Admissions

Unclassified / Continuing Education Application

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for you interest in the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. This application form is intended for prospective students who wish to take up to 12 credits in a two year period without applying to a degree program.

To register for courses you must also complete the registration form AFTER you have submitted your application. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact our office by phone at 563.589.3115 or e-mail at UDTSAdmission@dbq.edu.

To be admitted as an Unclassified student you will need to:

Complete this application form
Provide a Reference from a Pastor or a church governing body (Judicatory) official. United Methodists must provide a reference from their Board of Ordained Ministry granting approval to take distance course(s).
A second reference is strongly recommended.
IF the applicant is currently a student anywhere, then the Confidential Report of Academic Standing must be completed.
An official transcript: all applicants must send a copy of the final transcript from the institution granting their highest degree.
All applicants must submit a narrative statement (300 words or less) indicating the reason they are applying as an Unclassified Student for UDTS graduate theological studies.
Applications are not complete until the applicant submit the non-refundable application fee of $30. To pay by credit card, call Student Accounts at 563.589.3708 or 563.589.3212. Or, mail a check payable to UDTS to:
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
2000 University Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS - Please read before starting application.

I have read the technology requirements and understand that they are essential for successful completion of distance courses offered by the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.

Personal Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Maiden Name

E-mail

Gender

Marital Status

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy)

Social Security Number

Primary Phone

Cell Phone

Other Phone

Place of Birth (include city, state, country)

Of what country are you a citizen?

If not a citizen of the U.S., are you a Resident Alien of this country (i.e. do you have a "green card")?

Is English your first language?

If no, please submit your TOEFL/IELTS score

Select one of the following racial categories to describe yourself:

Veteran Branch of Service

Dates of Service

Current and Permanent Address Information

Please provide at least one address. If you have an alternate address, then please complete the second address section as well.

Current Street Address Line 1

Current Street Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Permanent Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Education History - Undergraduate

Please list the colleges where you earned your degree(s).

Name of School	Location (City, State)	Dates Attended	Major (s)

Education History - Graduate School

Please complete this section only if you have earned a postgraduate degree.

Name of Graduate School	Location (City, State)	Dates Attended	Major (s)

Church Affiliation

With what denomination are you presently affiliated?

What is the name of your Presbytery, Conference or Church Judicatory?

Name of Home Church

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Pastor Information

Pastor's Last Name

Pastor's First Name

Pastor's Phone Number

Pastor's E-mail

Admissions Questions

Preferred Method of Contact

Are you currently attending another ATS school?

Have you applied to any other seminaries?

Please provide the names of alumni/ae or students of UDTS who influenced your decision to apply here.

Will you be requesting previous seminary or graduate credit to be transferred to your UDTS degree program?

Recommendation Letters

Normally, we require one recommendation. However, please be advised that under certain circumstances we may ask for an additional reference.

1. Name: E-mail Address:

2. Name: E-mail Address:

How did you hear about UDTS?

Essay

Please explain in 300 words or less, your reasons for applying to UDTS as an unclassified student. Describe what courses you wish to take, and why.

You may also e-mail your essay directly to Seminary Admission at UDTSAdmission@dbq.edu.

Unclassified / Continuing Education Application

To be admitted as an Unclassified student you will need to:

Personal Information

Current and Permanent Address Information

Education History - Undergraduate

Education History - Graduate School

Church Affiliation

Pastor Information

Admissions Questions

Recommendation Letters

Normally, we require one recommendation. However, please be advised that under certain circumstances we may ask for an additional reference.

Essay

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