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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
  • Personal statement
  • Three references: Please send this form to your three individual references.
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709. If you can send 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 for this program are required to submit a resume/C.V. and have an admissions interview with the Rev. Dr. James Lawrence, director of the program.
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Keaton Andreas
Director of Admissions kandreas@psr.edu
(510) 849-8231
Priority 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 Admission Priority Deadline: February 1 
  • Spring Admission Priority Deadline: October 1 

Apply for Financial Aid

  • For All Applicants: Please fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). School code is G01256. You can complete the FAFSA online by clicking here.
  • For Non-US Students Only: Bank statements (translated into English) from the past three months and completed financial aid application form.
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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.  

You can check on the status of your application here. 

After Acceptance

You can expect to receive a welcome packet and further information from our Community Life Office about getting oriented to student life at PSR. 

Sign and return your statement of intent in order to secure your admission. You will receive this form via email. 

If you have already filed your FAFSA, you will be receiving your award letter from the Office of Financial Aid. 

Between the time you accept and begin classes, feel free to contact admissions@psr.edu with any questions.

Taking a Class at Pacific School of Religion

Enrolling in a degree or certificate program is not the only way to take a class at PSR. The public is welcome to explore these options for attendance:

  • Auditing a course
  • Continuing Education options
  • Taking a single course for credit 
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