# Frequently Asked Questions Sort & Filters close ## Filters FAQ expand\_more - Admissions and Aid: Admissions Process (9) - Housing at HDS: HLS (14) - Admissions and Aid: DivEx Program Eligibility (4) - Admissions and Aid: Application Requirements (14) - Admissions and Aid: DivEx Program (7) - Admissions and Aid: Financial Aid (10) - Admissions and Aid: General Questions (8) - Admissions and Aid: TOEFL/IELTS and GRE Requirements (6) - Alumni Frequently Asked Questions (7) - Community Care Team (10) Search Within Results Search Within Results search ## 89 results Show filters filter\_alt Sort by NewestOldestAlphabetical A-ZAlphabetical Z-A sort ## 89 results ### Am I eligible to participate in DivEx if I am currently pursuing or already have a graduate-level degree? expand\_more DivEx is intended to provide participants with exposure to graduate-level education. As a result, if you are currently pursuing, or have already obtained a graduate-level degree, you would be ineligible for this program. ### Am I required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS Score? expand\_more Applicants must submit official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores when: - Their native language is not English or; - When their baccalaureate is not from an institution where English is the sole language of instruction. If you have any questions regarding this requirement, please contact the Office of Admissions at . ### Are meal plans required? expand\_more A meal plan is not required, but students should consider the [GradPlus meal plan](https://www.dining.harvard.edu/graduate-professional-dining/meal-plans). ### Are there other housing options available at Harvard? expand\_more Yes, [Harvard University Housing (HUH)](https://www.huhousing.harvard.edu/housing-services/other-housing-options#other-harvard-housing) offers information and resources on other housing options throughout Cambridge, Somerville, Boston, and the surrounding areas. Most apartments operate on a fixed-term lease at market rate rents and include all utilities. Unlike on-campus housing, spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, and siblings are allowed to live in HUH apartments. HUH may also be available for faculty and staff. ### Are these rooms ADA accessible? expand\_more These HLS dormitories are not ADA accessible. If you require certain housing accommodations due to a disability or medical related issue, we encourage you to notify as soon as possible to discuss your housing needs. ### Can I add any information or documents once the application is closed? Can I retrieve documents I used in my application for reference or for future applications? expand\_more No. Please double-check all documents you include with your application before submitting it. Once an application is submitted, no further changes can be made. Additionally, we cannot return submitted documents for re-use in a future application or for personal review. ### Can I apply as a part-time student? expand\_more All HDS degree programs are intended to be completed by students on a full-time schedule. Should an incoming student find themselves in extraordinary extenuating circumstances, they may petition to complete their program on a part-time basis. For more detailed information, please consult page 47 of the [HDS Handbook for Students](/academics/registrar/handbook-for-students). ### Can I apply as an international student? expand\_more International students who will be traveling within the contiguous United States are eligible to apply. ### Can I go over the word limit for the Personal Statement? expand\_more While going slightly over the limit by a few words is acceptable, we do ask that you adhere as closely as possible to the 500-750 word limit for your Personal Statement. ### Can I submit additional application materials, such as a fourth letter of recommendation? expand\_more We strongly discourage you from submitting extraneous materials beyond our requirements, as they will not be included in your application nor reviewed by the Admissions Committee. ### Can I transfer credits from another university? expand\_more Harvard Divinity School does not accept transfer credits. However, after satisfactory completion of at least one full semester of coursework at HDS, students in the MDiv program may be considered for advanced standing for work completed at another institution prior to enrollment at HDS. Guidelines and information about obtaining advanced standing are provided in the [HDS Handbook for Students](/academics/registrar/handbook-for-students). ### Can I use the library? expand\_more Alumni have access to a growing number of electronic resources and can request a borrowing card for the Harvard libraries. Find out more at the [Use Harvard Library as an Alum](https://library.harvard.edu/how-to/use-harvard-library-alum) web page. - Previous page chevron\_left - [1](?page=0 "Current page") - [2](?page=1 "Go to page 2") - [3](?page=2 "Go to page 3") - [ Last page 8 ](?page=7 "Go to last page") - [ Next page chevron\_right ](?page=1 "Go to next page")