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How to Apply to HDS

Thank you for your interest in applying to Harvard Divinity School!

If you applied online for the 2008-09 academic year, you may return to your online application to view your admission decision.

For information about applying for the 2009-10 academic year, please check back in September 2008. You may also find the following general information useful:

Harvard Divinity School does not have rolling admissions. HDS has a single annual admissions process for enrollment each fall, with a priority application deadline in January.
The following materials will be required as part of your application:
- Application form and fee
- Résumé or curriculum vitae
- Official transcripts
- 3-5 letters of recommendation with HDS Letter of Recommendation form attached
- Two essays
- Abstract of courses (required for ThD candidates only)
- GRE scores (required for ThD candidates only; optional for master's
  applicants)
- TOEFL scores (required for nonnative English speakers)
See our Frequently Asked Questions page for more about the application process.