Master of Divinity degree students are classified at the beginning of the fall semester as juniors, middlers, and seniors on the basis of having completed the following number of credits:
| Junior | 0-20.99 |
| Middler I | 21-40.99 |
| Middler II | 41-62.99 |
| Senior | 63+ |
Students who complete their Master of Arts programs in two years are classified as juniors the first year, or when they complete 1/2 of the required credits for their degree, and seniors the second year.
Special students are those who are not enrolled in a degree program. No more than 25% of the courses required for a degree may be taken while enrolled under special student status.