Those applicants seeking admission to the seminary program must furnish:
- A completed and signed Seminary Division application form;
- Psychological evaluation by a psychologist experienced in testing candidates for the seminary. The testing center, or professional, must be approved by the school;
- One page account (as called for by the application) describing the candidate’s life, the candidate’s process of discernment of his priestly vocation and commitment to celibacy;
- Three letters of recommendation;
- Letters of evaluation from the rector of each seminary previously attended;
- Letters of evaluation from any diocese or religious community with which the candidate was or is associated;
- Official certificates of candidate’s baptism and confirmation prepared within six months of the date of application, and a copy of the candidate’s parents’ marriage certificate;
- Medical certificate of good health, stating the candidate is able to undertake studies for the priesthood and is free from contagious diseases (this must be prepared by a licensed physician within six months prior to application); HIV and drug testing required;
- Academic transcripts of all post-secondary education, proof of the highest degree earned, and all standardized test results available (G.R.E. Institution code 3429). All must be official and issued directly to Holy Apostles Seminary;
- Criminal background check
- Non-refundable application fee.
All information may be obtained from, or sent to:
Holy Apostles College and Seminary
℅ Director of Seminary Admissions
Prospect Hill Road Cromwell, CT 06416-2005