Submit all materials or inquiries to: admissions@onespiritInterfaith.org, or

Admissions, One Spirit Learning Alliance
330 West 38th Street, Suite 1500, New York, NY 10018

Admissions Checklist
This list is also available in our Admissions Information Packet

1. Review Admission Information Packet -CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

2. Attend an Open House (or call us!): meet students, graduates, faculty, and staff. (Recommended but not required.)

3. Obtain/Download Primary Application Materials:
one Application form, two Letter of Recommendation forms.

Application  PDF  |  Microsoft Word  
Recommendation Form  PDF  |  Web-based Version
Please make sure to print two copies, one for each reference (personal and professional) who completes the form. Complete the "Applicant" information on both forms, and give to your reference for her/him to confidentially submit to One Spirit.

4. Complete and Submit Application along with the following:
(All must be submitted before being considered for admission.)

• Resume or work history (type-written)
• Essay (type-written, see application for specifics)
• Photograph, a headshot / passport-style portrait, preferably 4 inches wide by 6 inches tall: hard-copy or digital.

NOTE: Please apply early.
Applications are now being accepted for the Fall 2010 term.
As in years past, the seminary program is full to capacity again this year, causing many late applicants to be turned away. To ensure a place in classes beginning September 2010, please apply early.

5. Pay Application Fee (non-refundable).

To pay your application fee, you may:
• Include a check with your mailed-in application; or
• Provide credit card information on the application, and mail or fax it in; or
• Pay Online. Use our secure, on-line service to provide the appropriate fee. On your hardcopy application, write "Paid Online " in the credit card section.

6. Request Two Confidential Letters of Recommendation: one personal and one professional. Complete the top portion of the form and give it to your reference, who should submit it directly to the address above.

7. Follow-up with References to make sure they have submitted their letters of recommendation directly to One Spirit.

8. Attend an Interview. You will be contacted for an interview to be conducted by staff or faculty, in person or over the phone. In some cases, a second interview may be required.

9. IF ACCEPTED: Review Acceptance Materials. If accepted, you will be sent an acceptance letter and additional forms to return to One Spirit.

10. Confirm Acceptance. Complete your admissions process by signing and returning the following items within 3 weeks of receiving your acceptance letter:

• Tuition Payment Agreement
• Student Participation Agreement
• Financial Aid Application (if applicable)
• Book Order Form (if applicable)

Applying for Financial Aid
After you've been accepted, contact the admissions office at admissions@onespiritInterfaith.org or 212.931.6840 x51

11. Attend first class in September. Arrive before 9:00 a.m. for registration. Distance Learning students are encouraged to attend. See Curriculum Calendar.

Submit all materials or inquiries to: admissions@onespiritInterfaith.org, or

Admissions, One Spirit Learning Alliance
330 West 38th Street, Suite 1500
New York, NY 10018
212.931.6840 x51