Admissions Policies

Regent College welcomes men and women of any race, colour, national or ethnic origin to all the programs and activities offered by the College. (Students with disabilities please click here). Since space is limited, however, the College selects those applicants it believes will benefit the most from its programs. In selecting applicants for admission, the College will consider a variety of factors in addition to strong academic performance, such as employment history, voluntary activities and creative persuits.

As Regent offers only graduate level programs, the normal prerequisite for study is the possession of a recognized bachelor’s level degree. The College is aware, however, that there are some students who, for one reason or another, have not obtained a bachelor’s degree, yet have the interest and ability to study at the graduate level. For further information on studying at Regent without an undergraduate degree, please see “Mature Students” under “Types of Applicants” below.

 

UNCLASSIFIED STUDENTS

Anyone who has an accredited bachelor’s degree or is at least 30 years old may take up to 12 credits (maximum 6 per term) without applying for admission to the College. Such students are designated “Unclassified.” This is a temporary designation only; Unclassified students who have completed 12 credits of courses must apply for admission to a Regent program if they wish to continue taking courses. Note: Students admitted to a program are given priority in classes where space is limited. Unclassified students coming from outside of Canada who plan to study for less than six months may not require a study permit. Please contact the Assistant Dean of Students for details.

TYPES OF APPLICANTS

1. Regular Students: Applicants who have an accredited bachelor’s degree should complete and submit the online application form. On this form applicants will indicate their intention to complete the Diploma in Christian Studies, Master of Christian Studies or Master of Divinity.
2. Mature Students and Non-Accredited Degree Students:Applicants who have not obtained a bachelor’s degree may be able to apply as mature students. A mature applicant must be at least 30 years old and be able to show that his or her life/vocational/educational experience can be seen as equivalent to a university education.
   
   Applicants who hold a degree from a non-accredited institution can apply as non-accredited degree students. Applicants with a non-accredited degree do not fall under the same age restrictions as mature students.
   
   Both mature and non-accredited degree students should complete and submit the online application form and check off the box stating that they are applying in this category. The accrediting body to which the College belongs (the Association of Theological Schools) limits the portion of the student body which may be admitted as mature or non-accredited degree students. Applications will be assessed according to the availability of space and the relative merits of each case.
3. ThM Students: Applicants who have completed an accredited MCS, MDiv or an equivalent graduate theological degree are eligible to apply for the Master of Theology degree. ThM applicants should complete and submit the online application form and should request the supplementary ThM Application.
4. Special Students: Applicants wishing to take more than 6 credit hours per term without enrolling in a diploma or degree program may apply as Special Students. Students who are currently enrolled in good standing at another graduate institution, and who wish to earn credits toward a degree there, would be included in this category. Applicants should complete and submit the online application form and check off the box stating that they are applying in this category.

CATEGORIES OF ADMISSION

Applicants admitted to Regent College will be admitted under one of the following three categories:

1. Unconditional Admission: All the requirements have been met.
2. Conditional Admission: Under special circumstances, applicants may be admitted while certain official documents are still outstanding. The outstanding documents must be sent as soon as possible. Failure to submit the outstanding documents will cause the conditional admission to be revoked. Conditional admission will be changed to unconditional admission once the outstanding documents have been received and evaluated as satisfactory. Conditional admission is not granted for outstanding English language requirements.
3. Probationary Admission: Under exceptional circumstances, applicants may be granted probationary admission despite an academic record below normal entrance requirements. Students so admitted will be permitted to register for a maximum of 9 credits in their first term and are required to take the non-credit Academic Writing course (GENR 311). The probationary status will be removed on the condition that the student has earned the minimum entrance grade point average requirement in his or her first 9 credits. Failure to earn the required grades will cause the probationary admission to be revoked. It is the policy of the College not to grant probationary admission to students coming from outside of North America.
   
   Students admitted unconditionally to a diploma or a degree program are expected to maintain the minimum grade point average requirement for their program. Students falling below the minimum will be notified that they have been put on academic probation for the following term. Students falling substantially below the minimum may be dismissed from the College without probation. (For further information see the graduation requirements and probation policy in the Academic Information section in the Academic Catalogue.)