-entry student, you are able to complete a shorter application process.If you are hoping to be accepted to the Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision program, you will need to apply as a degree-seeking student using our PhD application.

Application & Admission Process

If you would just like to take a few classes with us for credit, you can apply as a non-degree seeking student. This is a great option for people who aren’t ready to commit to a degree but would like to get their feet wet.

Application & Admission Process

Auditing students don’t receive credit for their classes but the audited courses do show up on your Denver Seminary transcript. This is a great option for people who want to take courses for personal development but don’t need to earn a grade.

Application & Admission Process

If you are planning to study at Denver Seminary on a student visa, we’d be happy to help you apply as an international student. Click here for more details.

 

Important Dates: Master’s Students

Admissions Deadlines

  • Fall 2023 Degree-Seeking Application Deadline: August 1, 2023
  • Spring 2024 Degree-Seeking Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
  • Summer 2024 Degree-Seeking Application Deadline: April 19, 2024
  • Fall 2024 Degree-Seeking Application Deadline: August 1, 2024
  • International students are encouraged to start their admission application by March 15 (for fall) and August 15 (for spring). All I-20 documents should be submitted no later than July 15 (fall semester start) and November 15 (spring semester start).

Scholarship Deadlines

Scholarship Application Submissions for Fall (new starts)

  • Early scholarship deadline: March 1
  • General scholarship deadline: May 1
  • Late scholarship deadline: July 1

Scholarship Application Submissions for Spring (new starts)

  • First priority scholarship deadline: November 1
  • Second priority scholarship deadline: December 1

Academic Life Dates

New Student Orientation

Fall 2023: Evening of August 24, 2023

Class Dates

Fall 2023: August 28, 2023 – December 15, 2023
Intersession 2024: January 2, 2024 – January 19, 2024
Spring 2024: January 22, 2024 – May 10, 2024
Summer Full Term 2024: May 20, 2024 – August 23, 2024
Summer Term I 2024: May 20, 2024 – June 28, 2024
Summer Term II 2024: July 8, 2024 – August 16, 2024

Student Breaks

Labor Day: September 4, 2023
Thanksgiving Break: November 21, 2023 – November 24, 2023
Martin Luther King Day: January 15, 2024
Spring Break: March 25, 2024 – March 29, 2024
Memorial Day: May 27, 2024
Juneteenth: June 19, 2024
Independence Day: July 4, 2024

Other Important Dates

Open Registration (Continuing Students)

Fall 2023
Open until September 1, 2023 (Late Registration Fees begins July 17, 2023)

Spring 2024
Open until January 26, 2024 (Late Registration Fees begins December 11, 2023)

Open Registration (Incoming Students)

Spring 2024
Early Registration: Opens October 16, 2023
Open Registration: Opens November 13, 2023

Summer 2024
Registration: Opens April 15, 2024

Fall 2024
Early Registration: Opens April 15, 2024
Open Registration: Opens May 15, 2024

Last Day to Add Classes

Fall 2023 – September 1, 2023
Spring 2024 – January 26, 2024
Summer Full Term 2024 – May 24, 2024
Summer Term I 2024 – May 19, 2024
Summer Term II 2024 – July 7, 2024

Payment Arrangement Deadlines

All funds due at noon.

Fall 2023 – August 18, 2023
Spring 2024 – January 12, 2024
Summer 2024 – May 10, 2024

Graduation

Fall Graduate Recognition: – TBD
Commencement – May 10, 2024

Important Dates: Doctor of Ministry Students

Admissions Deadlines

Applications are considered on a rolling basis through the first week of each semester. Students are encouraged to complete their application by October 1 (for fall) and April 1 (for spring).

Academic Life Dates

Class Dates

Fall 2022: October 10, 2022-March 24, 2023 (On-campus intensive seminar January 3-6 and 9-13, 2023)

Spring 2023: April 10, 2023-September 23, 2023 (On-campus intensive seminars July 10-14 and 17-21, 2023)

Important Dates: PhD in CES Students

Admissions Deadlines

Next Session Start: August 27, 2024

Fall 2024 Early Decision Application Deadline: November 15, 2023. Individual and Group Interviews conducted in December.

Fall 2024 Application Deadline: December 15, 2023
Individual and Group Interviews conducted in January.

Fall 2024 Late Decision Application Deadline: June 1, 2024*
Individual and Group Interviews conducted in July.

*If space is available, applications will be considered on a rolling basis after this date.

New Student Orientation: August 16, 2024