Forms, Policies, and Important Information

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• Forms

  Click on the form you need. Some forms may be completed using your computer. When completed, print the form and secure the necessary signatures, if applicable. Submit the completed and signed forms to the Registrar, Teresa Benneian, for processing.
  

  Forms indicated with an asterisks (*) have a deadline. See the current Student Handbook.

  • Add a Course* File

    Fee: $25
    Signatures Required: Adviser

  • Alternate Grading* File

    Signatures Required: Student

  • Alternative Cross Cultural Request Form File
  • Audit a Course (current student)* File

    Signatures Required: Professor, Adviser

  • Change Biographical Information File

    Signatures Required: Student

  • Change Master's Degree Request File

    Fee: $25
    Signatures Required: Student, Adviser, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, Dean

  •  CVR Forms - see "Degree Program Resources"
  • Defer Payment of Tuition Request File

    Fee: $50
    Signatures Required: Student, Business Office

  • Denominational Endorsement File

    Signatures Required: Student, Denominational Official

  • Directed Study Request File

    Fee: $100
    Signatures Required: Student, Professor, Adviser, Dean

  • Drop a Course* File

    Fee: $25
    Signatures Required: Adviser

  • Extension of Course Work* File

    Fee: $25
    Signatures Required: Professor, Adviser

  • External or Online Study Request Form File

    Signatures Required: Adviser, Dean

  • FERPA Non-Disclosure Request File

    Signatures Required: Student

  •  Field Education Forms - see "Degree Program Resources"
  • Graduation Progress Audit Request (M.Div.) File

    Signatures Required: Student

  • Health Benefit Declaration File

    Signatures Required: Student

  • Intention to Propose an Alternative Cross Cultural File

    Signatures required: Student, Adviser, Educational Specialist

  • Late Registration Form (continuing student) File

    Fee: $50
    Signatures Required: Student, Adviser

  • Leave of Absence Request File

    Signatures Required: Student, Dean

  •  MS Forms - see "Degree Program Resources"
  • Recommendation Release Form File

    Signatures Required: Student

  • Special Student Registration Form File

    Signatures Required: Student, Adviser

  • Spiritual Direction Grant Form File

    Signatures Required: Student

  • Transcript Request (one-time request) File

    Signatures Required: Student

  • Unclassified Student Registration Form File

    Signatures Required: Student, Adviser

  • Waive Requirement File

    Signatures Required: Adviser, Professor

  • Withdraw from Studies File

    Signatures Required: Student

  
• Student Handbooks

  Select the academic year that you enrolled. The information in the student handbook from your enrollment year applies for the duration of your time with us as a student.
  

  • 2021-2022 Student Handbook File
  • 2020-2021 Student Handbook File
  • 2019-2020 Student Handbook File
  • 2018-2019 Student Handbook File
  • 2017-2018 Student Handbook File
  • 2016-2017 Student Handbook File
  • 2015-2016 Student Handbook File
  • 2014-2015 Student Handbook File
  • 2013-2014 Student Handbook File
  • 2012-2013 Student Handbook File
  
• LTS Course Catalog

  • 2021-2022 Course Catalog File
  
• Calendar, Additional Policies, and General Information

  • 2021-2022 Academic Calendar File
  • Weather & Emergency Closing Info Page
  • Electronic Communications Policy File
  • Students' Rights Under FERPA Page
  • Student Services Contact List Page
  • 2019 Annual Security & Fire Safety Report File
  
• Tuition, Fees and Charges

  • 2021-2022 Tuition and Fee Schedule File
  
• Degree Program Resources

  • Master of Divinity

  • List of Required MDiv Courses File
  • Course Maps for MDiv Day and Weekend Tracks File
  • Field Education Information and Forms URL
  • Ministry Seminar (MS) Information Page
  • MS Formation Goals and Self-Assessment form File
  • Comprehensive Vocational Review (CVR) Information Page
  • CVR Preparation Guide File
  • Theological Reflections for CVR form File
  • CVR Report Form File
  • International Cross-Cultural Seminar Page
  • Partnership with St. Mary's Ecumenical Institute Page
  • Master of Arts in Ministry & Leadership

  • Course Maps for MAML Day and Weekend Tracks File
  • Theological Integration Form File
  • Research Proposal Form File
  • Master of Arts in Religion

  • Track Progress Toward Graduation File
  • Doctor of Ministry

  • DMin Overview File
  • DMin Important Dates File
  • On Campus Intensive Schedule File
  • Major Project Proposal, Consultation, and Project File
  • Guide to DMin Major Projects URL
  • DMin teach-out resources Folder
  
• Financial Aid

  Paying for a quality theological education may seem daunting. We are here to help guide you in identifying and managing financial resources to bring seminary within reach. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid at 717-290-8741.

  Students who are interested in need based scholarship or taking out Federal Student loans will need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

  
  

  • New LTS Federal student loan borrowers must also complete:
    

  • Entrance Counseling URL

    Click "Entrance and Exit Counseling." When the counseling has been completed, LTS will automatically receive a notification by email.
    

  • Master Promissory Note URL

    Click "Complete New MPN for Student Loans."
    

  • To request an in-school deferment of prior Stafford Loans, obtain an in-school deferment form from your loan servicer and submit it to the LTS Registrar. Please contact Teresa Benneian, Registrar and Financial Aid Counselor at 717-290-8748 if you have any questions with in-school deferment.
    
    

  
• Disability Services & Accommodations (ADA)

  

  We strive to provide an environment in which all students have equal access to educational opportunities and the campus community. The Seminary makes it possible for students with documented disabilities to use reasonable auxiliary aids and services to ensure effective participation, provided such auxiliary aids and services meet licensing and accrediting standards and do not change program purposes or impact necessary skills.

  Any request for accommodation or modifications is to be initiated by the student and must be supported by documentation that includes:

  • a recent diagnosis of the current impairment by a qualified, licensed professional; 
  • how major life activities and/or learning are impacted by the impairment;
  • results of any testing to be reported in a descriptive, explanatory manner to substantiate a request for academic adjustment;
  • documentation of history of prior accommodation or modifications, if any.

  Casual academic accommodations negotiated between individual professors and the student are not recognized under this policy. A request for academic accommodation that comes late in the semester has no bearing on academic performance prior to the request. Requests for accommodation must be made each semester, although documentation may be required only upon initial request. Costs for diagnosis and/or testing are the responsibility of the student. Lancaster Theological Seminary reserves the right to conduct its own independent evaluation if it so chooses.

  

  For more information contact:

  Beth Grimm, MEd, ES, Educational Specialist

  Phone: (717) 392-4063

  Mobile Phone: (717) 715-6924

  Email: bgrimm@lancasterseminary.edu

  Learn more about Beth Grimm

  
  

  
  

  • Seminary Policy Documents and Forms

  • Lancaster Seminary’s Disability Services Policy and Process for Requesting Accommodations File
  • Disability Services Overview File
  • How to Obtain Accommodations File
  • Disability Notification Form File
  • General Academic Accomodations File
  • Health Related Disability Guidelines File
  • Education Accommodation Plan (EAP) Form File
  • Procedures for Appeals Grievances File
  • External Resources

  • Guide from Accredited Schools Online URL
  • Disability Resources for College Students URL
  • Software, Assistive Technology, Equipment, and Tools URL
  
• Campus Life

  • Lancaster Resource Guide File
  • Parking on Campus Page
  • Housing Page
  • Maintenance Request Form File

    Complete this form and place it in Earl Bynum's mailbox in the Business Office.

  • Housing Change Request Form File
  • Fair Elections Network URL

    Resource for student voting guides

  • Campus Vote Project URL
  
• Annual Academic Prizes

  • Academic Prize Descriptions File
  • Submission form for the Richard B. Hull Memorial Scholarship File