All applicants 

• Completed and signed Application for Admission, including:
  • Religious Autobiography, parts A and B 
  • Additional Application Questions (English-language program only) 
  • A $75 nonrefundable application fee (if the application is submitted online) or a $100 nonrefundable application fee (if the application is submitted in paper form) 
   
• Submission of official transcripts of all post-secondary schools attended, including an ATS-approved Master of Divinity or its equivalent, or a Master of Arts of a theological nature of at least 96 quarter units (60 semester units) and the completion of no less than 60 quarter units (40 semester units) of graduate-level theological studies prior to beginning the ThM program, with a cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.3 or above. Contact the Admissions Office with questions relating to these requirements or for a transcript evaluation.
   
• Three reference forms, one of which must be a pastoral or denominational leader reference 

• A 4000-6000 word (15-25 page) sample research paper of your written work in English.
   
• If English is not your native language or your medium of instruction for all secondary and post-secondary education is not English, please see the English Language Requirements page. 

US Permanent Resident and International Applicants 

• If you are a Permanent Resident of the United States, you must submit a copy of your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) to the Office of Admissions. No Declaration of Financial Support is required.
  
   
• If you are not a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident, you must apply 3-6 months prior to beginning on-campus coursework (this will give you sufficient time to complete the admissions process and immigration requirements). You must verify your immigration status with the International Services Office. Those seeking a F-1 or J-1 visa from Fuller must submit a satisfactory Declaration of Financial Support prior to beginning residential coursework. Please click here for additional information. 

Notification  

Applicants are notified of admission decisions, in most cases, around four weeks following the completion of an application file.  Some programs require that a matriculation fee be paid within 30 days of notification of acceptance. The matriculation fee will be applied toward the first quarter's tuition.  

Please click here for the current list of tuition and fees.