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Seminarian application

Prepare for your next step.

An application begins with discernment and a conversation. The Vocations Office can help you understand the process and which steps apply to your situation.

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Seminarians and priests gathered at Serra House of Formation
Before you begin

Make room for a conversation.

Bring your questions about prayer, parish life, formation and practical arrangements. You do not need to resolve every question before reaching out.

Before preparing an application, ask the office about current diocesan admission requirements and the documents it needs from you.

Use the existing application process.

Forms open on the office’s established portal and Jotform pages. Follow the instructions on each form and ask the office how to send transcripts and recommendations.

This list does not track submissions, save progress or send reference requests. Keep your own record of what you have completed.

Open application portal
Current application materials

The office’s 20-item checklist.

Use these existing destinations and consult the portal for its instructions. Item 20 is a transcript instruction rather than a downloadable form.

  1. 01

    Personal profile

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open form : Personal profile
  2. 02

    Autobiography essay instructions

    Read the instructions; the existing portal directs you to upload the essay through item 18.

    Open PDF : Autobiography essay instructions
  3. 03

    Report of medical history

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open form : Report of medical history
  4. 04

    Medical examination

    Follow the portal instructions to print the form and have your physician complete it.

    Open form : Medical examination
  5. 05

    Medical insurance information

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open form : Medical insurance information
  6. 06

    Emergency medical information

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open form : Emergency medical information
  7. 07

    Dental history

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open form : Dental history
  8. 08

    Ophthalmological evaluation

    Follow the portal instructions to print the form and have your eye-care professional complete it.

    Open form : Ophthalmological evaluation
  9. 09

    Vehicle insurance information

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open form : Vehicle insurance information
  10. 10

    Letter of financial debts

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open form : Letter of financial debts
  11. 11

    Financial agreement

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open form : Financial agreement
  12. 12

    Recommendation letter

    Follow the existing instructions for forwarding the recommendation form to the appropriate people. This page does not send it automatically.

    Open form : Recommendation letter
  13. 13

    Request for Live Scan service

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open PDF : Request for Live Scan service
  14. 14

    Safe Environment policy

    For reading, as instructed on the portal.

    Open PDF : Safe Environment policy
  15. 15

    California Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Law

    For reading, as instructed on the portal.

    Open PDF : California Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Law
  16. 16

    Harassment policy

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open form : Harassment policy
  17. 17

    Affidavit of compliance

    Open the existing form or document and follow its current instructions.

    Open form : Affidavit of compliance
  18. 18

    Document checklist and uploads

    The existing checklist is where the portal directs application document uploads.

    Open form : Document checklist and uploads
  19. 19

    CMG Connect instructions

    Follow the current instructions and the portal directions for item 18.

    Open PDF : CMG Connect instructions
  20. 20

    High school and/or college transcripts

    The existing portal asks for official transcripts as applicable. Ask the office how official transcripts should be sent.

    Ask the office
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Financial aid

Ask about your practical questions.

Ask the office and the seminary about the current arrangements for your path. The existing application portal also links to the federal FAFSA website.

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