ADMISSIONS

Kingdom College operates under an admission philosophy that welcomes students who have the aptitude for future academic success into an intentional Christian community. The Office of Admissions operates under standards and policies developed by the administration and faculty and consider a student for admission based on academic aptitude, preparedness, integrity, maturity, and motivation.

Kingdom College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in admission to or access to the programs within the College.

When to Apply

Application for admission should be made well in advance of the expected enrollment date. Applications may be submitted as early as the summer following completion of the junior year of high school. Applications for admission can be made until one month before the semester that the student will begin classes. *For Dual Enrollment admission deadlines, contact the Kingdom College Administrative Office.

How to Apply

Apply at the Kingdom College websitewww.kingdomcollege.net. Complete online application and pay the nonrefundable application fee: $25 for undergraduate students or $35 for graduate students. (Exceptions to the application refund policy will need to be considered in some circumstances for Veterans Benefit recipients.) Read and sign the Statement of Faith.
Request ACT, SAT, or CLT scores to be sent to the Registrar’s Office. Foreign students must submit a TOEFL score.
Submit all official high school and/or college transcripts directly to the Registrar’s Office.An official high school transcript is required for students with less than 12 hours of transferable academic credit, earning a 2.0 grade point average or higher.

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school. An unaccredited high school transcript will be reviewed if it meets the same standards as an accredited high school. An applicant who is not a high school graduate must provide official test results from the GED. A passing score must be reported.
A composite score of 18 or above on the ACT or 940 or above on the SAT and at least an academic 2.0 GPA.
One (1) character reference. This form may be downloaded, completed by each character reference, and submitted to the Registrar’s Office.
Background screen checks. Because each program of study contains some form of a clinical component, you may have a background check and/or drug screen at the discretion of Kingdom College. The student will be notified prior to this occurring, will be asked to sign a waiver, and will be responsible for the costs associated with the background check.

Freshman Entry

An official high school transcript is required for students with less than 12 hours of transferable academic credit, earning a 2.0 grade point average or higher. All transcripts from schools previously attended must be submitted. ACT score of 18 or higher and SAT score of 940 or higher is part of the standard admission requirements. A student who has completed at least 12 hours of transferable college coursework may be exempt from submitting SAT or ACT scores.

Home school students are encouraged to apply for review. A passing score on the GED must have been achieved for those students that have taken this exam.

Graduate Admission Requirements

Apply at the Kingdom College websitewww.kingdomcollege.net. Complete online application and pay the nonrefundable application fee: $35 for graduate students. Read and sign the Statement of Faith.
Submit official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. Standard admission will be considered for those students with a 2.25 GPA on the degree-granting baccalaureate transcript and those who have completed the MAT with a score of 370 or higher or the GRE with a combined verbal and quantitative score of 274. College of Education standards require a 2.75 grade point average, with no provisional entry based on the grade point average, or a Class B (Baccalaureate certificate). Provisional entry may be considered on exam scores for all Graduate students upon review of over-all credentials. Students with a cumulative graduating grade point average of 3.0 or higher do not have to submit exam scores and are not required to submit a letter of recommendation.
One (1) letter of recommendation from an advisor, colleague, supervisor, or member of community. We request that this letter not be from a family member without college approval.
Background screen checks. Because each program of study contains some form of a clinical component, you may have a background check and/or drug screen at the discretion of Kingdom College. The student will be notified prior to this occurring, will be asked to sign a waiver, and will be responsible for the costs associated with the background check.

Transfer Students

Undergraduate students who have completed 12 hours of academic transfer credit from an approved college/university with a 2.0 grade point average or higher will also be granted standard admission. A student who desires to transfer college credits from another college/university must submit an official, current transcript of all college coursework attempted. A student who has completed at least 12 hours of transferable college coursework may be exempt from submitting SAT or ACT scores.

Graduate transfer credit will be evaluated by the Chief Academic Officer of the college.

A minimum of twenty-five percent of the degree must be completed with Kingdom College at the undergraduate level. Per the STARS agreement in Alabama, no more than 60 hours may be transferred from a Community College toward a 120-hour baccalaureate degree. Thirty-three percent must be completed with Kingdom College for graduate degree programs.

Nontraditional Admission

Students aged 24 and older must meet the same requirements as traditionally admitted students, with the exception of admissions test scores. These students are not required to submit ACT, SAT, or CLT scores for admission to Kingdom College. This also applies to veterans of any age.

*Kingdom College reserves the right to make a decision for nontraditional admission on a case-by-case basis upon review of overall credentials. Provisional admission may be considered for any students initially submitting unofficial documents. Official documents must be received prior to the second semester of registration in order to clear provisional admission.

Returning Students

A student who withdraws from Kingdom College for more than one calendar year will be subject to the degree requirements in the Academic Course Catalog at the date of return, rather than the original date of enrollment in Kingdom College, if any changes have transpired. This student must reapply through the Office of Admissions and pay the designated application fee. The administration and faculty will exercise due diligence when catalog changes are made.

Transient Students

Students who would like to attend a course offered by Kingdom College and transfer that course back to their home institution may do so with official written authorization from that college or university. Students approved by another institution to attend Kingdom College are considered transient when the intent is to return to that college or university. An application for admission is required and a transcript may be requested from the home institution.

Early Acceptance

A student who demonstrates exceptional academic success may receive early acceptance to Kingdom College. This applies to a student who begins receiving college credit after the junior year of high school while still attending high school.

Dual Enrollment

Kingdom College allows cooperating high schools to allow students to receive both high school and college credit for certain courses that apply toward their coursework required for graduation. Each of these students must be in either grade 10, 11, or 12. The student must obtain a recommendation from the high school guidance counselor or principal. In addition, the student’s grade point average must be at least 2.5 unless the County or School System that the student is coming from states otherwise. Students must also meet all other Kingdom College undergraduate admission criteria, with the exception of high school graduation, before starting dual enrolled classes. Kingdom College follows the guidelines set by the Alabama State Department of Education related to dual enrollment.

The responsible administrator for assisting students with the Admissions Process is the Director of Enrollment and Student Services. If a student has any questions concerning how to enter Kingdom College, the Director will help the student through the process of being admitted as a student.

Transcript Requests

Mail: Director of Enrollment

Kingdom College

208 South Main Street
Headland, AL 36345

Email: pjhamm@kingdomcollege.net

Requests sent by email must be sent from the student’s Kingdom College email account or a signed letter of request must be attached. Please, include your name, date of birth, telephone number, current address, where the transcript should be sent (including address and phone number).

In person: 208 South Main Street, Headland, AL 36345
Awarded Degrees: If you need your transcripts to reflect an awarded degree, please make note of that on your request.
Final Grades: If you need your transcripts to reflect final grades from the current semester, please specify that when completing your request for your transcript.
Cost and Shipping: Official transcripts are $10 per official transcript via USPS regular mailing. Transcript requests are processed within 1-2 business days. (Requests made over the weekend will not be processed until the following week and holidays will affect the timeline for processing as well). Unofficial transcripts will be sent via CANVAS for current students. Otherwise, those may be sent the same method as official transcripts, at no cost, unless the transcript must be expedited.

ACCUPLACER Testing Administration

This testing situation allows students to be accurately placed in the appropriate math and English classes. The personnel responsible for this situation have been trained and certified in the administration of The ACCUPLACER Test. The Director of Enrollment and Student Services and The Human Resources Director are both able to administer this test.

Assistance for Students with Disabilities

Students requiring accommodations or modifications for a disability should inform the instructor at the close of the first class meeting or as soon as possible. The instructor will refer you to the Kingdom College disability officer to document your disability, determine eligibility for accommodations under the ADAAA/Section 504 and to request a Faculty Accommodation Form. Disability accommodations or status will not be indicated on academic transcripts. In order to receive accommodations in a class, students with sensory, learning, psychological, physical or medical disabilities must provide their instructor with a Faculty Accommodation Form to sign. Students must return the signed form to the Office of Student Services. A new form must be requested each semester. Students with a history of a disability perceived as having a disability or with a current disability who do not wish to use academic accommodations are also strongly encouraged to register with the Student Services and request a Faculty Accommodation Form each semester. For further information, please contact the Office of Student Services.

The Director of Enrollment and Student Services manages the process of assessing the needs for the student with disabilities.

Mental Health Counseling

The Director of Enrollment and Student Services will assist in the case that a student comes that is in need of mental health services, or if a professor has referred a student to The Director of Enrollment, that may need mental health assistance. If the student is in need of mental health services, the Director of Enrollment and Student Services will offer a list of local mental health service providers to the student.

Scholarships

The Director of Enrollment and Student Services and The Chief Academic Officer are the personnel involved in determining the process and granting of scholarships.

Administrative Services

The Director of Enrollment and Student Services will assist and participate in the Administrative Council for Kingdom College. This role allows the Director of Enrollment and Student Services to help in the decision making and assessment of The Enrollment and Student Services Office and its role in the overall working of Kingdom College and its future growth.

Assistance with Technology for Students

The Director of Enrollment and Student Services will assist students if any questions or concerns come up about technology at any of the teaching sites. If necessary, the contractors for IT may be called if the technology issue is one that requires expertise in the breakdown of the WIFI or internet.

STUDENT RIGHTS

ACADEMIC RIGHTS

It is the right and responsibility of each student to know and to be fully aware of the policies and procedures that exist at Kingdom College. These policies and procedures are expressed in the Kingdom College Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. The Students Rights are as follows:

The right to be respected by faculty, staff, and fellow classmates.
The right to have access to his/her professor or staff member if he/she has a question

about the academic process in the class or within Kingdom College.

The right to know the expectations of each course in which he/she participates.
The right to know how grades are ascertained in any course.
The right to appeal a grade.
The right to be advised in an appropriate manner and in a timely manner of the path of his/her program courses.

POLICY GOVERNING DISCRIMINATION

Kingdom College is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants as defined under federal and state law. Kingdom College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, mental or physical disability, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, age (age 40 or older), gender, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, marital or familial status, veteran or military status, membership in the Uniformed Services, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a religious educational institution, Kingdom College reserves the right to hire employees who share a commitment to the Christian faith. Unlawful employment discrimination and harassment by managers, supervisors, employees, vendors, clients, and contractors will not be tolerated. This Policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, benefits and training. It applies to all work-related settings and activities, whether inside or outside the workplace, and includes business trips and business-related social events. Employees who believe they have been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination or retaliation, or have questions about this policy or inquiries regarding a specific employment issue should contact the Human Resources Department. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal, as retaliatory behavior is prohibited. Kingdom College reserves the right to maintain its destiny as a Christian witness in higher education and asserts its right to employ and retain only those persons who subscribe to and support the intent, mission, and Statement of Faith as presented in the Employee and Faculty Handbook. The Director of Human Resources serves as the Equal Opportunity Officer and is responsible for the overall college implementation and coordination of the equal employment opportunity efforts. Any individual who believes she or he has been discriminated against on the basis covered under Kingdom College’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy may contact Human Resources. An investigation of all such claims and appropriate action will be taken.

Title IX and Section 504 Grievance Procedure

Any student who believes he/she may have a legitimate grievance regarding alleged Discrimination based on TitleIX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or any federal Civil rights law, may do one of two things. First, the student may go to the duly appointed institutional grievance officer, the Director of Enrollment and Student Services, or secondly, the student may file a grievance directly with the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Educational Opportunities Section, PHB Washington, D.C. 20530 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Civil Rights Division, 1425 NYAV, Washington, D.C. 20530.

If the student chooses to take the grievance to the institutional grievance officer, the institutional grievance officer will be responsible to launch an investigation of the alleged discrimination, in the following manner:

1)A written and signed statement of the grievance should be presented to the Director of Enrollment and Student Services by the student.

2)The Director will conduct an informal hearing session with the individuals involved, and issue a decision in writing within ten working days from the time of the informal hearing.

3)If the decision rendered by the Director is not satisfactory to the individuals involved, those individuals may present a written request for appeal to the Administrative Council. This council will meet for a formal hearing within ten working days of the written request for appeal. At the formal hearing, the grievant has the right to be represented by the person or persons of the grievant’s choice. All proceedings will be recorded and a written decision will be returned to the grievant within five working days. The decision rendered by the council is the final decision of the college.

CONFIDENTIALITY AND STUDENT RECORDS

FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) prohibits a school from disclosing personally identifiable information from students’ education records without the consent of the student, unless an exception to FERPA’s general consent rule applies.

Complaints regarding violations of FERPA (including unauthorized disclosures of student information) should be directed to the Registrar. The College will treat each complaint seriously and take prompt action to ensure the College complies with FERPA and mitigates the effect of any non-compliance.

The goal of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is to provide parents and students greater access to educational records. Parents and students also have greater control over those records.

A student who is either presently enrolled or who has ever been enrolled in Kingdom College has FERPA privileges. Students have the right to all educational records which apply to them within forty-five days of requesting access to this information. Students do not have access to other students’ information. Any requests which involve students other than the individual student requesting the information will be denied.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are “eligible students.”

Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student’s education records maintained by the school. Schools are not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.
Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct record which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record setting forth his or her view about the contested information.
Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student’s education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following conditions (34 CFR § 99.31):
School officials with legitimate educational interest;
Other schools to which a student is transferring;
Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a student;
Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
Accrediting organizations;
To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena;
Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and
State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, pursuant to specific State law.

Schools may disclose, without consent, “directory” information such as a student’s name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school.

For additional information, you may call 1-800-USA-LEARN (1-800-872-5327) (voice). Individuals who use TDD may use the Federal Relay Service.

Or you may contact at the following address:

Family Policy Compliance Office

U.S. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20202-8520”

STUDENT COMPLAINT GUIDELINES

The purpose of the option for student complaints is to provide consistency and fairness for the student. Any student who is charged with a values violation and any student that submits a complaint will be granted the following rights:

Any student, parent, faculty, staff, or guest may submit an oral or written report of the details regarding the complaint or violation.
This report is submitted to the Director of Enrollment and Student Services, who will set up a meeting.
The student will be notified in writing by the Director of Enrollment and Student Services for a meeting.
Any student who fails to attend this meeting will abide by the decision made at the meeting without any student input.
The student will receive written notification of the results of the meeting.
Any student may appeal the complaint or values violation meeting.
The result of the meeting may prevent a student from registering for future classes until the complaint is settled.

COMPLAINT POLICY FOR STUDENTS RECEIVING VA EDUCATION BENEFITS

For students receiving VA education benefits, any complaint against the school should be

routed through the VA GI Bill® Feedback System by going to the following link:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/Feedback.asp. The VA will then follow up through the

appropriate channels to investigate the complaint and resolve it satisfactorily.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about

education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site

at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

STUDENTS’ RIGHTS IN THE COMPLAINT PROCESS

Right to be informed of the process
Right to a meeting to plead the student’s case
Right to be informed of all evidentiary material gathered that ties the student to the complaint or values violation
Right of the student to give testimony, to decline to testify, and to request personal witnesses be present at the meeting to testify
Right to bring a personal witness such as a counselor, advisor, or friend to the meeting

ACADEMIC ADVISORS

When students enroll in Kingdom College, they are assigned an advisor. This person is an instructor who teaches classes in the student’s field of study. The role of an advisor is to assist students in appropriate course selection to provide general guidance in the student’s field of study. Program maps are used to help in this process. The student has the responsibility of pursuing academic advisement after enrollment. Even though the advisor provides guidance, it is the student’s sole responsibility to meet all requirements for graduation.

Example Program Map for Master of Science in Christian Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCCMHC)

The Course Program Map offers a picture of what your program will look like throughout your tenure at Kingdom College. This outline will be as close as possible to the classes that will be offered so that you can complete your course work in a timely manner. Circumstances may create a change in some courses, but your advisor and you will work together to be sure that the best course of action will be taken for the student’s benefit.

* Must be completed before all other coursework with minimum grade of “B”.

Student:
Course Number & Title	Sem./Yr.	Initials
Required (Ck Sem/Yr on Projected Course Cycle)
1. * COU 502—Professional Ethics & Legal Issues
2. * COU 506—Helping/Listening Skills
3. * COU 604—Theories of Counseling
4. * COU 606—Diagnosis & Treatment Planning
5. * COU 608—Orientation to the Professional Christian Counselor Identity
6. COU 503— Contemporary Social & Multi-Cultural Issues in Counseling
7. COU 504—Human Growth & Development
8. COU 600— Group Counseling
9. COU 611—Practicum (with Dept approval)
10. COU 510— Human Sexuality/Sex Therapy
11. COU 607— Integration of Counseling & Christianity
12. COU 609—Marriage and Family Counseling (Required before counseling couples/families in Practicum/Internship)
13. COU 612—Internship 1 (prereq: COU 611)
14. COU 601— Assessment & Testing
15. COU 605— Crisis & Trauma Counseling & Theodicy
16. COU 505—Career Counseling
17. COU 613—Internship 2 (prereq: COU 611,612)
18. COU 603— Soul Care
19. COU 602— Research
Electives (Ck Sem/Yr on Projected Course Cycle)
COU 500— Counseling Using Expressive Arts
COU 501— Intro to Art Therapy
COU 507— The Missionary Family – Adult
COU 508— The Missionary Family – Child
COU 509— Substance Abuse
COU 511— Advanced Study of Contemporary Issues in Counseling
COU 610— Family Systems
COU 614— Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
COU 616— Brief Approaches to Counseling
COU 615— Childhood Disorders and Therapies

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES

To intentionally read course syllabi and be accountable for each professor’s class

requirements.

To proactively manage and maintain the requirements for his/her degree/field of study.
To communicate any issue the student may have concerning course content.
To communicate any issue the student may have concerning faculty or staff or a fellow

student.

To proactively commit to completing all course work and completing the program to the

very best of his/her abilities.

To seek out advisement for all course choices within the program either through the

student’s professor or Department Chair.

Academic Integrity And Truthfulness

As a Christ-centered college community we apply biblical responsibilities for honesty to all forms of academic integrity. Plagiarism is forbidden; we expect truthfulness and fidelity to be expressed in every learning context (Luke 16:10; Ephesians 4:25).

Attendance

Class attendance is a necessary and an essential ingredient to success in any class at Kingdom College. After all, the classroom is where much of college learning takes place, and where professors often evaluate student progress. It is for this reason that regular and punctual attendance is expected. Multiple absences may result in a lowered grade that requires the class to be retaken. Repeated tardiness and failure to meet course deadlines, may in turn necessitate the need to repeat a class.

Unless otherwise specified by the professor/instructor, the following policy applies to attendance and punctuality:

Students are required to attend class. The professor/instructor will keep accurate records of attendance and tardiness. The professor will calculate the semester grade, including the penalty for absences. The professor’s grading scale will explain how absences figure into grade calculation, but attendance /participation will be a minimum ten percent of the overall grade.

The professor/instructor will excuse a limited number of absences due to justifiable emergency reasons and serious illness. College-sponsored events which take place during a student’s class will be considered excused as long as those have been approved in advance. Any Kingdom College employees who take students on events of any nature must submit a list of the participating students to the Director of Enrollment & Student Services at least one week prior to the event. Students who miss class due to their participation in these events must not be penalized and must be allowed to make up all missed work during their absence because of their participation in the event. The responsibility for taking the initiative to inquire about missed work and to follow through with making up the missed work lies with the student alone. A student who has missed class due to a serious medical condition, pregnancy, or childbirth should present a doctor’s signed medical excuse with the dates listed which affected that student’s attendance so that the same consideration above may be given. If a portion of that class’s grade is based on class participation, the professor should develop an alternate assignment which can assess the student in lieu of class participation that is unable to occur during the student’s absence.

Specific examples of excused absences include the following:

Illness or hospitalization accompanied by a doctor’s excuse
Death of an immediate family member (spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child)
Hospitalization of an immediate family member
Official school business
Weddings or special events of family members that are approved in advance by the instructor
Extenuating circumstances approved by the Chief Academic Officer

Specific examples of unexcused absences include the following examples:

Schedule conflicts
Routine doctor appointments
Oversleeping
Interviews beyond 2 per academic year

All professors/instructors must keep up-to-date records of student absences and tardiness. A tardy occurs when a student is late up to ten minutes after the class period begins.

Being late beyond ten minutes results in a student penalty. The accumulation of three tardies results in one absence from class. A tardy student must be admitted to class.

Dress Code Standard

Clothing is to be something that represents Kingdom College in a way that is God honoring. Students are to wear clothing that is modest and reasonable. The following types of clothing violate the principles of modesty and are not to be worn on campus or when representing Kingdom College, unless otherwise specified:

Skirts, dresses, or shorts that fall above the fingertips when arms are held straight down
Leggings not covered by a long shirt or by shorts or a skirt over them
Clothing containing racial slurs, derogatory statements, alcohol or drug references, or profanity
Low-waisted or baggy bottoms that reveal part of a person’s buttocks or undergarments
Pajamas or pajama pants
Clothing that reveals the chest, cleavage, undergarments, or the abdominal area
Swimsuit attire

FINANCIAL RESOURCES

TUITION AND FEES

Kingdom College aims to offer an education to everyone who qualifies for admission, regardless of his or her financial readiness for college. It is for this reason that Kingdom College has sought to create affordability for its students. Kingdom College is primarily tuition funded. All expenses for each semester/term must be paid at the beginning of the semester. Any student with an outstanding balance at the end of a semester will be denied the opportunity to receive his/her grades, receive a transcript, or register for a future semester, unless arrangements are made with the Finance Office. Below is the breakdown of expenses per semester for students at Kingdom College.

“Students utilizing VA education benefits shall not be charged a penalty, including assessment of late fees, denial of access to classes, libraries, or other institutional facilities, or be required to borrow additional funds because of the individual’s inability to meet their financial obligations due to the delayed disbursement of a payment to be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs”.

Tuition: $275 per credit hour (Undergraduate)

$375 per credit hour (Master’s)

Fees: $50 Registration

$100 Facilities

$100 Technology

$100 General

$25 Undergraduate Admission Application Fee

$35 Graduate Admission Application Fee

*For most current tuition & fees for Dual Enrollment courses, contact the Kingdom College Administrative Office.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Kingdom College offers academic scholarships to students that express a need and document that in a letter. These scholarships are donor funded and have helped the larger percentage of our students to start and continue classes.

*Pre-Accreditation will be needed for Federal Student Aid approval. Financial need is primarily the means by which financial aid is offered at Kingdom College. The Chief Academic Officer is the Approving Official for Scholarships. Students are advised to check with the Director of Enrollment and Student Services for applications for scholarships and the procedure for receiving tuition assistance for employees, or any other resources that may become available.

TUITION ASSISTANCE

Kingdom College offers employee tuition assistance to full-time and part-time employees. Living Waters Counseling, Inc. offers two tuition assistance opportunities to Lay Counseling students each year.

KINGDOM COLLEGE TUITION EDUCATION ENDOWMENT

PURPOSE: Kingdom College Tuition Education Endowment Fund is established to assist students with limited or no funds to be able to attend Kingdom College and find their path in working in the fields of labor to which God has called them.

Tuition Endowment

Policies:

Student Information:

This is a loan- based formatted tuition assistance program.
This loan is non-interest bearing.
This loan is for tuition, fees, and books.
Students agree to maintain an average of a “C” every semester. If the average drops, the

ad hoc committee will be notified and appropriate counseling will ensue to determine if the award of the loan will continue and if so, under what circumstances.

Students will be awarded a non-interest-bearing loan for his/her education based on an

income/debt ratio review with personal circumstances taken into consideration.

The process is as follows:
Student makes application.
This application is given to The Education Endowment (TEE) committee.
The TEE committee interviews the individual student.
The TEE committee then decides and notifies the student.
If the student is awarded the loan, the appropriate documents of agreement will be signed by the student; the Financial Department will be notified; the appropriate monies will be transferred to the appropriate funding area.
The student agrees to pay an agreed upon amount monthly while in school; a payment of no less than $25.00 a month.
Upon graduation, the student will go through a review of his/her financial situation with the Tuition Education Endowment Committee to set up a fair repayment schedule. A review of debt/income and personal circumstances will be conducted to arrive at an agreed upon amount to continue paying off the loan. After graduation, the student agrees to a yearly review of his/her payment agreement.
The student agrees to report his/her grades to the TEE committee to ensure that the student has maintained a grade of a “C” or above on average per semester. This will be done via a Confidentiality Waiver.
The student will sign a re-new commitment agreement every semester with an annual renewal. The commitment agreement will be a part of the student’s registration process.
Students will be notified by email of their award.
The following monetary limits are in place for each degree/certification level:
Certification – Not to exceed $2,500 (tuition for one class per semester, fees, books)
Undergraduate – Not to exceed $5,475.00 (tuition for five classes per semester, fees, books; undergraduates must take a minimum of two classes per semesters)
Graduates – Not to exceed $6,925.00(tuition for two classes per semester, fees, books; a third class can be taken, but would need the Department Chair’s approval and the Ad Hoc Committee’s approval.)

The Tuition Education Endowment Committee Information:

The TEE Committee is comprised of 3 – 5 local stakeholders.
The committee members duties are as follows:
Review prospective applications from students
Award selected students that qualify based on the criteria of income/debt ratio

along with personal circumstances taken under consideration.

Solicit donors for the TEE fund.
The TEE committee will serve on a life-time basis unless the TEE member requests to step down or the Kingdom College Board of Directors deems a necessary change be made.

ACADEMIC PROCEDURES

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

To be considered as and to remain in good academic standing at Kingdom College, a student must meet the following minimum academic requirements:

*Bachelor’s Degree:

Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours.
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 at the undergraduate level.
*Master’s Degree: Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours.
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 at the graduate level.
Minimum undergraduate full-time status each semester is 12 semester hours
Maximum undergraduate hours per semester is 18 semester hours (Maximum hours with approval from Department Chair and Chief Academic Officer may be granted up to 21 hours with prior approval)
Minimum graduate full-time status each semester is 9 semester hours
Maximum graduate hours per semester is 15 semester hours (Maximum hours with approval from Department Chair and Chief Academic Officer may be granted up to 18 semester hours with prior approval)

A student with a semester grade point average lower than 2.0 will be placed on academic probation for the following semester. A student will be removed from academic probation by earning a 2.0 grade point average the following semester. Any student earning below a 2.0 grade point average the semester after being placed on academic probation will be allowed to only take fifty percent of the student’s previous semester course load the following semester. If the semester grade point average does not increase to a 2.0 on a fifty percent course load, the student will be placed on academic suspension for one semester. After serving one semester of academic suspension, the student may apply for readmission. A student may appeal academic suspension with the Director of Enrollment. Any student placed on academic suspension for a third time will be indefinitely suspended.

In addition, students on academic probation or suspension should check with the Director of Enrollment for academic criteria pertaining to scholarships, to tuition assistance, or to veterans benefits. Sometimes these monies are withdrawn or suspended for students on probation or suspension. Financial assistance, to include all sources (scholarships, loans, and veterans benefits) can be affected by a student’s academic standing.

No student on academic suspension may enroll in any Kingdom College courses, including online courses. No student may enroll in any practicum or internship classes without the written consent of the his or her advisor, dean, or chief academic officer. For more information on academic probation or suspension, contact the Director of Enrollment.

GRADING POLICY

Grading Scale

Letter grades are assigned for all courses, for which students have registered as follows:

A Excellent 90-100

B Good 80-89

C Average 70-79

D Poor 60-69

F Failure below 60

W Withdrawal

I Incomplete

P Non-Credit

AU Audit

At the undergraduate level, grades of A, B, and C are considered satisfactory. Students should be aware that many colleges and universities will not accept grades of “D” for transfer, and these courses should be repeated before attempting transfer. At the graduate level, grades of A and B are considered satisfactory. Grades of C or lower are below standard for graduate work, and normally will not be considered as transferable credits. Yet, up to two C’s may be considered when fulfilling degree requirements as long as the specific course doesn’t require a B or better (Research, Internship, Practicum, etc.).

A grade of “W” will be assigned to students who officially withdraw from the college or a particular course according to college policy. A grade of incomplete “I” will be assigned, at the discretion of the instructor, when all required work for a course is not completed by the end of the semester in which the course is taken. A grade of “I” must be cleared by the first day of final exams of the following semester. If the grade of “I” is not cleared, a grade of “F” will be assigned. It is the student’s responsibility to follow up with the College to ensure the grade of “I” has been appropriately changed.

Students may access their grade report and a variety of other student information items online. Official transcripts must be requested from the Registrar’s Office or online. No credit will be awarded for courses in which the student is not registered and for which all tuition and fees are not paid. All discrepancies in student schedules and registration must be resolved during the semester in which they occur or before the first day of class for the next term.

Credit Hour Policy

Purpose and Scope of the Policy

This policy defines the credit hour at Kingdom College in accordance with federal Program Integrity Regulations and requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The credit hour policy applies to all courses at all levels (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) that award academic credit regardless of the mode of delivery. Academic teams are responsible for ensuring that credit hours are awarded only for work that meets the requirements outlined in this policy.

Federal Definition of a Credit Hour

For purposes of the application of this policy and in accord with federal regulations, a credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally established equivalency that reasonable approximates

Not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester or trimester hour of credit, or ten to twelve weeks for one quarter hour of credit, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time, or
At least an equivalent amount of work as required outlined in item 1 above for other academic activities as established by the institution including laboratory work internships, practicum, studio work, and other academic work leading to the award of credit hours.

Kingdom College Credit Hour Policy

Kingdom College exceeds the Carnegie unit for contact time: 900 minutes of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of 1800 minutes of out‐of-class student work for each credit awarded. Kingdom College defines a class hour as 60 minutes. The expectation of contact time inside the classroom and student effort outside the classroom is the same in all formats of a course, whether it is fully online, a hybrid of face‐to face contact with some content delivered by electronic means, or one delivered in lecture or seminar format.

Guidelines for the Implementation of Kingdom College’s Credit Hour Policy

Traditionally‐delivered (face‐to‐face) courses on the 15‐week semester: A 3-hour course must have 2700 minutes of classroom instruction. Condensed courses: Classes meeting on an accelerated schedule will have the same number of instructional minutes (2700 for a 3-hour class) as those taught in the 15‐week semester. A faculty member who, with requisite approval by the dean’s office, wishes to move some of the required direct instructional time to a web‐based environment or to another out‐of-class experience for pedagogical reasons must clearly delineate in the syllabus the additional out‐of‐class experiences that will substitute for in‐class instruction. Such experiences must exceed assignments required for the fully face‐to‐face version of the course in order to count toward direct instructional time and must be required, structured, and faculty directed. Faculty are responsible for designing their courses to ensure the required number of direct instructional minutes each week, as well as the expected additional student preparatory work (two hours for each hour of direct instruction). Deans’ offices are responsible for reviewing and monitoring any proposed deviations from the regular face‐to face class schedule.

Hybrid or Online Courses: A course that is delivered partially or fully online must meet the same requirements of 900 minutes of direct instruction and 1800 minutes of student work per credit hour.

Faculty teaching online or hybrid courses must account for 45 hours (2700 minutes) of direct

instructional time for each 3-credit hour course. The syllabus must clearly delineate direct instructional activities, as well as any required synchronous activities required outside class session times indicated in the schedule. Courses carrying the same course number that are offered both face‐to‐face and hybrid/online must meet the same learning objectives, be organized around the same or comparable learning activities, and be assessed by similar, comparable assessments.

Activities that count toward direct instructional time include the following:

In‐class instruction
In‐class tests/quizzes
In‐class student presentations
Online lectures/instruction (synchronous or asynchronous)
Virtual synchronous class meetings
Case studies
Group Wiki projects
Video presentations
Journal/Blog writing
Chat rooms
Discussion boards
Field trips (including virtual)
Online tests/quizzes
Video conferencing
Virtual labs
Online content modules
Service learning
Group or team‐based activities
Podcasts

Independent Study Courses and Lab Work: Courses where students are working on independent projects, such as in thesis/dissertation hours and independent studies, will comply with the minimum of 180 minutes of student work per week over a 16-week semester or the equivalent amount of work distributed over a different period of time for each credit hour awarded. Laboratory work: One credit hour is assigned for 60 minutes or more of laboratory work per week throughout a 16‐week semester.

Internships, Clinical experiences, Student Teaching: Such experiential, field‐based courses require a minimum of 3 hours of student work per week over the 16‐week semester for each credit hour awarded. Student work includes clock hours at the field site and meetings with supervisors, as well as outside preparation and assignments. Programs may require more than the minimum 3 hours of student work per credit hour and may be guided by their specific accrediting bodies or applicable state regulations.

Quality Points

To evaluate the scholastic standing of students, the following quality points are assigned to grades:

A – 4 quality points per credit hour

B – 3 quality points per credit hour

C – 2 quality points per credit hour

D – 1 quality point per credit hour

F – 0 quality points per credit hour

Students’ scholastic standing or grade point average (GPA) is obtained by dividing their total number of quality points by the total number of semester hours for which the grades of A, B, C, D, or F are assigned, including physical education. Any course for which the student has previously registered may be repeated at the undergraduate level. When a course is repeated, only the first attempt will be left out of the calculation of the grade point average. All other attempts will be used to determine the final grade point average. This policy is not carried over to the Graduate level. All grades received in Graduate School are used to determine the final grade point average of a student at that academic level. A letter grade of D is not passing at the Graduate level and must be repeated in the case of required courses or electives. An elective course, in this situation, may be satisfied by taking a different course.

ACADEMIC HONORS

Kingdom College rewards academic excellence for undergraduate student diplomas with three levels of honors that appear on a student’s diploma and receive recognition at Commencement.

Cum laude is awarded to students with a 3.5 minimum cumulative GPA.
Magna cum laude is awarded to students with a 3.7 minimum cumulative GPA.
Summa cum laude is awarded to students with a 3.9 minimum cumulative GPA.

*In addition, special distinction awards will be given to students who maintain a cumulative 4.0 GPA.

GRADE APPEAL POLICY

A student grade appeal may be expected to occur on an occasional basis. The philosophy of the College is that such appeals be handled informally if possible. In the cases involving a miscalculation or error in documenting, a Grade Change Form may be completed by the instructor and returned to the Registrar prior to the mid-term of the semester following the one in which the grade was assigned. However, if it is not possible to resolve the matter informally, then a grade appeal must be received in writing in the office of the Registrar by the midterm of the semester/term following the date the grade is issued.

All academic concerns relative to a final grade, except academic dishonesty, are subject to the steps outlined below. Please note that issues of plagiarism must be handled via the Administrative Council. Also, all issues related to plagiarism must be resolved before a grade appeal request can be addressed.

The following procedure for appealing a grade must be followed in the order listed:

The student should first contact the instructor to request verification of the grade and how it was calculated.
If resolved satisfactorily, the matter will be considered closed. If the grade is changed by the instructor, the appropriate procedure for changing grades will be followed.
However, if the student does not reach a resolution with the instructor, the student should appeal to the Department Chair formally. The Department Chair will confer with the student and the faculty member, independently or jointly, in an attempt to reach closure. A copy of a grade appeal form must also be filed with the Director of Enrollment and Student Services.
If closure is not reached at this level, an Administrative Council will review the circumstances presented. The written appeal must state the name of the course, the reasons for the request, the dates involved, the name of the instructor who assigned the grade, and previous attempts at resolving the situation.
The Chief Academic Officer will forward copies of the student’s request letter along with the instructor’s and Department Chair’s grade appeal response form and any supporting documentation from the student and the instructor to the Administrative Council for a hearing. Members of the Administrative Council will sit as the investigative body. If the Council requests additional information for the hearing, the Chief Academic Officer will coordinate the collection of information. After the hearing, a final decision will be made. If the Council decides a grade change is appropriate, that will be requested by written notification to the Director of Enrollment and Student Services and the grade will be changed effective immediately. However, if the Committee decides that the grade will stand, the student will be notified in writing of that decision.
The decision of the Administrative Council is final and may not be appealed.

WITHDRAWAL POLICY

A student may withdraw from or drop an individual course until the published (See Kingdom College Academic Calendar) dates for fall, spring, or summer semester. After this period, students are expected to maintain their course loads. A student contemplating withdrawal from a course is strongly encouraged to contact his or her academic advisor before changing the schedule, as changes can result in delayed graduation. Also, plan for the impact dropping classes may have on insurance (health & auto), financial aid, scholarships, loans, and veterans assistance. Ask the Registrar/Financial Aid Officer about this. (Full-time status is 12 credit hours for undergraduate students, and 9 credit hours for graduate students.) A student may not withdraw from or drop individual courses in which penalty grades were assigned as a result of academic misconduct.

No permanent notation is made of a course that is dropped during the designated change of schedule period (drop/add). A course dropped after the designated end of the change of schedule period (drop/add) to the end of the published deadline to withdraw for each semester is indicated on the student’s permanent academic transcript with a grade of W.

Withdrawal for Active Military Duty

For purposes of this section, active military duty means: service, whether voluntary or involuntary, in the Armed Forces, including service by a member of the National Guard or Reserve, on active duty, active duty for training, or full-time National Guard duty under a call or order to active duty of more than thirty consecutive days.

A student who has been admitted to or who has been enrolled at Kingdom College may request a withdrawal to fulfill a U.S. military obligation. The student should notify the Office of the Registrar and provide documentation of his or her call to service, and submit notification whether or not he/she intends to return to the College. Graduate students should also provide documentation to the Registrar. Withdrawal is not contingent on the student’s notification of intent to return to the College. The intent to return is used as information for future communication with the student.

A student returning from active military duty may be readmitted per the readmission provisions in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (Section 484C of the HEA) and implementing regulations in 34 CFR. (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/subtitle-B/chapter-VI) A student can be promptly readmitted, providing he or she withdrew to fulfill a U.S. military obligation, was not dishonorably discharged from the uniformed services, and the cumulative length of his/her absence and of all previous absences from undergraduate studies due to military service did not exceed five years.

When a student is called to active military duty during an academic term, he or she may choose one of the following three options:

The student may request retroactive withdrawal to the beginning of the semester, with a full refund of tuition and fees.
If at least 75 percent of the term has been completed, the student may request that the faculty member assign a grade for the course based on the work completed. The final decision about grading is left to the faculty member.
If the faculty member assigns a grade of I, the student will have a minimum of two weeks after returning to campus to complete the course requirement. Additional time may be granted if alternative arrangements are made with the faculty member, and provided the alternative arrangement is in compliance with Alabama Code S3 31-12-3. (https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-31-military-affairs-and-civil-defense/al-code-sect-31-12-3.html) This requires individuals be restored to the educational status he or she had prior to military duty, without the loss of academic credits earned, scholarships or grants awarded, or tuition and other fees paid prior to the commencement of military duty.

Withdrawal for Spouses of Service Members Called to Active Duty

A student who is the spouse of a service member called to active duty qualifies for the same withdrawal options that apply to service members. The student should notify the Office of the Registrar and provide documentation of the call to service, and submit notification whether or not he/she intends to return to the College. Graduate students should also provide documentation to the Registrar. Withdrawal is not contingent on the student’s notification of intent to return to the College. The intent to return is used as information for future communication with the student.

Refunds for Withdrawal

A student who withdraws from Kingdom College through a formal application with the Registrar, or who withdraws without notice, will receive adjustments to the refund of expenses or in financial aid or veterans benefits reduction. The federal Title IV pro rata percentage will dictate the percentage of refund or reduction according to the amount of time spent in academic attendance if the student was the recipient of any form of financial aid, veterans benefits, or scholarships. The pro rata percentage determines the percentage adjustment at the time of withdrawal up through the completion of the 60 percent point in a class term. After the 60 percent point, a student has earned 100 percent of the financial aid and expenses incurred for a class term. The date that the student either formally or informally initiates the withdrawal process, in writing, or the last date of attendance, is considered to be the withdrawal date. If a date of intent to withdraw cannot be determined, the midpoint of a term will become the withdrawal date.

Refunds of unearned prepaid tuition, fees, and other charges shall be made in the following manner within thirty (30) days of termination. If cancellation occurs within the designated change of schedule period as posted on the Kingdom College Academic Calendar, all money paid by the prospective student shall be refunded. If a drop/withdrawal occurs after those published dates, but prior to midnight the very next Friday, 75% tuition only will be refunded for the hours dropped or withdrawn (this does not include fees, because fees are still due as originally charged). If drop/withdrawal occurs prior to midnight the next Friday, 50% tuition only will be refunded for hours dropped or withdrawn (this does not include fees, because fees are still due as originally charged). Finally, when drop/withdrawal happens prior to midnight the third Friday following the end of the designated change of schedule period, 25% tuition may be refunded for hours dropped or withdrawn (this does not include fees, because fees are still due as originally charged). Once books and supplies are issued and received by students, these become the property of students and refunds may be made only at the discretion of the book store. This refund policy complies with the Federal Department of Education Title IV requirements. (Kingdom College is not currently approved for Title IV benefits, but will use this method in preparation for that approval.)

Refunds for Involuntary Withdrawal or Dismissal

When a student is dismissed involuntarily for discipline reasons, he or she will receive a pro rata percentage reduction of financial aid or veterans benefits. Kingdom College will refund tuition charges at one half the financial aid pro rata percentage. (Kingdom College is not currently approved for Title IV benefits, but will use this method in preparation for that approval.)

Important Note

After the Last Day to Drop with a W, a student must petition the college office for approval to withdraw or drop for reasons beyond the student’s control. The presumption is that the student CANNOT withdraw without extenuating circumstances, which must be documented. Specifically, the student cannot drop/withdraw because he or she isn’t doing well in the class after the deadline. The College allows a sufficient amount of time to make this judgment call and to ask for guidance. This note also applies to any retroactive withdrawal or drop. Supporting documentation is required in the withdrawal appeal process. These documents can be submitted via email to the Registrar: pjhamm@kingdomcollege.net. Typically, these documents include: professor confirmation of the last day attended, death notices or obituaries, doctor’s notes, etc. The Withdrawal Appeal Form can be obtained by contacting the Registrar.

There are many variables in determining if a balance will be owed when a student withdraws from all courses for any reason. Tuition and fee liability is based on the withdrawal date, not the reason for the withdrawal. The College is required to calculate the unearned semester percentage, return the amount of any unearned aid and the resulting balance remaining must be paid to the College. The last date to withdraw each semester is published in the Kingdom College Academic Calendar.

FINAL EXAMINATIONS

Final examinations are an integral part of a student’s education at Kingdom College. These examinations will be given the final week of each semester’s academic calendar. Each student is expected to be present during this time and to abide by the instructor’s policy concerning final examinations. Any student who fails to comply will earn a zero on the exam.

Extenuating circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Any appeals by a student are to be made to the Chief Academic Officer no later than the date of the final examination for the class in question.

COMPUTER USAGE POLICY

Kingdom College’s computer usage policy is in essence about being a good and wise steward of technology. The following standards do address all areas of stewardship, but they do not provide some parameters that when followed, lead to wise stewardship of technology resources.

Kingdom College technology device and bandwidth usage should not be excessive so that it does not impede on the ability of others to access these resources. Limit personal game playing and social-media usage, especially during peak hours.
Respect standards of good taste by not accessing pornography or gambling on Kingdom College devices, while using Kingdom College networks, or while representing Kingdom College in any capacity.
Only Kingdom College students, faculty, staff, and specific guests are authorized to have access to computing, video and voice networks, and ID cards. No student is allowed to give an unauthorized user access to any technological resource of Kingdom College, or to use illegal software. This does not include all prohibited uses of technology. All federal, state, and local prohibitions regarding technology are also prohibited at Kingdom College.
All technology and network usage must comply with federal, state, and local law, along with Kingdom College policies. For example, students may not use technology to harass others, to plagiarize, to send email through false user names, to steal other student or staff passwords, to distribute copyrighted material illegally to others, to use shareware without registering Mass messages that need to be sent out on behalf of college business on the student’s part are to be considerate of others. The messages are to include the name and the title of the sender of the message. Mass messages only get sent out if they pertain to Kingdom College business and will be sent as blind copy.
As a matter of courtesy, as any reputable airline attendant would say, “Please make sure that all cell phones and other electronic devices are in the “off” position and properly stowed for the duration of our class period.” If it is necessary that you be accessible for emergency reasons, please make sure your cell phone is placed in the “vibrate only” mode and that you respond to your call outside of the classroom. As a matter of courtesy, if you think you may need to leave the room during the class period, please sit close to the exit to minimize disruption of fellow students.
You may bring your laptop or other technology to class and use it to take notes. However, if use of your laptop/technology become disruptive or if it impedes your ability to attend to subject matter (i.e., surfing the net, preparing assignments for this or other classes, etc.), you will be asked to shut down your program and leave your laptop/technology at home.
Kingdom College will pursue disciplinary actions and legal actions, if necessary, in response to violations of computer and technology usage.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Kingdom College maintains rights to intellectual property created at college expense. The College reserves rights of ownership of all intellectual property, including, but not limited to, curricular materials, books, Web pages, electronic publications and programs written or otherwise created by a student, instructor or staff member while using College materials or equipment and while working during time that is compensated by the College.

GRADUATION

Graduation from any degree program at Kingdom College is a significant milestone in a student’s life. Before graduation, it is essential to the student to know if he or she has met all of the requirements for graduation. It is the student’s responsibility to complete and submit an Application for Graduation one semester prior to the intended date of graduation. The student will submit this completed application, along with any required documentation and fee to the Director of Enrollment and Student Services. The student should meet regularly with the advisor and the advisor will either recommend or deny the student as eligible for graduation one semester prior to graduation. Any student recommended for graduation must complete all requirements for graduation or that student will not have a degree posted.

Commencement takes place at Kingdom College as needed in May, August, and December.

The commencement ceremony is a significant ritual in a graduate’s life. The importance with which commencement is given at Kingdom College is something a graduate will always remember. Just as a student prioritizes attending classes and other required expectations, the commencement ceremony is part of a student’s educational experience. A student is encouraged to attend his or her graduation.

Diplomas

Graduates of Kingdom College will be mailed their diplomas in a timely fashion following graduation if for some reason the diploma is not received at the ceremony.

All efforts will be made to notify students that are not eligible for participation in commencement if the degree requirements are not met. However, any student who has not met all requirements for graduation but has participated in commencement will not receive his or her diploma nor transcript until all requirements are met. Remember that it is the sole responsibility of the student to know the requirements for graduation and to meet all requirements for graduation. Any questions about the requirements are to be addressed with the student’s academic advisor well in advance of commencement.