Step 1: Register
Step 2: Upload Required Documents
1. ACPE Application
Download ACPE Application Form
Preferred Program/Site: The Center for Integral Spiritual Formation or CISF
Spiritual/Values-Based Orienting System: Your spiritual or philosophical worldview
Pronouns: While ACPE complies with the current administration’s DEI standards, this form has not yet been updated. You may enter "N/A."
This form must be signed by hand. Military digital signatures do not qualify. We suggest using the CamScanner app to scan your signed copy.
2. Fall 2026 Clinical Site Agreement
Download Site Agreement Form
You must complete 300 clinical hours between March 1, 2026 and August 30th, 2026.
Time may include drill weekends, travel, administrative work, phone availability, and any chaplain duties.
A preceptor is someone who oversees your work at the base—typically a chaplain, religious affairs specialist, or commanding officer.
If none are available, you may list an administrative contact and stay in close contact with CISF's program director.
Step 3: Upload Your Current Resume
Step 4: Consent Form
Use of Clinical Materials – Consent Form:
I understand that the ACPE Educator may use my written evaluation, their written evaluation of me, and other clinical materials for the purposes of certification, peer review, accreditation, or ACPE-approved research.
I understand that identifying information will be removed from written materials, but live or recorded observations may still include my likeness.
I understand that these materials may be viewed by colleagues evaluating the educator’s development or the center’s compliance with ACPE standards, and may be retained indefinitely.
I understand I may revoke this consent in writing, but doing so will make me ineligible to complete the unit or receive credit. Materials created before revocation may still be used.
Step 5: Essay Questions
Step 6: Prior CPE Experience Question
Have you previously completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)?
If yes, please attach all previous self and educator evaluations. By signing below, you give permission for your previous CPE programs to release your evaluations as part of this application.