Special Student Status
If you are not enrolled in a degree of certificate program at PSR and would like to take courses for academic credit, you may apply for special student status. Under such status a student may enroll in a maximum of two classes per semester. Special students are not eligible for financial aid or for PSR housing.
If you have already graduated from a degree or certificate program at PSR, please register as an alumni rather than as a special student. For more information, plese visit Alumni/ae Coursework Opportunities.
Special student status is available for people who:
- Need to take polity/history/theology classes in order to satisfy denominational requirements.
- Are uncertain about vocational goals and which academic program best suits their needs, yet desire to take courses for credit.
- Wish to take graduate theological courses for personal development and enrichment.
All course limitations and prerequisites apply. The Assistant Dean for Academic Programs will determine eligibility and appropriateness for each course. Priority will be given to students enrolled in a degree or certificate program. PSR reserves the right to deny admission to any student at any time.
Renewal of Special Student Status
Applicants need to submit the Special Student Application (with processing fee, official transcript, and typed statement) only once. This application is to take a specific course or two for a specific semester. Special student status must be renewed in order to register for classes in subsequent semesters. Renewal of special student status is contingent upon maintaining a 3.0 GPA or better and approval from the Associate Dean. Students wishing to apply to a degree or certificate program can only transfer a maximum of 12 units taken as a special student. Students are advised to keep in mind the lapse time rules.
Questions on these matters or any others pertaining to admissions may be directed to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions at Pacific School of Religion, phone 510/849-8253, toll free 800/999-0528, email admissions[at]psr[dot]edu.