Skip To Main Content

Header Holder

Header Left Column

Header Motto

For the Church in the World

Header Utility Nav

Toggle Search Container

Header Logo Container

Header Right Column

Header CTA Nav

Toggle Menu Container

Search Canvas

Close Canvas BTN

Search Logo Container

Popular Searches

horizontal-nav

Breadcrumb

extract-horizontal-rule

hr-1

hr-decorative-1

hr-2

hr-decorative2

hr-3

hr-decorative-3

hr-4

hr-decorative4

Limited Enrollment Applicants

UPSem accepts a limited number of non-degree-seeking, Limited Enrollment (LE) students each year. Applicants seeking Limited Enrollment typically have graduated from a college or university accredited by one of the nationally recognized regional accrediting agencies. 

Who is Limited Enrollment best suited for?

  1. Students in continuing education for a pastor or Christian educator

  2. Students looking to find personal growth through a limited number of seminary courses

  3. Students from other seminaries seeking a course offered through Union such as Presbyterian polity
  4. Students looking for an opportunity to experience Union Presbyterian Seminary while discerning their own call to ministry

Limited Enrollment FAQ

Limited Enrollment Application Process

Apply

Complete an application on SONIS. Instructions are provided on the SONIS webpage.

Essay

Limited Enrollment applicants must submit an essay of less than 800 words that speaks about their educational and ecclesiastical background, the courses they wish to take, and their reasons for taking them.

Background Check

A background check is required of all applicants who are US Citizens, Resident Aliens, and International Applicants who have lived in the US for more than two years.

Personal Disclosure Form

Complete your  Personal Disclosure Form.

References

Please provide the names of two persons such as a pastor or church educator and/or a professor, or someone who can comment on your academic ability. In considering your request, we may reach out to your references.

Transcripts

Official transcripts (showing all courses, grades, and degrees) from ALL previously attended academic institutions are required to be on file before enrollment.