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25 The admissions committee will review all submitted materials and the candidate may be asked to come in for an interview. If, in the future, students accepted without an undergraduate degree wish to change their degree program, the request must be approved by the admissions committee. Reentry Students Denver Seminary students who have matriculated but have not enrolled for up to two consecutive fall/spring terms must reapply for admission. Reentry students must meet the degree requirements current at the time of admission. These students must submit the following: 1. Student application for admission This is available online at www.denverseminary.edu (then click the Become a Student button) or you may contact the admissions office at 800-922-3040 or 303-762-6937. Carefully read the NAE Statement of Faith, Guidelines for a Christian Lifestyle, and the Student Handbook policies that govern student life at the applicable campus of Denver Seminary. Sign the form only if you can do so without mental reservation. By signing this form you agree to abide by these standards and policies while attending school or face possible dismissal from the school. 2. A nonrefundable $45 application processing fee 3. Updated essays Update your biographical essay, and spiritual growth and development essay. All essays must be typed. a. Biographical essay (500-700 word limit) Address any major life challenges and changes that have impacted, or continue to impact, your personal growth and development (such as, why you decided to leave Denver Seminary, job loss, trauma, divorce, death) and how you have dealt with or are dealing with those issues. b. Spiritual growth and development essay (500-700 word limit) Include things such as, additional calls to ministry/vocation, ministry experiences, church involvement, which have occurred since last attending Denver Seminary. How have they impacted your spiritual identity and growth? 4. Application for major or concentration (if entering a new program or choosing a new concentration) 5. Two references At least one reference must be from a pastor or member of the church leadership team. All references must have known you for at least a year and should not be related to you. 6. Official transcripts (if applicable) A transcript is required from every college or university where a degree has been completed since attending Denver Seminary. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school in sealed envelopes to Denver Seminary. Electronically issued transcripts are acceptable if issued directly by the institution or an approved issuing body. 7. Doctor of Ministry applicants must submit all of the above application materials along with an updated résumé that includes both educational and professional experience. Visiting Students from Other Graduate Schools Students from other accredited graduate schools are welcome to study on a limited basis. Visiting students who wish to change their status to degree-seeking must apply for admission as a regular degree- seeking student. Application procedures for visiting students are as follows: 1. Student application for admission