1. A completed application form, accompanied by a nonrefundable $45 application fee (check or money order made payable to "Drew University").

2. Official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) of all academic study done beyond the high school (12th year) level.

3. Three Letters of reference

4. Statement of purpose 

5. A TOEFL/TWE score from students whose first language is not English.

6. An interview (if the candidate wishes).

International Students

Students from outside the United States are a vital part of the life of the Theological School. We therefore welcome applications from women and men throughout the world who would like to engage in theological studies at Drew Theological School. The deadline for completed international applications is May 1 for enrollment in the fall semester and October 1 for enrollment in the spring semester.

Records of international applicants are evaluated by American university standards: the educational level of requirements, the course of studies completed, the quality of the student"s work, and the rating of the institution by agencies and persons acquainted with it. At least one-half of any program submitted as the equivalent of an American undergraduate degree must be college-level subject matter in the liberal arts.

Apart from exceptional circumstances, applicants whose native (first) language is not English must submit a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score and a TWE (Test of Written English) score when applying for admission. A TOEFL score of 570 (computer-based is 230) is required for admission into the Theological School . Please note: If the grading system for the TOEFL exam changes, please refer to our on-line catalog ( www.drew.edu/theo ) for up-to-date information or contact the Office of Theological Admissions for TOEFL requirements. A minimum TWE score of 3.5 is required for admission to all programs.