Admissions

We invite you to explore our schools and contact our Admissions team to begin a conversation—we’re here to help you find the program that is the best fit and to guide you throughout the entire process.

List College is open to students 16 years of age or older who have completed high school and demonstrated academic excellence. Applicants to JTS’s graduate-level programs must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, submit transcripts from all postsecondary studies, and present evidence of the ability to pursue studies on the graduate level. Applicants to doctoral programs are strongly encouraged to have earned a master’s degree in a related discipline.

Schools

List College

Learn more about applying to List College’s undergraduate program and earning a dual degree with either Columbia University or Barnard College.

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William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education

Learn more about applying to The William Davidson School’s master’s and doctoral programs for Jewish educators.

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The Rabbinical School

Learn more about applying to The Rabbinical School and training to become a rabbi. We also offer a semester-long Low Residency Mekhinah program for those interested in extra preparation before pursuing a Rabbinical School education.

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Gershon Kekst Graduate School

Learn more about applying to the Gershon Kekst Graduate School’s master’s and doctoral programs in Jewish Studies.

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H. L. Miller Cantorial School

Learn more about becoming a hazzan at H. L. Miller Cantorial School and about the College of Jewish Music master’s program.

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Spiritual Care and Counseling 

The Master’s in Spiritual Care and Counseling at The Jewish Theological Seminary provides students with both theoretical academic knowledge and practical experiential learning in the field of spiritual care and counseling.

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Campus Security

In furtherance of its efforts to provide a safe and secure learning and work environment, and pursuant to the federal law known as the Clery Act, JTS makes available its Annual Security Report here. Requests for a paper copy may be sent to facilities@jtsa.edu. JTS’s Clery Act statistics are filed annually with the U.S. Department of Education and may be accessed on its website at http://ope.ed.gov/security.