The Credit Measure

I. One Semester Credit Hour of Study is 15 Academic Hours or its equivalent:

1. One 50-minute class at one time a week for 15 weeks.
2. Fifteen pages of reading equal one class lecture. A one credit hour course would require 225 pages of reading at the undergraduate level of study.
3. Or any combination of the above methods of study, which equal one credit hour of class, room study.

Examples:
a.) 1 credit hour course = (15) 50 minute class lectures.
b.) 1 credit hour course = (225) pages of reading.
c.) 1 credit hour course = (8) 50 minute class lectures and (100) pages of reading.

II. Graduate Study
Graduate study requires approximately 500 pages of reading for a one-semester credit hour of study or an appropriate combination of equivalents under I. above.

III. Master of Divinity Thesis
Master’s thesis is 40, 000 words on 8 ½ X 11 typewritten double-spaced or bound in book format.

IV. Doctoral Dissertation
Doctoral dissertation is 60,000 words 8 ½ X 11 typewritten double-spaced or bound on book format.

V. Regular Master
Master does not require a thesis.

GRADING SYSTEM

All academic work is evaluated by a faculty member and assigned a letter grade on a 4.0 scale. The following numerical scale is used in grading a student's work.

WITHDRAWAL FROM SCHOOL

If a student finds it necessary to withdraw from a course of study, he should contact the office. Merely ceasing to submit the lesson assignments or attend class does not constitute a withdrawal.

Neither does it relieve the student of his financial obligations to the school. The signing of an enrollment application is a contract with Cornerstone.

If a student decides to withdraw within 10 days after acceptance, all tuition will be refunded, less a $150 service charge to cover the expenses involved in enrollment.

Registration and enrollment, application and matriculation fees are not refunded. Should a student withdraw without the consent of the President or Dean, the student receives no refund. Registration and enrollment, (application) fees are not refunded.

HANDLING OF ACCOUNTS

Registration and tuition charges are due and payable at the time of registration. However, for the convenience of the student, a monthly payment plan is available, and must be handled through the office of the Bursar prior to receiving any materials. All textbooks and necessary materials to complete the course will be furnished free of charge when full payment is made upon enrollment.

A signed application and financial an engagement is a legal contract where the student is responsible to make full payment until the balance is zero. If the account of a student is past due, student will not be allowed to register for other course, no release of transcript, letter of recommendation, or grades. The student file will be sealed until proper arrangement is made between the student and Cornerstone.

All credits issues for life, ministry, and professional experiences will be used as electives.