The following provides information on how to become a student at City Seminary. This requires filling out an Applications Form, submitting proper credentials, and fulfilling other prerequisites for the program. 

Applications Form

In order to be admitted as a regular student in the Seminary, the applicant must submit a completed "General Studies" application form (find it at Admissions\Download Forms), along with a non-refundable fee of $25.00 to:

The Registrar
City Seminary of Sacramento
2020 16th Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95822

Submit Credentials

In order to be admitted as a degree candidate in the Seminary, the applicant must also present the following credentials to the Registrar:

• A completed application on a form supplied by the Registrar. For a printed application, send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (916) 451–4168.
• A letter of recommendation from the minister or governing board of the church of which the applicant is a member, or other satisfactory source, stating in the estimation of the writer, the applicant's moral character, general ability, and special fitness to pursue theological studies.
• A statement from the applicant giving his reasons for wishing to pursue a course of theological study.
• A full academic transcript of the applicant's college and/or high school work. If more than one college was attended, there should be a transcript from each. If he has not completed a regular course of academic study, the applicant may be required to sustain examinations in subjects essential in order to profitably matriculate into the course of study at the Seminary.

These materials should be forwarded to the Registrar of the Seminary at the above address as soon as the student has determined to enroll.

Moral Character

The Seminary will examine the student's credentials to ascertain whether the applicant is of good moral character and possesses the appropriate demeanor and prior education necessary for theological study.

Graduate Program

Applicants for the M.Div. or M.T.S. degrees must provide a transcript showing the attainment of the Bachelor of Arts degree, or its academic equivalent, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Courses in the undergraduate program should include philosophy, history, and languages.

Additional Credentials

The Seminary may grant admission on the basis of the credentials submitted, or it may make one or more of the following requests of the candidate:

• To meet with a representative of the Seminary for a personal interview.
• To take one or more of the Graduate Record Examinations administered six times a year at various centers throughout the country.
• To provide a physician's health certificate.

The Seminary does not carry medical insurance for students. Health insurance is the sole responsibility of each student. 

English Language Proficiency

All international and English-as-second-language (ESL) students applying for admission must submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 550 is required for admission and must include the writing section (TWE), which is administered in September, October, March, and May. Applicants who score 600 or lower on the TOEFL must enroll in the ESL program at Sacramento City College or other approved program. To register for the TOEFL/TWE test, contact:

TOEFL/TWE SERVICES
P. O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA
Telephone: 609-771-7100
Website: http://www.ets.org/toefl/index.html

Knowledge of the English Bible

Every student is expected to have a thorough knowledge of the English language Bible. To expect to profit from seminary instruction apart from a thirst for God's Word is a waste of the time of student and instructor alike. Every prospective Minister of the Gospel must make the Bible his constant companion. It is assured that no student indifferent to God's Word will succeed at City Seminary of Sacramento.

Although a love for God's Word and a genuine familiarity with the texts of Scripture are essential, it is also recognized that most students will lack the systematic tools necessary to take full advantage of the course of instruction. To address this common deficiency, introductory survey courses are included in both the New and Old Testament curricula. 

Preliminary Test In Greek

A preliminary examination is administered for those wishing to establish a proficiency in Greek, enabling those who pass the exam to enroll in New Testament courses without further language courses. Prospective students are encouraged to include Greek language in their undergraduate work, when possible. Greek is a prerequisite for New Testament courses and may be taken as part of the student's seminary program of instruction.