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of one of the school’s instructors. Someadditional work may be required. Thesetaped courses are open to enrollmentalso by those who have not yet enteredthe seminary.Only three independent study coursesmay be taken in the student’s degreeprogram. None may be substituted forrequired courses. Any course that thestudent takes in a nonacademic settingwill count as an independent studycourse. Students may take a maximumof 20 credits in their degree program incombination of independent studies,correspondence courses, or extensioncourses.International StudentsInternational students enter the UnitedStates on an F-1 visa, and the permit tostay is issued for the duration of fulltimestudy or until 60 days followinggraduation. Thirty days prior to theexpiration date on their visas, studentsare expected to file an application forextension on Form 1-538, which maybe obtained in the Office of StudentLife at the College of Arts & Sciences(651.638.6161).Full Course of StudyInternational students with an F-1 studentvisa are required to carry at leastthree courses (11 quarter credits) eachquarter to maintain their legal status toremain in the United States. Studentswho require exceptions to the fullcourse of study are required to report tothe international student advisor.EmploymentA Social Security number is requiredprior to any type of employment.International students are allowed towork no more than 20 hours per weekon campus while school is in session;40 hours per week during holidays andvacation periods. Off-campus employmentwithout authorization is notallowed.Savings AccountsStudents who wish to open a savingsaccount in a bank or who have permissionto work must obtain a Social Securitynumber (or tax account number).This number is obtained by filing formSS-5. Check with the Office of StudentLife at the College of Arts & Sciencesfor further information. Students in SanDiego and Seminary of the East shouldconsult the associate registrar.Medical InsuranceMedical insurance is required forinternational students and dependents.It must contain the provision to flythe student home if necessary, or to flyhis or her body home in the event ofdeath. This may cost up to $850 peryear for an individual student. Contactthe seminary Office of Student Life forhealth insurance information.If you have any concerns regardingForm 1-20, maintenance of status,medical insurance, Social Security card,on-campus and off-campus employment,curricular practical training,optional practical training, program extension,change of level/degree, transfer,reinstatement, change of status,travel, dependents, etc., please contactthe international student advisor at651.638.6161.Military ServiceUpon involuntary military call-up, astudent so affected will be granted awithdrawal from courses with a fullrefund. If 70 percent of the coursework has been completed, no refundwill be granted and an incomplete willbe activated and remain in force untilone year after completion of activestatus. If the statute of limitations isexceeded, a grade of W will be assignedautomatically.PrerequisitesBT101/BI101 Hermeneutics is a recommendedprerequisite to admissionin all of the Old Testament and NewTestament courses with the exceptionof Greek language courses. OldTestament, New Testament, and SystematicTheology required coursesshould be taken in sequence. AdvancedOld Testament courses are not to betaken before completing the beginningsequence. CP101 Introductionto Preaching is required before takingany Preaching Practica. PreachingPracticum A is also a prerequisite toPreaching Practicum B and advancedpreaching courses.RegistrationFall registration for entering studentsin St. Paul is held during the summeror the orientation session. Studentsmay meet with their faculty advisorsto plan and receive approval for courseselections. Registration for winter andspring quarters may be done at thistime also. Continuing students registerfor the new academic year either inMay or late September and must secureapproval from their faculty advisors andthe Office of Formation and Placement.Students may change their registrationfor winter and spring quarters atregistration days held in late Novemberand February, respectively. Studentswho register outside the regular registrationtimes will be subject to fines.Students not on the official class listwill be asked to leave class to completeregistration. In no case will studentsbe permitted to register for two classesthat overlap meeting times.San Diego and Seminary of the Eaststudents should consult the associateregistrar for information on registrationdates and times.Registration ChangesStudents desiring to drop or addcourses must fill out a change in registrationform and secure the approval ofthe professor involved and the facultyadvisor before returning the form tothe registrar. Mere absence from classsessions will not constitute withdrawal.Courses may not be added, or changedfrom audit to credit, after the first weekof the quarter. Students may changefrom credit to audit, or drop the course,through the seventh week of thequarter. After the second week of class,a grade of W will be entered for eachdropped course. From the eighth weeka grade of F will be recorded unlessthe student appeals to the AcademicPrograms Assessment and AccreditationCommittee citing exceptional circumstances.Failure to submit a writtenpetition form will result in an automaticF. Students enrolled in year-longcourses will be granted withdrawals ona prorated basis, with three weeks ofthe yearlong course being equivalent toone week of a quarter course.St. Paul • San Diego • Seminary of the East