2. A minimum grade point average of 3.00 for the total graduate degree, with no more than six hours of grade “C+” or lower included (credits earned with a grade of “D+” or lower will not be applicable to the degree). 3. Formal application for graduation. Students who expect to complete all degree requirements must apply for graduation. Students are expected to apply for graduation during the semester prior to their anticipated finish of coursework (see deadlines in Academic Calendar). The graduation fee must accompany the application. To participate in commencement ceremonies, all requirements must be completed no later than the last full week before graduation. Please note that commencement ceremonies are only held in May, although degrees are awarded at the end of each semester. Removal of Grade Deficiencies If a student receives a grade of “F” in a course required for graduation, he or she must repeat that course. A student may also repeat such a course if a “C” or a “D” was received. After any course is repeated, the grade for the earlier course will be replaced by the grade of “R.” Only the second grade and its respective grade points will be used in the overall grade point calculation shown on the official transcript. Scheduled Examinations Students are expected to complete an examination at the scheduled time. A fee of $25 will be assessed students who take an examination late. If an examination is missed without prior arrangement, in addition to the late fee, the examination score may be reduced. Transfer Credit Policy Corban University School of Ministry may accept credits from regional and national accrediting institutions approved by CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation). Exceptions to this policy will be made on a case-by-case basis. The following rules govern the transfer of credit: 1. A student must be accepted by the university before the registrar will consider requests for course credits to be transferred. 2. No more than 50% of the total credit hours required in a program may be transferred from another institution. The final 20 semester hours must be taken in residence at the School of Ministry. 3. Courses must be completed with a minimum of a B- (2.7) grade. Acceptable credits earned in another institution are recorded on the student’s permanent academic record, but only work completed at the University will be included in the student’s Corban grade point average. 4. The decision to approve transfer of credits will be based on similarity of course content, final judgment being made by a comparison of course syllabi. 5. Course work from non-accredited institutions will be considered on a case by case basis. 6. Transfer credit will not be granted for coursework that has previously been applied toward the awarding of a degree by another institution. If courses applied toward an earlier degree duplicates courses prescribed in the curriculum, the usual procedure is to substitute elective courses to avoid duplication. 7. A student who is enrolled at the School of Ministry may take courses elsewhere and have those credits transferred to the University. This will require approval by the Registrar before the course is taken. In such cases, the Registrar will consult with the Dean, but the registrar will make the decision on whether or not the credits may be transferred.
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