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IMPORTANT DEADLINES

Deadlines for fall 2022 admission are as follows:

  • December 15, 2021: Fall 2022 deadline for all PhD applicants
  • January 15, 2022: Fall 2022 deadline for all masters-level international applicants
  • January 15, 2022: Fall 2022 priority deadline for scholarship consideration for MDiv, MACEF, MA(TS), and dual MDiv/MACEF applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
  • April 1, 2022: Fall 2022 deadline for MDiv, MACEF, MA(TS), dual MDiv/MACEF, and ThM applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.


Interviews

  • Interviews are recommended for all domestic MDiv, MA(TS), MACEF, and MDiv/MACEF (dual-degree) applicants. For these programs, an interview is required for merit scholarship consideration.
  • International applicants are automatically considered for our international merit scholarships. Interviews are not required for international applicants, but may be requested by the committee as part of the review process.
  • Interviews are not required for ThM or PhD applicants, but may be requested by the committee during the application review process.
  • Interviews may be scheduled online anytime after you have started your application, and should be completed prior to the January 15 priority deadline for scholarship consideration. Applicants are encouraged to book an interview early in the process as slots fill quickly. If no interview slots are available, please email admissions@ptsem.edu.
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Student Spotlight

“Being able to gain such different perspectives on faith helps you become well-rounded as a leader.”

- Harlan Redmond, MDiv '21

Financial Aid

Princeton Theological Seminary has a very generous financial aid program due to faithful gifts from generations of donors and alumni.

Over 90% of MDiv, MACEF, MA(TS), and dual MDiv/MACEF students receive grants or scholarships
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Student Spotlight

“At Princeton Seminary, I do not have to compromise meaningful experiences and opportunities with costs.”

- Maci Sepp, MA(TS) ’20

Contact the Admissions Team

For assistance, please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@ptsem.edu or call 609.497.7805.

Joel Estes, MDiv ’12
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
joel.estes@ptsem.edu
609.497.7805

Mike Livio
Director of Student Administrative Services
michael.livio@ptsem.edu
609.497.7805

Lydia Tembo, MDiv ’19
Assistant Director of Recruitment
lydia.tembo@ptsem.edu
609.497.2660

Patricia Korsak
Financial Aid Coordinator
patricia.korsak@ptsem.edu
609.497.7781

Sherry Garrahan
Enrollment Services Coordinator
sherry.garrahan@ptsem.edu
609.497.7871

Vanessa Johnson
Recruitment Assistant
vanessa.johnson@ptsem.edu
609.497.7805

Educating faithful Christian leaders.

PhD Student

Isaac Kim, Class of 2015

“One of the biggest lessons I learned was how to be charitable to views other than my own. Christian charity was shown to me, not just in the readings for class, but from the professors, and the Seminary community.”