Application Process – Boston

How do I apply?

You may apply online or download a PDF of our application. Applications will be submitted to the Admissions Committee once the following items have been received.

1. Complete Application for the Boston Campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary including: a) Autobiography and b) Personal Statement
2. Official transcripts sent directly from all colleges an institutions of higher education attended.
3. Three written recommendations attesting to applicant’s commitment to Christ, church involvement, leadership ability, social sensitivity, emotional maturity, reasoning and decision-making ability, level of responsibility, skills in communication and facility in interpersonal relationships.  Recommendations should be written and submitted by: (1) a pastor or church official, (2) a friend or associate and (3) former professor or professional colleague.  Recommendations should not be written by anyone related to you. Please click here to request that electronic recommendation forms be sent to your recommenders.
4. Church Endorsement form completed and signed by a church official at the church you currently attend.
5. Resume (optional)
6. Application fee of $50 (U.S.).
7. Immunization Form. Students can request an official immunization exemption based upon medical or religious reasons by submitting an Immunization Exemption Form.
8. TOEFL score (applicable to international students whose native language is not English)

Graduate Certificate Program

Interested applicants should submit all of the documents mentioned above, with moderation to the following:

1. Two Recommendations: i) Church/Professional/Academic; ii) Personal
2. Official transcript documenting the completion of at least a Bachelor’s degree.

My application is complete, now what?

Your application will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for review, and a decision regarding your admission will be made within one month.

Reserve Your Spot

Reserve your spot by sending in a Notification of Intent Form, which will be included in your acceptance packet, and paying your $100 Matriculation Fee.

International Students Only

International Students will begin to correspond with the International Student Advisor and DSO at the Boston Campus, Marie East, upon acceptance. Please ensure that you are in touch with her to complete your Student Visa information. Email Marie at [email protected].

Apply for Financial Aid

If you choose to apply for financial aid please follow the instructions on the website, fill out the following forms, and contact the Financial Aid office at [email protected].

• FAFSA application
• GCTS Boston Financial Aid Application

Prepare for the Semester

• Academic Calendar: The Boston Academic Calendar will contain important registration deadlines, payment due dates, holidays, and campus events.
• Course Schedule: Acquaint yourself with the upcoming course schedules to plan which classes you’d like to take.
  • Remember: Please plan to take the courses indicated on your Next Steps letter in your first year of studies.
• Payment Deadlines: Mark your calendars for when tuition payments are due.

Once we receive your Notification of Intent Form and $100 Matriculation Fee, we will contact you with next steps to begin the semester. Please check your email! Next steps include:

Set Up Your GCTS Email

You should receive an automated email containing your GCTS email and password. Please login as soon as possible to change your password to something you will remember. Watch this video tutorial for instructions.

Log into CAMS & Canvas

Once you have changed your password, you can log into CAMS and Canvas to familiarize yourself with these platforms, which will be used throughout your time at seminary. We will go over the functions of each in more detail at New Student Orientation.

Mark Your Calendar

New Students are required to participate in New Student Orientation and Orientation, Convocation, Formation Day to begin the semester. Email Marie East with questions at [email protected].

Once you have sent in your Notification of Intent and paid your $100 Matriculation Fee, you can begin registering for classes.

Please plan to take the courses as indicated on your Next Steps letter.

Plan your Class Schedule

• Course Schedule: Check the times, dates, and frequency of each class we offer this semester and for upcoming semesters.
• Course Descriptions: You may want to read about classes we have previously offered and are currently offering to get an idea of what you would like to take.

Register For Class Plan your Class Schedule

• Online: The easiest way to register for your classes is through your CAMS Student Portal. We will go over instructions in New Student Orientation, but if you’d like to register beforehand feel free to contact the Registration Office at [email protected] with questions.

• Paper Form: If you are unable to register online you are welcome to submit a paper registration form, found on the Registration website under “Course Registration.” Please fill this out fully and email it to [email protected].

Prepare for Class

• Course Syllabi: Once the syllabus is available an abridged version will be posted online. The full syllabus will be posted in CANVAS and handed out to you on your first day of class.
• Buy Your Books: Many students chose to purchase used books through amazon.com or borrow them from a local library or our own Boston Campus library.
  • Click here to access the Boston Campus Bruce Jackson Memorial Library.