Franciscan School of Theology

What does Franciscan School of Theology offer in terms of athletics?

FST is not presented as a varsity-athletics college, and its graduate theology programs should not be confused with the University of San Diego's athletic teams. Attending classes on the same campus does not make a student eligible for university varsity sports.

Recreation or fitness access is a different matter from varsity participation and depends on the facilities agreement and current student privileges. Interested applicants should check the specific recreation facility's eligibility and fees before counting on access to intramurals, fitness equipment, or classes.

What student groups and Associations are available at Franciscan School of Theology?

Student involvement at FST is more closely tied to theological study, worship, and service than to the large club system typical of an undergraduate university. Its campus location does not mean every University of San Diego student organization admits FST students on the same terms.

Applicants who want a particular kind of involvement - such as a graduate theology group, a service initiative, or an interfaith activity - should ask for the current FST student-activities information and check membership rules with the organization itself. That distinction is especially important when an activity is university-sponsored rather than an FST student association.

Who studies at Franciscan School of Theology?

Franciscan School of Theology serves graduate-level students, including adults studying theology or preparing for ministry. Its 2024-25 age counts depict a notably adult student population: 57 of the 89 students represented in those counts were age 40 or older.

The same figures show 29 students ages 25-39 and three ages 20-24. These are age counts, not a measure of students' occupations, religious commitments, or reasons for enrolling. The school reported no first-time or transfer-in degree-seeking undergraduates, so conventional freshman-profile statistics are a poor guide to who studies there.

How does student life look like at Franciscan School of Theology?

Everyday student life at FST is shaped by graduate seminars, theological discussion, and the school's Franciscan religious identity. Students may encounter a mix of academic study, formation, and community activities rather than the residential, undergraduate-centered calendar found at a larger university.

Because FST is located on the University of San Diego campus but remains a separate institution, access to particular university events, wellness services, and gathering spaces should be checked individually. Students balancing study with employment, ministry, or family responsibilities may also want to examine class times and the amount of required in-person participation before enrolling.

What libraries are available to students at Franciscan School of Theology?

FST students should confirm the library access attached to their enrollment at the University of San Diego campus, including borrowing rights and remote access to research databases. The school's 2024-25 institutional count listed no libraries on its own campus; that count alone does not describe every library resource a student may be permitted to use through a campus arrangement.

Theology students may need specialized books, journals, biblical studies resources, and research assistance. Before committing to a program, a student who relies heavily on library research can ask which collections are available in person, whether electronic resources work off campus, and how to obtain materials not held locally. Information about library facilities from FST's earlier locations should not be assumed to apply in San Diego.