Purpose

This agreement outlines the Fast Track admission process for undergraduate students at Stonehill College and Loyola University Maryland’s Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.). Through the Fast Track admission opportunity undergraduate students may apply to the master’s program through a shortened application process. Students are encouraged to apply for Fast Track admission to the Master of Theological Studies program at the start of their final academic year at Stonehill College. 

Eligibility

Fast Track admission to the Loyola Master of Theological Studies program requires the following:

  • Current enrollment as an undergraduate student at Stonehill College
  • An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher at the time of application
  • Satisfactory completion of remaining undergraduate degree coursework, maintaining the minimum GPA requirements noted above 

Benefits

Benefits for those accepted for Fast Track admission include:

  • 15% tuition discount (Fall 2023 start term and beyond)
  • Application fee waived
  • Résumé waived 
  • 1 letter of recommendation waived (two letters would typically be required)
  • A writing sample emphasizing the student’s theological interests and research is optional

Application Requirements

Required Application Materials for Fast Track admission:

  1. Completed online application (applicants must select the Fast Track option when applying)
  2. Essay describing how the graduate program aligns with personal or career goals
  3. Undergraduate transcript(s) demonstrating a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
  4. 1 academic letter of recommendation

Upon acceptance into the MTS program, a nonrefundable deposit may be required to secure enrollment. This deposit will be applied toward the first semester of tuition. 

Contact 

Stonehill College

Craig Kelley, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Academic Operations
Stonehill College
320 Washington Street
Easton, MA 02357
(T) 508-565-1513