
Limited Enrollment Applicants
Discern Your Call With Limited Enrollment
Union Presbyterian Seminary 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. Limited Enrollment students can take up to twelve credits over two years and transfer those credits toward a degree program if they choose to apply.
Limited Enrollment At-A-Glance
Limited Enrollment is well suited for pastors, Christian educators, continuing education students, and others who want to explore theological education without immediately committing to a degree program.
EXPERIENCE SEMINARy
Attend classes, engage with faculty and classmates, and complete graduate-level coursework before committing to a degree. Limited Enrollment offers a meaningful way to experience seminary as you continue discerning your call.
Pursue Personal Growth
Deepen your understanding of scripture, theology, ministry, and Christian leadership through a focused selection of seminary courses.
Enhance your studies
Students enrolled at other seminaries may take a course through Union that complements their degree program or fulfills a particular academic need, such as Presbyterian polity.
Extend your pathway
Graduates of Union’s Pathways Program — including Certified Ruling Elders and Commissioned Pastors — can build upon their professional and vocational formation by experiencing the academic side of seminary. Limited Enrollment provides a natural next step for exploring graduate theological study before pursuing a full degree.
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Limited Enrollment FAQ
- How many courses can LE students take?
- Can LE students who later choose to earn a degree count any earned credits towards a degree?
- Are LE students eligible for financial aid?
- How much do courses cost?
- How do I order my background check?
- How do I submit my transcript?
How many courses can LE students take?
Can LE students who later choose to earn a degree count any earned credits towards a degree?
Are LE students eligible for financial aid?
How much do courses cost?
How do I order my background check?
How do I submit my transcript?
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.




