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Application for Admission

The applicant must give evidence that (s)he is prepared to undertake successfully the programs of study offered by the Seminary. This evidence, provided by the credentials and other documentation required with the application, is submitted to the Office of the First Hierarch for action. The Seminary reserves the right at any time to refuse to admit or cancel the registration of any applicant who in the judgment of the Seminary Administration and Faculty lacks the necessary spiritual, religious, or mental ability or maturity of character, or physical strength and endurance, to successfully pursue the demands of academic and spiritual life. To be considered a candidate for admission, the applicant must submit to the Office of the First Hierarch the following documents and information with the Application Form:
  1. a recent photograph (passport size or similar);
  2. a certified copy of the Record of Baptism and/or Chrismation;
  3. a completed Health Examination Form;
  4. if you are not applying for admission to the M. Div. Program, the results of the SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). This requirement is waived for M. Div. applicants (more about the SAT); evidence of proficiency in the English language at an academic level; while all applicants whose native language is not English are tested by the Seminary for English language proficiency, it is strongly recommended that TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores (500 for the M. Div. program) be forwarded to the Seminary at the time of your application;
  5. letters of reference from the applicant's Bishop and parish Pastor, to be sent directly to the Seminary;
  6. two additional letters of reference from individuals (other than relatives) who can write specifically about the applicant's personal, academic and vocational qualifications, to be sent directly to the Seminary;
  7. a brief biographical essay indicating reasons for application, interests, and professional background;
  8. a non-refundable $35.00 Application Fee (payable online or by check);
  9. official transcripts of all academic work since High School, sent directly to St. Tikhon's Seminary.
If the applicant does not possess Baccalaureate Degree (B.A., B.S., etc.) from a North American college or university, the High School transcript must be sent as well. If you are currently a College Senior, please have a current transcript forwarded, and a supplementary transcript showing receipt of the Degree.

Personal Information

Title: First Name: Middle Initial: Surname: Suffix:

Program of Interest:




Social Security Number (U.S. Citizens): - -

Date Of Birth: Day / Month / Year Age at last Birthday:

Place of Birth: City - County - State or Province - Country

Baptism as Adult? or as an Infant? Date Of Baptism: Day / Month / Year

Name of Officiant at Baptism: First Name: Middle Initial: Surname:

Place of Baptism: Church

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City - County - State or Province - Country

Current Religious Affiliation

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Current Address

Street Number: Street Name:

Apartment or Suite #: (if applicable)

City: State or Province: ZIP or Postal Code: Country:

Would you prefer to receive mail at your post office box?Yes No

Post Office Box (If Applicable):

City: State or Province: ZIP or Postal Code: Country:

Current Contact Information

Home Phone Number: - - Fax Number: - - Cel Number: - -

E-mail:

Employment Information

Employer:
Street Number: Street Name: Suite #:
City: State or Province: Country: ZIP or Postal Code:
Work Phone Number: - -


Education Level Attained

Highest Level of Education Completed:

Name of High School: Number of Years attended

When Attended: Day / Month / Year till: Day / Month / Year
Location of High School:


Name of College: Number of Years attended

When Attended: Day / Month / Year till: Day / Month / Year
Location of College:


Graduate School: Number of Years attended

When Attended: Day / Month / Year till: Day / Month / Year
Location of Graduate School:

Personal References

Title: First Name: Middle Initial: Surname: Suffix:
Street Number: Street Name: Suite #:
City: State or Province: Country: ZIP or Postal Code:
Telephone Number:

Title: First Name: Middle Initial: Surname: Suffix:
Street Number: Street Name: Suite #:
City: State or Province: Country: ZIP or Postal Code:
Telephone Number:

Title: First Name: Middle Initial: Surname: Suffix:
Street Number: Street Name: Suite #:
City: State or Province: Country: ZIP or Postal Code:
Telephone Number:

Are you a Candidate for Holy Orders?Yes No Undecided

Are you an ordained minister?Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of a crime?Yes No

Are you currently under investigation or have you been recently indicted for any crime? Yes No

Would you like to receive periodic updates, notification of special events, and other information from Saint Innocent Orthodox Theological Seminary or the Russian Orthodox Church in America, by direct mail and/or e-mail?Yes No By Email? Yes No By US Post? Yes No

By Submitting this Application for Admission, the Applicant Authorizes and Agrees to the Following:

I agree to have official transcripts from each college, university, or seminary that I have previously attended sent to the Office of the First Hierarch, that these transcripts represent the entirety of my post-secondary education, that my admission will not be final until these transcripts have been received, and that the cost of such transcripts is my sole responsibility.

I authorize Saint Innocent Orthodox Theological Seminary to verify the accuracy of the information that I have provided in this application. If I am a Candidate for Holy Orders, I authorize a police and court records investigation of my background. I authorize my current and previous employers, personal references, and the educational institution(s) listed on this application to provide Saint Innocent Orthodox Theological Seminary information regarding my character, education, and academic fitness. I waive any right to legal claims against a disclosing person, employer, or institution and I hold Saint Innocent Orthodox Theological Seminary and the Office of the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church in America harmless for seeking and using this information to determine my eligibility for admission. I also waive any right I may have to review confidential material or information received by Saint Innocent Orthodox Theological Seminary from a person, employer, or institution.

I understand that electronically submitted data can be intercepted or otherwise accessed by unauthorized third parties in the event of computer hacking or other illegal activity. I agree that I am submitting this application at my own risk. I hold Saint Innocent Orthodox Theological Seminary harmless and I waive any right to legal claims against Saint Innocent Orthodox Theological Seminary in the event of unauthorized access to the information contained herein.

I understand and agree that Saint Innocent Orthodox Theological Seminary reserves the right to refuse my admission and that my completion of this application neither guarantees my admission to the institution nor ordination in the Russian Orthodox Church in America.

I understand and agree that my application fee is non-refundable.

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