Becoming a Student

We are delighted that you are considering becoming a student at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Below, you will find a brief description of the admissions process, as well as several links to frequently requested information. If you have any questions about the admissions process or about Southeastern, feel free to contact the admissions office at 919-761-2280 or admissions@sebts.edu.

Frequently Requested Information
Accreditation and Doctrinal Statements
Seminary Catalog
Fees and Expenses
Housing
Employment
Directions

Admissions Process
1. Request Application - Application contains six forms*. All forms must be completed before your application can be processed.

2. Request transcripts from all institutions attended.

3. Mail application to the admissions office. Be sure to include a photo and a $30 application fee with the application.

4. Admissions Committee - Once the admissions office has received all pertinent information, your file will be sent to the admissions committee. The admissions committee asks for 30 days to make a decision.

5. Decision - A letter will be sent once a decision has been made.

Please contact the admissions office to request an application.

*Special forms must be completed for both international and divorced students.

When application materials are complete, they are reviewed by the director of admissions and the dean of the faculty. A personal interview with the faculty admissions committee may be required.

Under certain circumstances, applicants may receive a conditional or a restricted admission. No more than 30 semester hours of seminary work may be undertaken until the condition is removed. Details of any condition or restriction upon enrollment will be stated in the official letter of admission from the dean of the faculty.

Students applying for non-degree status may take up to 30 hours for credit. Contact the admissions office for more details.

Applicants may be admitted conditionally prior to receipt of a bachelor's degree if they have transcript evidence of at least 112 hours toward their bachelor's degree.