Your Path Through TEEM at LSTC

Your TEEM journey begins with your submitted TEEM application and required documents which include:

• Your Entrance Decision Letter from your synod

• Your Bishop Support Letter
• Your ELCA Acceptance Letter
• Seminary transcripts (if applicable)

On your application, you’ll answer whether you have taken seminary courses before and upload relevant transcripts. This information helps us tailor your experience.

Once submitted, your application and documents will be reviewed.

• No prior seminary coursework? You’ll be admitted immediately.
• Prior coursework? Transcripts will be reviewed before granting admission.

Required documents also include your financial aid request form.

Once an admissions decision has been made, a financial evaluation will occur.

We know that affordability is an important consideration, and LSTC is here to help. Our Financial Aid and Student Accounts teams are here to support you in making TEEM as affordable and accessible as possible.

Early conversations are the best conversations!
Please reach out at your earliest convenience to the financial aid office at  financialaid@lstc.edu.

With your synod, you will complete the ELCA Candidate Plan, which will confirm:

• Your TEEM curriculum
• When and where you will complete CPE
• Your internship start date

This plan serves as the roadmap for your formation journey.

Questions about how to start your plan? Email our TEEM Director Deacon Marji Shannon, at mshannon@lstc.edu

Throughout your TEEM journey, you’ll need access to several LSTC platforms to support your coursework, communication, and records management.

Here’s what you can expect:

Student Email Account
Once admitted, you’ll receive an official LSTC student email address. All official communications—including course announcements, billing information, and community updates—will be sent to this email.

Learning Management System (LMS)
You’ll complete your asynchronous coursework through LSTC’s online learning portal. Login details and instructions will be sent to your student email prior to your first course.

Student Portal (Registration and Records)
The student portal is your hub for:

• Course registration and schedules
• Transcript requests
• Viewing and paying tuition invoices
• Updating your contact information

Technical Support
If you encounter any challenges with logging in, accessing courses, or using your student account, the LSTC IT Help Desk is ready to assist. Support is available by email, phone, and remote help sessions.

To access IT Support resources please contact support@lstc.edu