Registrar

Th.M. Program Begins	August 14
Canvas Online Training – all students	August 1-25
DL Online Orientation begins	August 14
Junior In Residence M.Div. Orientation	August 23-24
Middler/Senior In Residence M.Div. Orientation	August 24
Fall Semester Begins	August 28
Labor Day – Seminary Closed	September 4
Drop/Add Deadline Fall	September 5
First ½ IR Semester Ends	October 13
Spring Semester Registration Due	October 23
Fall Break In Residence	October 16-20
On Campus Intensives Distance Learning	October 16-20
Distance Learning After Intensive Break	October 23-27
Thanksgiving Recess	November 20-24
Fall Semester Ends	December 15
Christmas Break Begins      IR & DL	December 16
Fall Semester Grades Due	January 2, 2018
J-Term	January 2–19
Drop/Add Deadline J-term	January 8
Intercultural Immersion Trip	January 2-12
Canvas Online Training (new students spring semester)	January 2-12
DL Online Orientation Begins (new students spring semester)	January 8
Orientation For IR students (new students spring semester)	January 19
Spring Semester Begins	January 22
Drop/Add Period Deadline Spring	January 30
J-term Grades Due	February 1
Distance Learning Winter Break	Feb 26 – March 2
First ½ Semester In Residence Ends	March 9
Cut Off For Submitting Financial Aid Apps for 2018-19 year (returning M.Div/MA/GCUPM,GCDM,YL students)	March 30
Spring Break IR & DL	April 2-6
Registration For Fall Semester Due	April 16
Doctor of Ministry Program begins (continues to April 30, 2019)	May 1
Senior Blessing Worship In Residence/Award Luncheon	May 3
Spring Semester In Residence Ends	May 4
Graduation	May 7
Senior IR Grades Due	May 7  noon
Senior Blessing Worship Distance Learning	May 7
Distance Learning Spring Semester Intensives	May 7-11
Spring Semester Distance Learning Ends	May 11
Doctor of Ministry Seminars	May 7-18
Summer Term (Distance Learning)	May 16 – June 22
Summer Term  (In Residence)	May 14 – Aug 24
Spring Semester Grades Due	May 18
Summer Term Drop/Add Deadline	May 25
Th.M. Program Ends	June 22
Summer Term Grades Due (DL)	July 11
Summer Term Grades Due (IR)	August 31

Canvas Online Training – all students	August 6-24
DL Online Orientation	August 20-30
Th.M. Program Begins	August 20
Junior In Residence M.Div. Orientation	August 29-30
Middler/Senior In Residence M.Div. Orientation	August 30
Labor Day – Seminary Closed	September 3
Fall Semester Begins	September 4
Drop/Add Deadline Fall	September 11
First ½ IR Semester Ends	October 19
Fall Break In Residence	October 22-26
On Campus Intensives Distance Learning	October 22-26
Spring Semester Registration Due	October 29
Distance Learning After Intensive Break	Oct 29-Nov 2
Thanksgiving Recess	November 19-23
Fall Semester Ends	December 21
Christmas Break Begins      IR & DL	December 22
Fall Semester Grades Due	January 2, 2019
J-Term	January 7-25
Drop/Add Deadline J-term	January 14
Intercultural Immersion Trip	January 7-21
Canvas Online Training (new students spring semester)	January 7-25
DL Online Orientation Begins (new students spring semester)	January 14-25
Orientation For IR students (new students spring semester)	January 24
Spring Semester Begins	January 28
Drop/Add Period Deadline Spring	February 4
J-term Grades Due	February 4
Distance Learning Winter Break	March 4-8
First ½ Semester In Residence Ends	March 15
Cut Off For Submitting Financial Aid Apps for 2019-20 year (returning M.Div/MA/GCUPM,GCDM,YL students)	March 30
Spring Break IR & DL	April 1-5
Registration For Fall Semester Due	April 15
Doctor of Ministry Program begins (continues to April 30, 2020)	May 1
Senior Blessing Worship In Residence/Award Luncheon	May 9
Spring Semester In Residence Ends	May 10
Graduation	May 13
Senior IR Grades Due	May 13  noon
Senior Blessing Worship Distance Learning	May 13
Distance Learning Spring Semester Intensives	May 13-17
Spring Semester Distance Learning Ends	May 17
Doctor of Ministry Seminars	May 13-24
Summer Term (Distance Learning)	May 22 – June 28
Summer Term  (In Residence)	May 29 – Aug 23
Spring Semester Grades Due	May 24
Summer Term Drop/Add Deadline	May 29
Th.M. Program Ends	June 21
Summer Term Grades Due (DL)	July 19
Summer Term Grades Due (IR)	August 31

2017-18 Academic Catalog
2016-17 Academic Catalog

 

What does the Office of Academic Affairs do?
The Academic Dean and his team encourage and oversee the degree programs, the courses, the faculty, and the students at Western Seminary.

I haven’t applied yet. What are the deadlines for admission?
You may see the deadlines for admission here. After you are accepted and we receive your confirmation fee of $250, you will be able to register for classes and will be sent a financial aid application.

How do I drop or add a course?
You may drop or add courses before the second week of an academic semester and the tuition will be refunded. Send an email to the professor of the course and the registrar indicating your desire to drop or add.

How do I withdraw from a course after the drop deadline?
You may withdraw from a course after the drop/add deadline by sending an email to the professor and the registrar. You will be responsible for a pro-rated amount of the tuition for a class if you withdraw after the drop/add deadline.  A grade of WP or WF will be entered on your permanent record.

Where do I find my grades?
Grades are accessed through the student portal.

What information is available through the student portal?
Class registration, grades, and advisor assignments.

How do I withdraw from the seminary?
You must complete a withdrawal form (located on Canvas). It must be signed by the VP of Finance and the director of the library and then submitted to the Academic Dean.

For Transfer Students and Admitted students taking courses elsewhere:

• WTS accepts credits earned at other graduate institutions accredited by the ATS.  Courses with grades lower than B- are ineligible for transfer.  WTS will accept up to 6 credits in which the student earned a “pass” instead of a grade.  An academic assessment will identify class status and determine the steps toward completing the degree program at Western Theological Seminary.  Transfer students must earn at least 30 semester credits at WTS to earn the M.Div. and at least 24 credits at WTS to earn the MA.

The Writing Studio is offered to students who would like to improve their writing skills. Tutors are equipped to help students learn how to conceive, develop, organize and clarify their writing efforts. The Writing Studio is a free service for enrolled students