0. All prospective students are required to make application through their churches in good time for their application to be received by STM before 31 October of the year. Self-financed or independent students may apply directly to the seminary.
   
   
0. Application forms may be obtained from the Registrar. Basic information concerning your church, occupation, work experience, age, academic qualifications and proposed program of study should be in writing.
   
   
0. The decision as to whether a particular student meets the requirements of his or her sending church belongs to the sponsoring denomination which sends him/her to the seminary. The ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the basic requirements of the seminary lies with the seminary.
   
   
0. Interviews with prospective students are normally held in September and November each year to enable the faculty members to meet the candidates and to ensure that entrance requirements have been fully met. An orientation course for all new students is held in the week before the first semester of the academic year.
   
   
0. Those contemplating to undertake studies as private students must arrange for an interview with the Academic Dean at an early stage. Even in cases where a student may intend to be financially self-supporting, the seminary requires that the student be in good standing with his or her own church. Single students are normally required to be residents and are to comply with the seminary rules like other students.
   
   

As of 1993, all new students are required to first complete the programme for which they enrolled initially. After that they must go out into the field for at least one year before being considered for upgrading to a higher programme. To qualify for upgrading, candidates must maintain a satisfactory level of performance in their academic programme, and should possess a GPA of 3.0 and above. If the requirements are met, the following upgrading will be allowed:

0. Diploma of Christian Ministry graduates may be allowed to enrol for the 75 credit hours/5 semesters of study for the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) programme to graduate with BTh. This is approximately two and a half years of study in-campus.
   
   
0. Diploma of Theology graduates may be allowed to enrol for the 45 credit hours/3 semesters of study for the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) programme to graduate with BTh. This is approximately one and a half years of study in-campus.
   
   
0. Graduate Diploma of Christian Studies graduates may be allowed to enrol for the 30 credit hours/ 2 semesters of study for the Master of Christian Studies (MCS) programme to graduate with MCS. This is approximately one year of study in-campus.
   
   
0. Graduate Diploma of Christian Studies (GradDipCS) graduates may also be allowed to enrol for the 60 credit hours/ 4 semesters of study for the Master of Divinity (MDiv) programme to graduate with MDiv. This is approximately two years of study in-campus. However, the students must convey their intention of pursuing the MDiv programme to the Academic Office prior to the commencing of the GradDipCS programme, the students will then be advised to select the courses which are parallel to the core curriculum for the first year of MDiv programme.
   
   
0. Master of Christian Studies (MCS) graduates may also be allowed to enrol for the 30 credit hours/ 2 semesters of study for the Master of Divinity (MDiv) programme to graduate with MDiv. This is approximately one year of study in-campus. However, the students must convey their intention of pursuing the MDiv to the Academic Office. The students will then be advised to select the courses, which are parallel to the core curriculum for the MDiv programme.
   
   

Full time students are expected to complete their respective academic program as prescribed. Unless a candidate is granted special exemption by the faculty, the following will be the maximum period allowed for completion of each program:

• Two-year Diploma of Christian Ministry : 4 years
  
  
• Four-year Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Divinity : 6 years
  
  
• Three-year Master of Divinity : 5 years
  
  

To qualify for a diploma or degree from STM, the student must complete at least half the required credit hours from STM. Under the TEE Department, the maximum credit hours allowed for transfer from other seminaries is 40%.

Some courses offered at the campus are open to church workers and members to attend either for audit or for examination. Occasionally, classes are offered in the evenings in conjunction with the TEE (Theological Education by Extension) Department. From time to time short study courses are also offered to meet the needs of the church. In particular cases, provision may be made for school leavers waiting for their examination results to attend day classes on a casual basis. Those outside of Seremban area are encouraged to enrol in the TEE courses offered at various centres throughout the country. Further details, including information regarding fees, are available on application to the TEE Director. For campus based studies, daytime or evening, please contact the Registrar or the Academic Dean.