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Welcome to the application center for Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Think of this as your "one-stop shop" for the application process. Please contact us if you have difficulty downloading the forms or if you would simply like to have a paper application mailed to you. The application and all supporting forms should be mailed to:

Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Office of Admissions
2199 East Main Street
Columbus, OH 43209

Many items may also be faxed to 866.610.8572. See the checklist for additional details about submitting your application.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please let us know how we can assist you in the application process and in your vocational discernment.

Forms everyone will need:

pdfApplication Checklist: Keep track of the items necessary to complete your application.

pdfGeneral Application: Use this form to apply to any of Trinity's degree programs.  Note that the form is four pages long.  All four pages must be submitted for your application to be complete.  If you are an international student, do not use this application.  International students should contact the office for instructions about how to apply.

pdf Instructions for the Resume/CV and autobiographical statement: Some instructions are degree specific. Please follow the guidelines. These items may be e-mailed as an attachment if desired.

pdfBackground Check Waiver: All students must complete this waiver and submit it along with the application. Additional information can be found on the form itself.

Letter of Recommendation Forms: (Please use the correct form for your degree program.)

pdfGeneral Letter: Use this form for the Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.), Master of Arts in Church Music (M.A.C.M.), Master of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry (M.A.Y.F.M.), and Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) degree programs, as well as joint degree programs.
pdfMaster of Sacred Theology Letter: Use this form if you are applying to the Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) degree program.

Form needed by Master of Arts in Church Music (M.A.C.M.) applicants only:

pdf Audition request form


Form needed by Certificate of Anglican Studies applicants only:

pdf Addendum


Registration Materials


Contact List

Students in the application process often need to contact a number of on-campus resource persons. We have made this as simple as possible for you by collecting those common contacts in a centralized location.


Important dates in the admissions process:

• January 2012: Financial Aid packets are mailed this month. Please contact us if you have not received the packet by the beginning of February.

• February 15, 2012: Priority application deadline for students interested in applying for merit scholarships. All items should be in by this date in order to receive an admissions decision by the March 15th Merit Scholarship deadline.

• March 15, 2012: Merit Scholarship deadline. Information about these competitive scholarships is included in the financial aid packet. If your GPA qualifies you to apply, you do not want to miss this exceptional opportunity.