Next Steps for Newly Admitted Seminary Students
If you are a visiting student, please complete steps 1, 3, and 5. (Otherwise, follow them all.)
1. Set Up Your North Park Network Account
Before you do anything else, set up your North Park network and email account. Email is the primary mode of Seminary communication, and all official North Park email will go to your Vikings email account. (You can set your Vikings email account to redirect to a secondary address if you wish.) You are responsible to set it up and check it on a regular basis. Note: Your email account will not be activated until you have submitted your tuition deposit.
If you have any questions about the process, contact Computer Services by email or by phone at (773) 244-5540.
2. Apply for Financial Aid
Domestic students who want to be considered for the Presidential or Diversity Scholarship (separate application required) or need-based financial aid (grants) must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The FAFSA is also required to be eligible for federal Stafford Loans. North Park’s school code is 001735.
International students should submit the North Park Financial Aid Form either via email or post if they wish to be considered for these scholarships or grants. International students must also submit an affidavit of financial resources as a required part of the application for admission.
All qualified students are automatically awarded the merit-based Nyvall or Lund Scholarships (and a FAFSA or Financial Aid Form is not required for these awards).
3. Pay Your Tuition Deposit
Your tuition deposit confirms that you have accepted our offer of admission and plan to attend North Park Theological Seminary. Your offer of admission is for a specific start term (though you may petition to defer your start term to a later one). Failure to matriculate without a deferral will result in the cancellation of the offer of admission and of any financial aid or scholarship awards from North Park.
Submitting your deposit is simple: mail a check for $200 (with your name clearly identified) to the Office of Seminary Admission, 3225 West Foster Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625.
Tuition deposits are due by June 15 (for fall enrollment) and December 15 (for spring enrollment). If you were accepted to the Seminary after June 1 (for fall enrollment) or December 1 (for spring), you will have four weeks to accept the admission offer.
You will not be able to register for classes, apply for campus housing, or access your Vikings email account until you have paid your tuition deposit.
4. Apply for Campus Housing (if applicable)
Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with consideration given for family size and the age of children. To apply for campus housing, you must submit both your housing application and a $50 nonrefundable housing application fee. When a housing assignment is made, you will have the option of accepting or declining the assignment at that time by making an additional deposit of $250. Your housing deposit is treated as a damage deposit, returned to you when you leave Seminary housing less any damage assessed to your account.
If you plan to live on campus, please follow these specific steps to apply for campus housing. You can only apply for campus housing after you have made your tuition deposit. If you have questions, please contact Seminary Housing by email or by phone at (773) 244-4898.
5. Register for Classes
New students are registered by the Office of Seminary Academic Services, based on your course preferences.
To create your preferred schedule, refer to the curriculum for your specific degree program and to the spring semester's course schedule. Send your preferences for the first term by email to Seminary Academic Services (SAS) with the following information:
- Name
- Student ID number
- Course titles and section numbers (e.g., MNST 0500-01)
We strongly recommend you follow the suggested course sequence for your degree program. All of these can be found on the Academic Programs page, and are designed to help you complete your program in the most efficient and effective timeline. If you have advising questions, contact Seminary Academic Services by email or by phone at (773) 244-6217.
6. Submit Your Medical Info
Students registered for six or more credits are required to carry health insurance. The Seminary automatically enrolls you in North Park's Student Health Insurance Program and bills you accordingly (approximately $1280) unless you opt for another insurance plan.
If you carry your own health plan, you must provide proof of insurance to the University. When we receive verification of personal insurance, the automatic charge for institutional insurance will be removed from your bill. Submit either waiver information or plan enrollment materials online.
With questions, contact Seminary Student Services by email or by phone at (773) 244-6219.
7. Get Ready for Orientation
Orientation for new on-campus students starting in Spring 2012 will take place January 14, 2012.
If you're an international student living on campus, your orientation begins earlier, January 11-13, concluding with Seminary orientation on January 14.
We look forward to officially welcoming you as a new student soon. Blessings upon your journey!