PTS Catalogue - Princeton Theological Seminary

Unclassified Students
As a courtesy to other recognized schools of theology, students from those institutions
may occasionally be allowed to register for a semester or a year of full-time or
part-time work. The grades for such persons are transmitted to the sending schools,
and Princeton Seminary provides no further transcript service. Unclassified students
received in this way are not considered to be alumni/ae of the Seminary.
Graduates of the Seminary who reside in the area and who wish to pursue a course
or two without becoming candidates for an advanced degree may apply to take
additional courses at the Seminary. These alumni/ae are required to complete an
admission application, available online, by the stated deadline. Acceptance is for
a maximum of one academic year. Unclassified students are charged tuition and
are not eligible for financial assistance. If such graduates are admitted, their work is
appended to their Seminary record. These students are also not permitted to take
courses via any inter-institutional arrangement. Normally, these students cannot be
considered for student services and/or campus accommodations. Those who wish
to inquire about unclassified status should correspond with the registrar.
Academic Advising
Academic advising is intimately connected with the institutional goals of “preparing
women and men to serve Jesus Christ in ministries marked by faith, integrity,
scholarship, competence, compassion, and joy, equipping them for leadership
worldwide in congregations and the larger church, in classrooms and the academy,
and in the public arena.”
The Seminary’s academic advising programs consist of advising groups through a
comprehensive advising network, and an online advising module.
Advising Groups: Each student in the M.A., M.Div., or Dual degree program is
assigned to an academic advising group during their first year. Advising groups
meet once each semester, prior to the registration period, and are convened by a
member of the faculty. Th.M. and M.A.(TS) students are assigned a faculty advisor
based on their area of concentration.
The purpose of the advising groups is to provide a context for guidance in navigating
the seminary experience. This includes offering suggestions regarding field
education and course selection, mutual support in vocational discernment, and
building relationships with peers and a member of the faculty.
Advising Network: In addition to the advising groups, the Seminary seeks to
surround students with a network of capable and supportive advisers to guide
students in their education and formation. Included in this network are Faculty
Conveners; Registrar; Director of Accreditation and Advising; Associate Dean
for Curricula; Director of Student Relations and Senior Placement; and Director,
Associate and Assistant Directors of Field Education. In addition, M.A. and Dual
degree students will receive academic advising from M.A./Dual Mentors.
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