Entrance to Heritage Seminary requires a bachelor degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university. All who apply for admission must be Christians who desire further training for ministry. Admission to the Seminary is not limited by race, colour, or national origin.  Please refer to section describing degrees for specific entrance requirements.

Mature applicants 35 years of age and over may, under certain circumstances, be accepted into the Master of Divinity without presenting an undergraduate degree.  Such students must write the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and score a minimum of 550 out of 800 on the Verbal Section and 4 out of 6 on the Analytical Section.  Scores must be sent by the testing company directly to the Registrar’s Office at Heritage Seminary.

The application deadline for Fall semester is July 31st and Winter semester is December 15th.

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Application Procedure
Students are encouraged to apply early; however, applications are not acted upon more than one year in advance.  To obtain an application packet, contact the This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it at Heritage Seminary, 1-800-465-1961. Students will be informed of their application status as portions of their application arrive and will be notified regarding acceptance as soon as the application is complete and has been processed. Conditional acceptance may be granted based on an interim transcript.

International Students

Students from the United States of America
American students must meet the general admissions standards as explained above.  Also, American students must have a valid student visa, which can be obtained at a port of entry or at the nearest Canadian Consulate.  A student will need an acceptance letter, evidence of sufficient funds/financial support, and health insurance to obtain a student visa.  This visa and the proof of health insurance must be presented prior to enrollment.

Students from all other countries
Students are advised to apply at least six months before their planned enrollment date to allow time for processing, acquiring visas, etc. Students are admitted on the basis of graduation from a recognized college, university, or Bible/theological school. Applicants are responsible to provide documentation that verifies the level of their post-secondary training.  Please reference the Seminary catalogue for complete details.

Advanced Standing
Heritage Seminary considers awarding Advanced Standing to students who have attained an undergraduate degree, which is in Bible, Theology, Religious Education, or Religious Studies.  Advanced Standing means that a student is given credit for previous academic work and is not required to take some of the prescribed courses for a degree. Several factors are weighed when considering whether or not an applicant is eligible for Advanced Standing.  These include number of hours completed at the undergraduate level, AGPA, grades in individual courses and the program to which a student has applied.  Please reference the Seminary catalogue for complete details or contact the Registar’s Office for an application.