Applicants to Southeastern waive all rights to privileged knowledge of the decision making process leading toward admission. All references and other evaluative documents will be confidential. The decision of the Admissions Committee acting officially on behalf of the faculty is final. However, an applicant who fails to be admitted may reapply with the same application materials for the following year.
Graduate Application Deadlines Completed applications for Credit-Only, certificate programs, M.A., M.Div., and Th.M. may be submitted up to 12 months prior to the application deadline. The deadline for application is 30 days prior to the beginning of the semester or term in which the student expects to enroll. Late applications may require delayed enrollment. Students are not allowed to register for classes until their application has been approved. Applications for the M.A. (Christian Ethics) and Th.M. with Thesis programs must be submitted at least 60 days prior to registration for consideration by the appropriate committee. Students planning to live in campus housing should note that space is limited, and housing applications are processed by the Housing Office after the student is accepted to the Seminary for enrollment.
Graduate Admission Process Applications take approximately 30 days to process after all required items are received by the Admissions Office. The Admissions Committee treats all material confidentially. If approved, the application file will remain valid for purposes of admission for one year from the date of approval. If enrollment is delayed beyond one year or if this application is not approved, a new updated application with accompanying forms must be submitted. Interested parties may contact the Admissions Office at 919-761-2280 or admissions@sebts.eduwith any questions about applications or about the admission process.
Provisional Acceptance Under certain circumstances, applicants may receive a conditional or a restricted admission. For example, applicants may be admitted conditionally prior to receipt of a bachelor’s degree if they have transcript evidence of at least 112 hours toward their bachelor’s degree. The College at Southeastern students who have been approved through the Southeastern Collegiate Partnership (SCP) and have been admitted conditionally may take up to 30 hours of seminary courses. These seminary hours will not be applicable to their undergraduate degree. No more than 30 semester hours of Seminary work may be completed until the condition is removed. Details of any condition or restriction upon enrollment will be stated in the official letter of admission.
Southeastern Collegiate Partnership All graduate students who have completed undergraduate courses in the area of biblical studies/Christian studies at an accredited institution may request to have their transcripts evaluated by the Admissions Office for eligibility in the Southeastern Collegiate Partnership (SCP).If the student has received an A or B in courses meeting SCP criteria, the student may be eligible to earn credit on the master’s level for corresponding classes in the seminary. To earn credit the student must pass a proficiency test, complete an intensive seminar for eligible classes. Other options may be available, and students are encouraged to contact the SCP office for further information at 919-761-2284 or scp@sebts.edu.
Graduate New Student Orientation New Student Orientation is mandatory for all new students, as the days are filled with pertinent information and activities that allow new students to register for classes, pay bills, learn about policies, and meet the faculty and staff. The New Student Orientation page on the Southeastern website contains more information (http://sebts.edu/admissions/NewStudent-Orientation/default.aspx).
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