Fall 2024 Orientation

Welcome to the MDiv Program! This page contains all of the information and resources for Orientation Weekend.

For a detailed schedule of Orientation Week, click here.

Orientation Resources

The links and files below will be useful for you as a new student. All resources for current MDiv students can be found on our Get Informed page.

Every month, the MDiv office sends out a newsletter to all of its students. The MDiv Update includes information about upcoming events, opportunities, and resources. It is a great way to stay informed and get a quick birds-eye view of what is going on every month.
View the most recent edition here.

Here is a sample 2024-25 checksheet so you can see your required MDiv classes and prerequisites.
If you need a tutorial on updating your checksheet, please refer to these video tutorials:
- 2021-22 and earlier bulletin years
- 2022-23 and later bulletin years

Andrews University Campus Map
Use this map to find departments and classroom locations in the Seminary building.

The Important Dates Calendar contains such information as Add/Drop date and other important Seminary events.
- Note: Future semester calendars can be viewed using the tabs at the bottom

Students registered for 8 or more credits are required to attend a certain number of chapel programs throughout the semester. These programs happen from 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM each Tuesday, with some additional opportunities for special programs as well. Please read the full policy in the document below.
Worship Attendance Policy

Plagiarism is a serious concern for the university. Students must take great care to cite sources in their academic writing. Please see the guides below to avoid this problem.
Solving the Problem of Plagiarism
Library Citation Guides

Microsoft Office
Seminary Students can get special rates for biblical languages software packages:
- Accordance/Logos

Find placement exam study guides for Greek and Hebrew, as well as other tips for academic excellence on this page.

We enthusiastically encourage spouses to study alongside their seminarian husband or wife since your ministry is a joint one. Spouses of full-time, on-campus seminarians can pursue a Masters here at the Seminary at a deeply discounted rate. Spouses who are interested will need to apply and be accepted to the seminary program of their choice.
Two popular degree options for spouses include the MA in Youth & Young Adult Ministry or the PhD in Discipleship Lifespan Education.

The Counseling and Testing Center for Andrews University is a great resource for students who are seeking mental health and wellness. Please take advantage of the care they provide!
View their brochure

Step 1: See what classes are available this semester and in upcoming semesters
- 2024-2025 Course Schedule
Step 2: Open your checksheet and/or Degree Works to know which of the available classes you need to take.
- Your checksheet has been shared with you when you login to Google Drive with your Andrews E-mail.
Step 3: Having consulted the course schedule and your checksheet, select the classes you’d like to take for the semester.
Step 4: Schedule an appointment with your advisor to go over your selections and hear their suggestions.
- First year students and those with 40 or less degree credits should meet with Keila.
- Students with more than 40 degree credits and students under academic probation should meet with Mona.
- Please follow this link to make an advising appointment with Mona or Keila.
Step 5: Finalize your selection and register.
- How to register tutorial

The NAD Evangelism Institute offers several courses to expand your knowledge in many areas of evangelism, including mission-shaped church planting or even evanglistic small groups. Check out the classes available this coming semester and upcoming semesters by following the link here.