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LINCOLN CHRISTIAN SEMINARYor “directory information” will not be released if the student makes a writtenrequest to that effect to the Registrar’s Office.Full-Time StatusStudents enrolled for 8 or more semester hours are considered to be full-time.For those who qualify for Veterans Administration benefits under U.S. Code, Title38, this same 8-hour minimum also applies.GradesThe Seminary awards grades on a 4.0 scale, with 4.0 equaling a grade of A.Students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (between aB- and a C+) in order to graduate. Grades of Pass, No Pass, and Withdraw donot affect one’s grade point average (except grades of withdraw are computed forthose eligible for veteran’s benefits). Each faculty member is responsible for hisor her own grading system, though all final grades are awarded based on the 4.0scale.Graduation RequirementsStudents are approved for graduation by the administration and faculty underthe authority of the Board of Trustees. In order to be approved for graduation,students must meet the following requirements:1) Completion of all academic requirements for the degree, with acumulative grade point average of at least 2.52) Meeting of all financial obligations to the Seminary, and3) Demonstration of mature Christian character, as judged by the Seminaryfaculty and administration.Students who have not met all these requirements will not be approved fograduation, nor will they be allowed to participate inthe Commencement service without all requirementsbeing met. Those unable to attend the Commencementservice because of distance or other circumstances mustmake a written request in advance to the Registrar forpermission to graduate in absentia. The Seminaryholds public Commencement services only in May,though it grants degrees in May, August, and December.Students must complete a “Declaration of Intent toGraduate” form (available from the Registrar’s Office)prior to the semester in which they expect to receivetheir degree.96