Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Admission Application:

Master's Degree and BGTS Program

Admission Procedures l  Admission Requirements

Apply for Admissions

Admission applications are available in downloadable PDF format below. In addition, some forms (as noted) may be submitted online. For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 800-SEMINARY or 847-866-3945, or by email.

Please note that applications are due six weeks before semester of entry.

International students are normally only admitted in the fall semester. The deadline for international students seeking scholarships is March 1 of each year. The deadline for international students not seeking scholarships is May 1 of each year.

Please review the admission requirements and the admission procedures and deadlines prior to submitting your application materials.

Admission Materials

1. Application for admission:

submit online (includes optional personal data form)
download hardcopy

2. Personal data form (not required):

submit online from link above
download hardcopy

3. Personal Statement:

Your statement may be mailed to the office of admissions with your other material or you may send it as an This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it attachment. Please be sure to include your full name and Social Security Number (if applicable) on each page.

4. Letters of recommendation coversheets:

download hardcopy
(Master's degree students will need five copies, BGTS students will need three copies)

5. Transcripts:

Please read the application procedures and deadlines instructions regarding transcripts.

6. Leadership Awards for Master's Degree Students - (optional)

download the Leadership Awards Application Form
Nomination deadline is January 15th of each year for students beginning their studies in the fall semester.

(Leadership awards are for full time students and are evaluated based on academic excellence, passion for ministry and leadership experience and promise. All students with an undergraduate GPA above 3.0 who are considering full-time studies are encouraged to apply. The Leadership Awards interviews take place in February and March of each year.)

To complete your application, please send your $75 application fee to:
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
2121 Sheridan Road
Evanston, Illinois 60201

To complete a phone credit card transaction with the seminary business office, call
1.800.SEMINARY (outside Chicago area codes), or
1.847.866-3917