Policies
These policies are set to ensure a clear understanding of the expectations of the students enrolled in the program.
Student Status
- All students enrolled in the program will get a student log in information to the e-learning system
- Active Student: currently participating in course curriculum
- Dropped student: dropped from the active students list after missing more than one on-site semester without approval; may reapply to the seminary program again; all previous courses not completed will need to be retaken
Onsite Semester
- Each student is allowed to miss one onsite semester during the duration of the program provided that he/she: receives permission from Student Affairs and pays the semester registration fee
- If more than one approved on-site semester is missed, the student will have to wait for the courses to be offered again in 4 years.
Taking Exams
- Students will receive a reminder of exam dates
- If a student can not take an exam, he/she must notify Student Affairs immediately.
Grades
- Passing grade is D or above
- If a student has question regarding a grade, he/she should contact the instructor
- Failed courses, two options to rectify grade: contact instructor to see if extra credit such as a research paper can be given to improve grade, or retake course when offered again
Graduation
- Two types: Bachelor degree and Audit certificate
- Students must pass all courses to receive a Bachelor degree
- Graduation ceremonies will be held in the Fall semester provided there are enough students to be graduated
Graduation Ceremony
- Eligibility: complete all onsite sessions by the Fall semester (Bachelor degree & audit certificate); complete all courses with a passing grade (Bachelor degree)
- If these are not met, the student will have to wait for the next graduation ceremony