Welcome to VTS!
We look forward to welcoming you into this beloved community. Our life at VTS grows from a shared commitment to prayer, worship, study, and love for God. As you prepare to join us in the fall, please take note of the information below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office–we are here to support you!
Incoming Student Information
Scholarship and Meal Plan
- Students who take 12 credit hours per semester (or more) are automatically enrolled in the VTS scholarship program. The VTS scholarship program includes free tuition, a meal plan according to your housing situation, and housing (as available). For more details, please book an admissions consultation by clicking here.
Communication
- In June, you will receive an invitation to join GroupMe with the rest of your colleagues. A member of our staff moderates the group and is available for any questions.
- Additionally, VTS will send a weekly newsletter to your VTS email account. If you are interested in having any email forwarded to your personal email, please follow the instructions here.
Move-In Details
- Incoming international students may move in from August 8th-10th. All other incoming students may move in from August 8th-12th. Please be sure to move in before your orientation begins (International Student Orientation is on August 10th. All Incoming Student Orientation begins on August 12th)
Don’t forget to order your vestments ASAP.
Apartment Fees
- Apartments: one-time, non-refundable fee of $500
- Pets (Apartments ONLY) one-time, non-refundable fee of $500 per pet
- Fees due July 15th with proof of renter’s insurance
Summer Reading List
Please check back on or after May 15th for the Summer Reading List. You will be required to complete the readings before August Term begins.
August Term
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August Term is a required part of orientation at VTS. As mentioned above, international students begin orientation on August 10th. Then, all incoming students join for orientation starting August 12th.
- Most incoming students will take courses during August Term. Kindly note that all courses are for credit.
- PRXT 500 (Foundations for Ministry) *Required for most incoming students
- CHWT 675 (Mapping Anglican Stuides) *Required for Anglican Studies students only
- WRRE 505 (Foundations of Theological Writing) *Encouraged for international students and for whom English is a second language
- In addition to these area-specific courses, all incoming students must take the Intercultural Competency Course.
- As an incoming student, you are automatically enrolled in courses for August Term and do not need to take any further action. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Registration for Fall Courses will take place during August Term. If you have any questions about registration or plan to transfer graduate credits, please reach out to the registrar ([email protected]). All full-time seminary students are required to have medical insurance that meets or exceeds “Minimum Essential Coverage” under the Affordable Care Act. Students must submit proof of insurance by July 31st. VTS has a health plan through Kaiser Permanente that is available for students. Kaiser Permanente will give a webinar in late June (details will be announced to the incoming cohort when the webinar is scheduled). Zoom invitations will be emailed to your VTS email account. Students are not required to participate in the Kaiser Permanente plan through VTS and may find alternatives through the marketplace or Medicaid. Learning AccommodationsStudents who have learning differences or disabilities should complete and send it to Associate Dean of Students Rachelle Sam ([email protected]). Academic Calendars Registration & Transfer Credits
Health Insurance