The Occasional Student status allows students to pursue seminary courses without having to enroll in a degree program.  Applying and registering as an occasional student may be beneficial for an individual who wishes to explore seminary education with the possible intention of pursuing a degree.  Otherwise, students who wish to do continuing education for credit purposes may choose this status.

Occasional students may take up to 9 units (3 courses), after which time they must apply for admittance to a program, if they wish to continue with seminary studies (unless they are using the courses for credit at another institution with a Letter of Permission).