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Application Packages

Before you apply, check our program listings, make sure you’ve met all of Regis’s admission requirements, and get tips on completing your online application. Contact information provided in the admissions process will be retained and used by Regis College in accordance with its privacy policy.
  • Certificate Programs

    1.    Application Form

     

    Complete the Regis College Application Form (click to fill-in the form online).

    2.    Complete and submit the following forms to regis.admissions@utoronto.ca:

     

     

    • A one-page Statement of Interest. Please indicate your name on the top right hand corner of the page. In your Statement, please include your interest and what you seek from your theological studies.

     

    Note: A non-refundable application fee of $25 CAD is required. Once your application has been submitted, you will be receive a link to complete the payment online.

     

    3.    Arrange for official transcripts:

     

    • Contact the Registrar’s Offices of all post-secondary academic institutions you have attended and arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly from each institution in envelopes sealed and signed at the back to:

     

    Admissions Office, Regis College
    100 Wellesley Street W.
    Toronto, ON, M5S 2Z5

     

    Note: If your transcripts/documents are in a language other than English, you must also submit notarized English translations. Translations do not replace original documentation. Both the original documents and translations must be submitted.

    Exception: French is an official language of Canada and we therefore do not require English translations of transcripts in French.

     

    Received supporting documents become the property of Regis College and cannot be returned or forwarded.

     

    • If you are/have been a Regis College student, attach a copy of your academic history from ROSI/ACORN.

     

    Note: If you wish to expedite the processing of your application, you may initially e-mail us unofficial copies of your transcripts. These copies will be used for admissions purposes only; Regis College must still eventually receive official copies to complete the application process.

    4. Ask two (2) referees to complete the Reference Form

     

    Appropriate referees know you in an academic, church, volunteer service or professional setting. At least one referee should be able to comment on your academic abilities.

     

    Referees should send references directly to the Admissions Office at Regis College either by e-mail (as an attachment, to regis.admissions@utoronto.ca) from their official institutional e-mail addresses, or in envelopes sealed and signed at the back (see mailing address listed above).

     

    Reference letters received by Regis College are confidential and will not be shared with applicants, students, or alumni.

    5. Make an appointment to meet with the Basic Degrees Program Director (gerard.ryan@utoronto.ca).

     

    Special arrangements can be made to conduct alternative interviews (e.g. by telephone) for applicants from outside Toronto.

    6. For international applicants:

     

    Applicants whose first language is other than English or who have not previously completed a university degree in English must provide evidence of English language facility by taking the following test and achieving the stated minimum result:

     

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

    • Paper format: overall score of 580 and 5 in Test of Written English
    • Internet format: 93 overall and at least 22 in each of the speaking and writing sections
    • Please arrange for your TOEFL exam results to be sent to Institution Code 0982.

     

    Academic Preparation Level 60 (Advanced)

    (offered by the School of Continuing Studies at the U of T)

    • Required Score: B

     

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    • Required score 7.0

     

    We cannot accept test results that are older than two years at the time of application. If you already have a recent test result from within the last two years, please send a hard copy c/o Admissions Department, Regis College (see address above).

     

    Note:  Applicants who are not Canadian citizens must either provide proof that they already possess Landed Immigrant Status or a Canadian Study Permit, or must be prepared to seek a Canadian Study Permit as soon as notice of admission has been received from the College, and before registering for the first term.

    You will receive an acknowledgment via email when your application is received,
    indicating that an admission file has been opened for you.

     

    Your application will be assessed by the Basic Degree Committee
    of Regis College once all completed documents have been received.
    The Committee will inform you by mail of its decision as soon as it is able.
  • Basic Degrees

    • Master of Theological Studies
    • Master of Arts in Ministry and Spirituality
    • Master of Divinity
    Master of Theological Studies (MTS) Application Checklist

    1.

    Complete the Regis College Application Form (click to fill-in the form online).

    2.

    Complete and submit the following forms to regis.admissions@utoronto.ca:

    • MTS Self Evaluation Form
    • A one-page Statement of Interest. Please indicate your name on the top right hand corner of the page. In your Statement, please include your interest and what you seek from your theological studies.

    Note: A non-refundable application fee of $25 CAD is required. Once your application has been submitted, you will be receive a link to complete the payment online.

    3.

    Arrange for official transcripts:

     

    • Contact the Registrar’s Offices of all post-secondary academic institutions you have attended and arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly from each institution in envelopes sealed and signed at the back to:

     

    The Registrar, Regis College
    100 Wellesley Street W.
    Toronto, ON, M5S 2Z5

     

    Note: If your transcripts/documents are in a language other than English, you must also submit notarized English translations. Translations do not replace original documentation. Both the original documents and translations must be submitted.

    Exception: French is an official language of Canada and we therefore do not require English translations of transcripts in French.


    Received supporting documents become the property of Regis College and cannot be returned or forwarded.

     

    • If you are/have been a Regis College student, attach a copy of your academic history from ROSI/ACORN.

     

    Note: If you wish to expedite the processing of your application, you may initially e-mail us unofficial copies of your transcripts. These copies will be used for admissions purposes only; Regis College must still eventually receive official copies to complete the application process.

    4.

    Ask two (2) referees to complete the Reference Form

     

    Appropriate referees would know you in an academic, church, volunteer service or professional setting. At least one referee should be able to comment on your academic abilities.

     

    Referees should send references directly to the Admissions Office at Regis College either by e-mail (as an attachment) from their institutional e-mail addresses, or in envelopes sealed and signed at the back (see mailing address listed above).

     

    Reference letters received by Regis College are confidential and will not be shared with applicants, students, or alumni.

    5.

    Make an appointment to meet with the Basic Degrees Program Director (gerard.ryan@utoronto.ca). Special arrangements can be made to conduct alternative interviews (e.g. by telephone) for applicants from outside Toronto.

    6.

    For international applicants:

     

    Applicants whose first language is other than English or who have not previously completed a university degree in English must provide evidence of English language facility by taking the following test and achieving the stated minimum result:

     

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

    • Paper format: overall score of 580 and 5 in Test of Written English
    • Internet format: 93 overall and at least 22 in each of the speaking and writing sections
    • Please arrange for your TOEFL exam results to be sent to Institution Code 0982.

     

    Academic Preparation Level 60 (Advanced)

    (offered by the School of Continuing Studies at the U of T)

    • Required Score: B

     

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    • Required score 7.0

     

    We cannot accept test results that are older than two years at the time of application. If you already have a recent test result from within the last two years, please send a hard copy c/o Admissions Department, Regis College (see address above).

     

    Note:  Applicants who are not Canadian citizens must either provide proof that they already possess Landed Immigrant Status or a Canadian Study Permit, or must be prepared to seek a Canadian Study Permit as soon as notice of admission has been received from the College, and before registering for the first term.

     

    You will receive an acknowledgment via email when when your application is received, indicating that an admission file has been opened for you.

     

    Your application will be assessed by the Basic Degree Committee, Regis College once all complete documents have been received. The Committee will inform you by mail of its decision as soon as it is able.

    Master of Arts in Ministry and Spirituality (M.A. in M.S.) Application Checklist

    1.

    Complete the Regis College Application Form (click to fill-in the form online).

    2.

    Complete and submit the following forms to regis.admissions@utoronto.ca:

    • MA in MS Self Evaluation Form
    • A one-page Statement of Interest. Please indicate your name on the top right hand corner of the page. In your Statement, please include your interest and what you seek from your theological studies.

    Note: A non-refundable application fee of $25 CAD is required. Once your application has been submitted, you will be receive a link to complete the payment online.

    3.

    Arrange for official transcripts:

     

    • Contact the Registrar’s Offices of all post-secondary academic institutions you have attended and arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly from each institution in envelopes sealed and signed at the back to:

     

    The Registrar, Regis College
    100 Wellesley Street W.
    Toronto, ON, M5S 2Z5

     

    Note: If your transcripts/documents are in a language other than English, you must also submit notarized English translations. Translations do not replace original documentation. Both the original documents and translations must be submitted.

    Exception: French is an official language of Canada and we therefore do not require English translations of transcripts in French.


    Received supporting documents become the property of Regis College and cannot be returned or forwarded.

     

    • If you are/have been a Regis College student, attach a copy of your academic history from ROSI/ACORN.

     

    Note: If you wish to expedite the processing of your application, you may initially e-mail us unofficial copies of your transcripts. These copies will be used for admissions purposes only; Regis College must still eventually receive official copies to complete the application process.

    4.

    Ask two (2) referees to complete the Reference Form

     

    Appropriate referees would know you in an academic, church, volunteer service or professional setting. At least one referee should be able to comment on your academic abilities.

     

    Referees should send references directly to the Admissions Office at Regis College either by e-mail (as an attachment) from their institutional e-mail addresses, or in envelopes sealed and signed at the back (see mailing address listed above).

     

    Reference letters received by Regis College are confidential and will not be shared with applicants, students, or alumni.

    5.

    Make an appointment to meet with the MA in MS academic advisor, Professor Maureen Baldwin, CND (maureen.baldwin@utoronto.ca). Special arrangements can be made to conduct alternative interviews (e.g. by telephone) for applicants from outside Toronto.

    6.

    For international applicants:

    Applicants whose first language is other than English or who have not previously completed a university degree in English must provide evidence of English language facility by taking the following test and achieving the stated minimum result:

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

    • Paper format: overall score of 580 and 5 in Test of Written English
    • Internet format: 93 overall and at least 22 in each of the speaking and writing sections
    • Please arrange for your TOEFL exam results to be sent to Institution Code 0982.

    Academic Preparation Level 60 (Advanced)

    (offered by the School of Continuing Studies at the U of T)

    • Required Score: B

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    • Required score 7.0

    We cannot accept test results that are older than two years at the time of application. If you already have a recent test result from within the last two years, please send a hard copy c/o Admissions Department, Regis College (see address above).

    Note:  Applicants who are not Canadian citizens must either provide proof that they already possess Landed Immigrant Status or a Canadian Study Permit, or must be prepared to seek a Canadian Study Permit as soon as notice of admission has been received from the College, and before registering for the first term.

    You will receive an acknowledgment via email when when your application is received, indicating that an admission file has been opened for you.

     

    Your application will be assessed by the Basic Degree Committee, Regis College once all complete documents have been received. The Committee will inform you by mail of its decision as soon as it is able.

    Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Application Checklist

    1.

    Complete the Regis College Application Form (click to fill-in the form online).

    2.

    Complete and submit the following forms to regis.admissions@utoronto.ca:

    • M.Div Self Evaluation Form (click the icon to download)
    • A one-page Statement of Interest. Please indicate your name on the top right hand corner of the page. In your Statement, please include your interest and what you seek from your theological studies.

    Note: A non-refundable application fee of $25 CAD is required. Once your application has been submitted, you will be receive a link to complete the payment online.

    3.

    Arrange for official transcripts:

     

    • Contact the Registrar’s Offices of all post-secondary academic institutions you have attended and arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly from each institution in envelopes sealed and signed at the back to:

     

    The Registrar, Regis College
    100 Wellesley Street W.
    Toronto, ON, M5S 2Z5

     

    Note: If your transcripts/documents are in a language other than English, you must also submit notarized English translations. Translations do not replace original documentation. Both the original documents and translations must be submitted.

    Exception: French is an official language of Canada and we therefore do not require English translations of transcripts in French.


    Received supporting documents become the property of Regis College and cannot be returned or forwarded.

     

    • If you are/have been a Regis College student, attach a copy of your academic history from ROSI/ACORN.

     

    Note: If you wish to expedite the processing of your application, you may initially e-mail us unofficial copies of your transcripts. These copies will be used for admissions purposes only; Regis College must still eventually receive official copies to complete the application process.

    4.

    Ask three (3) referees to complete the Reference Form

     

    Appropriate referees would know you in an academic, church, volunteer service or professional setting. At least one referee should be able to comment on your academic abilities.

     

    Referees should send references directly to the Admissions Office at Regis College either by e-mail (as an attachment) from their institutional e-mail addresses, or in envelopes sealed and signed at the back (see mailing address listed above).

     

    Reference letters received by Regis College are confidential and will not be shared with applicants, students, or alumni.

    5.

    Make an appointment to meet with the Basic Degrees Program Director (gerard.ryan@utoronto.ca). Special arrangements can be made to conduct alternative interviews (e.g. by telephone) for applicants from outside Toronto.

    6.

    For international applicants:

     

    Applicants whose first language is other than English or who have not previously completed a university degree in English must provide evidence of English language facility by taking the following test and achieving the stated minimum result:

     

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

    • Paper format: overall score of 580 and 5 in Test of Written English
    • Internet format: 93 overall and at least 22 in each of the speaking and writing sections
    • Please arrange for your TOEFL exam results to be sent to Institution Code 0982.

     

    Academic Preparation Level 60 (Advanced)

    (offered by the School of Continuing Studies at the U of T)

    • Required Score: B

     

    International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

    • Required score 7.0

     

    We cannot accept test results that are older than two years at the time of application. If you already have a recent test result from within the last two years, please send a hard copy c/o Admissions Department, Regis College (see address above).

     

    Note:  Applicants who are not Canadian citizens must either provide proof that they already possess Landed Immigrant Status or a Canadian Study Permit, or must be prepared to seek a Canadian Study Permit as soon as notice of admission has been received from the College, and before registering for the first term.

     

    You will receive an acknowledgment via email when when your application is received, indicating that an admission file has been opened for you.

     

    Your application will be assessed by the Basic Degree Committee, Regis College once all complete documents have been received. The Committee will inform you by mail of its decision as soon as it is able.

  • Graduate Degrees

    The graduate degree programs are administered by the Toronto School of Theology (TST). More detailed information and links to the relevant section(s) of the TST website may be found below. These degrees are conferred jointly by the University of Toronto and Regis College. Students wishing to pursue any of these programs at Regis College must apply through TST and fulfill the admission and program requirements outlined in the appropriate graduate degree handbook.

     

    For further information and application forms, contact:

    The Director of the Graduate Centre of Theological Studies
    Toronto School of Theology
    47 Queen’s Park Cr. E.
    Toronto, ON M5S 2C3
    email: gcts.office@utoronto.ca

     

    Students who gain entrance into a graduate degree program via the TST application process may subsequently direct inquiries specifically related to Regis College to:

    Advanced Degrees Director

    jerry.skira@utoronto.ca

     

    Program Listing

    Master of Arts in Theological Studies (M.A.)

    Master of Theology (Th.M.)

    Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

    Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (Ph.D.)

     

    Toronto School of Theology – Quick Links

    How to Apply to Graduate Degree Programs

    Program Handbooks

     

     

     

     

     

  • Ecclesiastical Degrees

    • Bachelor of Sacred Theology
    • Licentiate in Sacred Theology
    • Doctor of Sacred Theology
    Bachelor of Sacred Theology (S.T.B.) Application Checklist

    1.

    Make an appointment to meet with the Director of Advanced Ecclesiastical Degrees (regis.graduatedirector@utoronto.ca). Special arrangements can be made to conduct alternative interviews (e.g. by telephone) for applicants from outside Toronto.

    2.

    Complete the Regis College Application Form (click to fill-in the form on-line).

    3.

    Mail the following to:

    The Registrar
    Regis College
    100 Wellesley Street W.
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2Z5

     

    • STB Self Evaluation Form  .
    • A one-page typewritten Statement of Interest. Please indicate your name on the top right hand corner of the page. In your Statement, please include your interests and what you seek from theological studies.
    • Non-refundable application fee of $25 (Canadian dollars) by cheque/money order/postal order payable to “Regis College”.

    4.

    Arrange for official transcripts:

     

    Contact the Registrar’s Offices of all post-secondary academic institutions you have attended and arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly from each institution in envelopes sealed and signed at the back to The Registrar, Regis College, 100 Wellesley Street W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2Z5

     

    Note: If your transcripts/documents are in a language other than English, you must also submit notarized English translations. Translations do not replace original documentation. Both the original documents and translations must be submitted.

    Exception: French is an official language of Canada and we therefore do not require English translations of transcripts in French.

     

    If you are/have been a Regis College student, please attach a copy of your academic history from ROSI.

    5.

    Ask two (2) referees to complete the STB Reference Form  .

     

    Appropriate referees would know you in an academic, church, volunteer service or professional setting. At least one referee should be able to comment on your academic abilities. Referees should send the references directly to the Registrar at Regis College in envelopes sealed and signed at the back.

     

    Reference letters received by Regis College are confidential and will not be shared with applicants, students, or alumni.

    6.

    For international applicants:  Applicants whose first language is other than English must provide evidence of English language facility. Arrange for your TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam result to be sent to Institution Code 0982. If you already have a recent test result, please send a hardcopy to the Registrar, Regis College (see address above).

     

    Note: Applicants who are not Canadian citizens must either provide proof that they already possess Landed Immigrant Status or a Canadian Study Permit or must be prepared to seek a Canadian Study Permit as soon as notice of admission has been received from the College and before registering for the first term.

    You will receive an acknowledgment via email when when your application is received, indicating that an admission file has been opened for you.

     

    Your application will be assessed by the Ecclesiastical Degrees Committee, Regis College once all complete documents have been received. The Committee will inform you by mail of its decision as soon as it is able.

    Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.) Application Checklist

    1.

    Make an appointment to meet with the Director of Advanced Ecclesiastical Degrees (regis.graduatedirector@utoronto.ca). Special arrangements can be made to conduct alternative interviews (e.g. by telephone) for applicants from outside Toronto.

    2.

    Complete the Regis College Application Form (click to fill-in the form on-line).

    3.

    Mail the following to:

    The Registrar
    Regis College
    100 Wellesley Street W.
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2Z5

     

    • STL Application Supplementary Information Sheet  
    • A typewritten, brief Statement of Purpose. Please indicate your name on the top right hand corner of the page.
    • Non-refundable application fee of $25 (Canadian dollars) by cheque/money order/postal order payable to “Regis College”.

    4.

    Arrange for official transcripts:

     

    Contact the Registrar’s Offices of all post-secondary academic institutions you have attended and arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly from each institution in envelopes sealed and signed at the back to The Registrar, Regis College, 100 Wellesley Street W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2Z5.

     

    Note: If your transcripts/documents are in a language other than English, you must also submit notarized English translations. Translations do not replace original documentation. Both the original documents and translations must be submitted.

    Exception: French is an official language of Canada and we therefore do not require English translations of transcripts in French.

     

    If you are/have been a Regis College student, please attach a copy of your academic history from ROSI.

     

    Proof of STB equivalency including comprehensive exam and oral defense (this needs to be submitted if it is not included in the official transcript).

    5.

    Ask two (2) referees for Letters of Recommendation.
    Referees should send the references directly to the Registrar at Regis College in envelopes sealed and signed at the back.

     

    Reference letters received by Regis College are confidential and will not be shared with applicants, students, or alumni.

    6.

    For international applicants:  Applicants whose first language is other than English must provide evidence of English language facility. Arrange for your TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam result to be sent to Institution Code 0982. If you already have a recent test result, please send a hardcopy to the Registrar, Regis College (see address above).

     

    Note: Applicants who are not Canadian citizens must either provide proof that they already possess Landed Immigrant Status or a Canadian Study Permit or must be prepared to seek a Canadian Study Permit as soon as notice of admission has been received from the College and before registering for the first term.

    You will receive an acknowledgment via email when when your application is received, indicating that an admission file has been opened for you.

     

    Your application will be assessed by the Ecclesiastical Degrees Committee, Regis College once all complete documents have been received. The Committee will inform you by mail of its decision as soon as it is able.

    Doctor of Sacred Theology (STD) Application Checklist

    1.

    Make an appointment to meet with the Director of Advanced Ecclesiastical Degrees (regis.graduatedirector@utoronto.ca). Special arrangements can be made to conduct alternative interviews (e.g. by telephone) for applicants from outside Toronto.

    2.

    Complete the Regis College Application Form (click to fill-in the form on-line).

    3.

    Mail the following to:

    The Registrar
    Regis College
    100 Wellesley Street W.
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2Z5

     

    • STD Application Supplementary Information Sheet  
    • A typewritten, brief Statement of Purpose. Please indicate your name on the top right hand corner of the page.
    • Non-refundable application fee of $25 (Canadian dollars) by cheque/money order/postal order payable to “Regis College”.

    4.

    Arrange for official transcripts:

     

    Contact the Registrar’s Offices of all post-secondary academic institutions you have attended and arrange for your official transcripts to be sent directly from each institution in envelopes sealed and signed at the back to The Registrar, Regis College, 100 Wellesley Street W., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 2Z5

     

    Note: If your transcripts/documents are in a language other than English, you must also submit notarized English translations. Translations do not replace original documentation. Both the original documents and translations must be submitted.

    Exception: French is an official language of Canada and we therefore do not require English translations of transcripts in French.

     

    If you are/have been a student at any TST Colleges, please attach a copy of your academic history from ROSI.

    5.

    Ask three (3) referees for Letters of Recommendation.

     

    Referees should send the references directly to the Registrar at Regis College in envelopes sealed and signed at the back.

     

    Reference letters received by Regis College are confidential and will not be shared with applicants, students, or alumni.

    6.

    For international applicants:  Applicants whose first language is other than English must provide evidence of English language facility. Arrange for your TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam result to be sent to Institution Code 0982. If you already have a recent test result, please send a hardcopy to the Registrar, Regis College (see address above).

     

    Note: Applicants who are not Canadian citizens must either provide proof that they already possess Landed Immigrant Status or a Canadian Study Permit or must be prepared to seek a Canadian Study Permit as soon as notice of admission has been received from the College and before registering for the first term.

    You will receive an acknowledgment via email when when your application is received, indicating that an admission file has been opened for you.

     

    Your application will be assessed by the Ecclesiastical Degrees Committee, Regis College once all complete documents have been received. The Committee will inform you by mail of its decision as soon as it is able.

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