For New Students
Welcome to the Meadville Lombard Learning Community!
Congratulations on being admitted to Meadville Lombard Theological School. We are so glad you chose to join our community. This page outlines key information for you to know as an incoming student. There is a lot of information contained on this page. Please do not hesitate to reach out to any member of the Student Affairs Team if you have any questions or concerns as you review the information below!
And once again, welcome to Meadville Lombard Theological School!
The Student Affairs Staff:
Pamela Lightsey, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Elena Jimenez, Registrar
Manny Dotel, Director of Enrollment Management and Student Services
Jon Coffee, Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Student Services
Contextual Ministry
Julie Taylor, Senior Director of Contextual Ministry, Affiliated Faculty
For All Students
Calendars and Course Offerings
- The academic calendar page contains the full list of academic events and deadlines
- The course offerings page contains a full list of course offerings and the dates of Intensives for each course
The Student Handbook
You should familiarize yourself with the student handbook, which contains Meadville Lombard's policies and procedures. If you have any questions about a policy or procedure at Meadville Lombard, the answer can usually be found in the student handbook. Below is a shortlist* of some policies and procedures of interest to new students.
- Advising: Section 2.5
- Communication: Section 2.4
- Financial Aid Policies: Section 4
- Core curriculum requirements for degrees: Section 3.3
- Accessibility/Disability and Accommodations Policy: Section 3.4.17
*Please note: This information is from the 2018/2019 Student Handbook.
Technology Requirements
Technology is essential to the learning environment at Meadville Lombard. To help you determine what technology you need to own/be familiar with, a list of technology requirements is available. It is also in Section 2.9 of the student handbook.
Student Platforms: Meadville Mail and Populi
Students who have completed their admissions acceptance form and paid their matriculation fee will be assigned accounts to Meadville Mail and Populi.
- Meadville Mail is your student email address that will serve as the official and primary mode of communication between you as a student and Meadville Lombard. Make sure to check your Meadville email regularly—at least once or twice per week—and be in touch right as well if you have any difficulty accessing your email.
- Populi is the online student portal where you can review your student account, register for classes, make a payment, see your transcript, access your class discussion boards, submit a paper, connect with faculty, update your contact information, etc.
Student Advisory Council (SAC)
The Student Advisory Council is a group of Meadville Lombard students elected yearly by their peers to represents the interests of currently enrolled students. SAC is run by students, for students, and is dedicated to helping every student have the best possible learning experience at Meadville Lombard. To learn more, go to the Student Organizations page.
Perks of Being a Student at Meadville Lombard
As a student of Meadville Lombard, you get access to many services and discounts. Take advantage of these perks that will make your time at Meadville Lombard easier.
For Master of Divinity (MDiv) Students
- Familiarize yourself with the Master of Divinity degree program page
- Core Curriculum Requirements for the MDiv program can be found in the Student Handbook and in the Academic Catalog
- For those seeking Unitarian Universalist ordination, familiarize yourself with the credentialing process
For Master of Arts in Leadership Studies (MALS) Students
- Familiarize yourself with the Master of Arts in Leadership Studies degree program page
- Core Curriculum Requirements for the MALS program can be found in the Student Handbook and the Academic Catalog
For Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) Students
- Familiarize yourself with the Master of Arts in Religion degree program page
- Core Curriculum Requirements for the MAR program can be found in the Student Handbook and the Academic Catalog
