Applying to
One Spirit
Our Admissions team is here to support your journey, from applying, to navigating practical details, to discerning the path that calls you forward.
Applications Are Now Open!
One Spirit is currently accepting applications for the First Year of the Applied Interspirituality Program | Interspiritual Foundations for the 2026 - 2027 Year. Students who complete Interspiritual Foundations will be eligible for enrollment in the Second Year Pathways, including Interspiritual Seminary, Spiritual Direction and Companioning, Sacred Transitions Doula Training, and Interspiritual Leadership.
Below you will find information about the Program Requirements and Application Process.
Applied Interspirituality is the response to the crisis of Now that we have been waiting for.
Interspiritual Foundations
Requirements
& Key Info
Program Schedule
The next cohort for Interspiritual Foundations starts September 19, 2026.
The program runs through May 2027, meeting a full weekend per month, via Zoom, totaling 18 educational days.
Sept 19-20
Oct 10-11
Nov 14-15
Dec 12-13
Jan 9-10
Feb 6-7
March 13-14
April 10-11
May 16-17
In-person Intensive May 25-28*
*Tentative
Note: There are no exams as part of this program. Interspiritual Foundations goes beyond the academic and uses an inventive Kaleidoscope Model of teaching.
Program Requirements
Students in the Applied Interspirituality Program - Year 1 Interspiritual Foundations are expected to meet the following course requirements:
Attendance for 9 course weekends live via Zoom from September to May from 9:30am - 5pm
(Recordings will be available in case of illness, emergency, or other pre-approved conflicts.)Use of online technologies, including Email, Zoom, Google Drive, Google Docs or Microsoft Word, and the One Spirit Classroom and Community Portals (Hylo and NeonOne)
Monthly homework, which will include reading assignments and written reflections typed into a downloaded document and uploaded to Google Drive
Monthly visits, either in-person or online, to spiritual communities or practice with a spiritual tradition
20 hours of community service
Participation in monthly integration group meetings and meetings with your Dean
Participation in a 4-day In-Person Intensive experience in Stony Point, NY, at the end of May / Beginning of June
Financial commitment of $5,900 in annual Tuition
Optional participation in Spiritual Companioning or Graduate Mentorship
Please Note: One Spirit is dedicated to providing accommodations and support to ensure that all students can fully participate in the program, in alignment with our deep commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and equitable learning. If you need support meeting these program requirements, please let us know in your application.
Annual Tuition: $5,900
Payment plans are available. Scholarship availability will be determined by August 2026.
Application Fee: $50
Deducted from Tuition if accepted and enrolled.
Application Starts:
March 30, 2026
Application deadline:
June 30, 2026
The Application Process
Applying to One Spirit is both a practical step and a reflective one. We invite you to share who you are, what has shaped you, and what is calling you forward.
The application invites you to share:
Personal reflections or written responses
Your background and experience
Your C.V.
Your spiritual path and sense of calling
We encourage you to move through the process with honesty, care, and reflection.
What to Expect
Submit your application along with the $50 application fee.
PLEASE NOTE: You do NOT need a PayPal account in order to pay. If you prefer to pay via card, click “Check Out as Guest,” and you will be taken to a portal to enter your card information.
Application Review
After you click "Submit", our Admissions Team will automatically review your application on the date and time you have selected in your booking.
Schedule Your Interview
After the Application is submitted and reviewed, the Admissions Team will send you a link to schedule an interview via Zoom. Interviews are a space for you to ask any remaining questions and connect more deeply with the program.
Admissions Decision and Acceptance Call
Following your interview, we will invite admitted students to participate in an Acceptance Call, where we welcome you and walk through next steps.
Enrollment and Tuition Agreement
Once you have participated in your Acceptance call, you will be connected with the Bursar to complete your Tuition Payment Agreement (TPA) and other enrollment paperwork.
Begin Your Journey
After all the enrollment paperwork has been completed, you will be given access to the One Spirit Student Portals for Interspiritual Foundations 2026 - 2027!
We are here to help you every step of the way! If you have any trouble, please email help@1spirit.org.