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Academic Policies Graduation Requirements Upon satisfactory completion of the requirements for graduation, the student receives a Diploma of Ministerial Training. A student must satisfactorily complete all courses of study and outstation assignments for four terms.
Orientation Prior to the beginning of each term, Student Orientation will be scheduled. Attendance is mandatory. If a student is not able to attend Student Orientation, they should contact the Administrator to reschedule.
Audit, No Diploma If a student desires, he or she may elect to take courses under the audit status. Homework and participation in chapel is not mandatory and grades will not be given. The student will not receive a diploma and the transcript will reflect attendance only. If at any given time a student desires to change their audit status, they may make an appointment to meet with the Chancellor. The student will be notified of the status change and a revision of their financial statement will be given. In addition, assignments from previous courses must be completed and submitted within the agreed amount of time.
Withdrawal A student may withdraw from enrollment at Zion Ministerial Institute at any time. Those who wish to receive a refund from tuition, room and board must observe the official Withdrawal Procedures as follows: 1. Notify the Registrar of the desire to withdraw. A letter of intent must be furnished by the student to determine the date from which refunds are made. 2. The Registrar will then check the status of the student's Bookstore account, the dorm room, outstanding library books, and miscellaneous items. 3. Upon Registrar's approval, official withdrawal is granted. Refund Schedule Fees and Textbooks: All fees and textbook costs are not included in the refund. Tuition: Within 5 working days of the first day of the semester, 100% of tuition is refunded. Within 6 working days to 2 weeks after the first day of the semester, 70% of tuition is refunded. Two to four weeks after the first day of the semester, 50% of tuition is refunded. Four to eight weeks after the first day of the semester, no tuition is refunded. There are no refunds made after eight weeks. Room and Board: Refund for room and board will be refunded based on the date the student moves out of the dorm room.
Class Attendance Regular class attendance is expected of all students. When attendance is voluntary, it is with the understanding that students are responsible for all course material in each of their classes. Attendance is taken daily.
Chapel and Church Attendance Chapel services provide opportunity for worship, instruction and challenge. Students are required to preach and minister in song leading during chapel on a rotating schedule. Attendance is required.
Grading System Eight grades are given for passing work, with significance as follows: A+, A, A- Honor B+, B, B- Good C+, C, C- Average D+, D, D- Below Average Two grades are given for work below passing: I, Incomplete - for causes beyond the control of the student; F, Failure - no credit except by repeating the course in class. The failure remains on the permanent record even if repeated. If a student withdraws from a term or from enrollment, there are two grades given: WP Withdrew Passing - student withdrew from the course in good
standing A student should resolve any questions with the instructor or Registrar about grades as soon as possible after grades have been received.
Incompletes If a student is not able to complete a course, the student shall meet with the Administrator to request for an official incomplete for the course. At this time the student will be notified of procedures to follow to complete the course work.
Integrity of Scholarship A community of teachers and students recognizes the principles of truth and honesty as being absolutely essential. It is expected that these principles will be rigorously followed in all academic endeavors including the preparation of class reports and papers, and in taking examinations. This assumes that all work will be done without unauthorized aids by the person who purports to do the work. Cheating in any form may be sufficient grounds for suspension.
Academic Probation / Dismissal Students are expected to maintain a satisfactory academic status. Each student's status will be reviewed each term. If the student's grade point average is below 1.25, the student will be notified and put on academic probation. This action is not reported on the student's academic record. If the student remains on academic probation for two consecutive terms, the Chancellor will review the student's transcript and meet with the student to prayerfully consider academic dismissal.
Academic Transcripts All requests for academic transcripts must be made in writing to the Registrar. Transcripts will not be released to currently enrolled students and former students who have not paid their academic bills or student accounts in full. |
