1. Apply Online
The following items are required to apply for admission to Pacific School of Religion.
Further instructions are available in the online application:
- Online application
- Official transcripts submitted directly to Office of Admissions, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709. If you can send them electronically, please have them sent to admissions@psr.edu. Unofficial transcripts may be used for review purposes; however, the official transcripts must be received prior to registration and matriculation.
- $50 application fee
- Doctor of Ministry applicants are also required to submit a resume/C.V. and have an admissions interview with the director of the program.
Depending on the program, certificates and degrees are available as distance education or on campus in Berkeley, CA. Distance education for the MDiv degree is pending WSCUC approval.
Students residing in the following states/territories are required to complete their program on campus or relocate to a state where we are authorized or seeking authorization to offer distance education.
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Michigan
- New York
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
Priority Scholarship Deadlines
We review applications on a rolling basis. However, applying before the priority deadlines will ensure that you are considered for our merit scholarships for terms listed below.
- Fall Semester: March 1
- Spring Semester: November 1
2. Apply for Financial Aid
- US citizens and eligible non-citizens: Please fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). PSR’s school code is G01256.
- For Non-US Students Only: Bank statements (translated into English) from the past three months and completed financial aid application form.
3. Review Process
Once your application is complete, the review process takes two to six weeks. Applications submitted less than three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester may not be processed in time and may be considered for the following semester.
4. After Acceptance
Secure your spot in the incoming class by submitting your $200 deposit.
If you have not already done so, file your FAFSA using PSR’s school code G01256.
You will receive information about orientation, campus life, and registering for your first semester.
5. Other Learning Options
Enrolling in a degree or certificate program is not the only opportunity to learn at PSR. The public is welcome to explore these options:
