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Palmer is committed to be an enduring presence in the lives of our graduates—continuing to form whole persons to share the whole gospel with the whole world. Palmer is a theological educational institution; however, it is first and foremost a ministry. Palmer’s missional identity mandates the continued creation of sacred space and of opportunities to serve its graduates and friends.
Palmer is excited to launch the Center for Alumni Care and Seminary Engagement--CARES, made possible by the generosity of our alumni community and the support of a Lilly Endowment Grant. Connect with an Alumni Chaplain to hear more!
Audit Classes
All alumni are eligible to audit 2 tuition-free courses per year!
Other Resources for Palmer Alumni
Alumni Data Verification
Did You Receive a Postcard or Email Asking to Verify Your Data?
Connect with your Fellow Palmer Alumni
Staying connected with each other, with Palmer, and with Eastern helps grow our community and makes us stronger! Update your contact information and share your news with us. Updating your information will also make sure that you receive the Palmer Alumni Newsletter and other news from Eastern.
Graduates may view current news and connect with fellow alumni by following the Palmer Seminary Facebook page and the Palmer Seminary LinkedIn account.
Center for Alumni Care and Seminary Engagement- CARES
CARES’ mission is one of care, of connection, and of engagement. Palmer desires to continue its role—fostering spiritual, relational, theological, and practical personal and ministry growth—beyond graduation and is committed to engaging the wider community in relationship and resources. Learn more about CARES.
Audit Classes
All alumni are eligible to audit 2 tuition-free courses per year. Alumni have the opportunity for continuing education and for sharing space with current seminarians; it is a mutually formative and connectional experience.
Learn more about auditing classes, and the Spring 2025 offerings.
*Each tuition-free 3-credit course incurs a $60 registration fee. Inquiries and registration requests, please contact the Registrar’s Office, registrar@eastern.edu, and refer to the course number as listed on the course schedule.
Alumni Degree Discount
Alumni Discount: Learn more about the Alumni discount.
Order Transcripts
Palmer alumni can request a transcript by visiting the Transcript Request Page.
Alumni Library Resources
Library privileges for alumni include the ability to borrow up to 10 books and to search on several databases. A special access code is required for the ATLA for Alumni Database. Learn more by visiting the Library Circulation Webpage. Please contact the library reference desk for the Palmer Alumni username/password.