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Denver Seminary Distance Education Program
Students in Denver Seminary distance education programs will need to have regular and reliable access to
a computer, internet connection, and necessary software in order to participate in online and blended
courses. A full list of technical requirements is posted at
http://www.denverseminary.edu/admissions/online-learning/. Students should possess basic computer
skills as well as proficiency in online communication. The best way for prospective students to evaluate
their skill level and readiness for the online components of distance education is to the take the Denver
Seminary student readiness assessment located at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ET_student-
readiness.
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
There are four types of students at Denver Seminary:
1. Degree-seeking students
Enrolled in a Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, or Doctor of Ministry program.
2. Certificate students
Students working toward completion of any of the master's-level certificates (10-24 hours).
3. Nondegree students
Students taking master's-level classes for personal enrichment, continuing education, or visiting
students who are pursuing a degree from another graduate school. A maximum of fifteen semester
hours may be taken as a nondegree student.
4. Audit students
Students taking classes for no credit. Courses that are audited may not be converted to credit at a later
date, or applied to a degree or certificate program.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Degree-Seeking, Certificate, Nondegree, Auditor Applicants (except international applicants and
undergraduate degree exemption (UDE) applicants):
Fall and spring admission: Rolling admission, applications accepted up to the first day of semester.
Summer admission: Rolling admission, applications accepted up to the first day of class.
Undergraduate Degree Exemption (UDE) Applicants:
Fall admission: July 15
Spring admission: November 15
Summer admission: April 15
International Applicants:
International applicants should submit all admission credentials by the following deadlines:
Fall admission: April 15 (July 15 for Doctor of Ministry program)
Spring admission: October 15 (January 15 for Doctor of Ministry program)
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
Applicants for all programs, including nondegree and audit applicants, must make formal application
through the Admissions Office.
To apply online, visit our website at www.denverseminary.edu and click the "Become a Student" button.
If you prefer a paper application, contact the Admissions Office at 303-762-6937.
