ACADEMIC CATALOG >>
2008-2009
5-4-1: Registration
The University operates on the semester system and has fall, spring, and summer semesters. The Carnegie Unit of Credit is the semester hour, which represents 15, 50-minute class sessions or its equivalent in accelerated undergraduate and graduate programs.
Registration is held for the fall, spring, and summer semesters at the times indicated in the academic calendar. Students are expected to register for courses for the fall and spring semesters until graduation. Deadlines for registration are listed in the academic calendar or in student handbooks. Students are responsible for making themselves aware of all deadlines that apply to them. Regular email bulletins related to registration and other deadlines will be sent via campus e-News. Students who fail to register may be asked to move off campus based on the demand for campus housing. Students who are not enrolled for 12 months must apply for readmission and complete a degree program under the regulations published by the catalog that is in effect at the time of re-enrollment.
Catalog as Guide and Agreement
The catalog provides students with the best information available concerning the University and its programs at the time of publication. While every effort is made to provide accurate and up to date information, the University reserves the right to change without notice statements in the catalog regarding policies, academic offerings, standards of conduct, and charges for tuition, fees, and room and board. Since the University continually modifies and improves the curriculum to meet the needs of students, the catalog serves not only as a guide, but as an agreement between the student and Colorado Christian University. A student who enrolls in the University will be allowed to graduate under the policies in the catalog published at the time of his or her initial enrollment or selection of a major, as long as the student has maintained continuous enrollment. A student who has not been enrolled for 366 days must apply for readmission and complete a degree program under the regulations published in the catalog that is in effect at the time of re-enrollment.
Limits on Traditional (CUS) Students Registering for College of Adult Studies Courses
Students at sophomore standing or higher, who are completing a program as a traditional student within the College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) may complete no more than six (6) credits via courses offered through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS). Freshmen may not register for any courses offered through the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. Students active in the College of Undergraduate Studies should register for courses offered on the "Main Campus" that have section numbers in the 01, 02, 03, 04.. series. Courses with section numbers such as DM21, SC21, etc. indicate an offering in the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. CAGS courses are also found by searching "Locations" such as Denver Metro, Southern Colorado, etc.
Course Load
A normal course load is 12-17 hours of credit each semester for full-time students. Undergraduate students in the College of Undergraduate Studies averaging 16 hours per semester will usually be able to complete their programs within the time recommended. Seniors and students with a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or above may take a maximum of 20 credits per semester. Students with less than senior standing and a cumulative GPA of 2.50 to 3.49 may take a maximum of 18 credits per semester. Students with less than senior standing and a cumulative GPA of 2.00 to 2.49 may take a maximum of 16 credits per semester. There are a limited number of Cooperative Program opportunities available through CCU. Cooperative courses taken for credit are considered part of a student's academic load and must be approved in advance by the student's advisor, the dean of the school under whose area the course would normally fall, and the University Registrar. Please pick up a Cooperative form from the Service Central office.
Classification of Students
Students are classified according to their objective, level, load, and progress. Objective: A regular student is working toward a degree or certification and must meet all standard requirements for admission. A special student is not working toward a degree or certification, but selects courses to meet personal interests. Level: Students working toward an associate or bachelor degree, or a certification, are classified as undergraduates. Load: Undergraduate students taking 12 or more hours per semester are classified as full-time students; those taking 6-11 hours are classified as part-time students; and those taking 0-5 hours are classified as less than part-time students. Progress: Student progress is reflected in the number of semester hours completed. A freshman has completed up to 29 hours; a sophomore, 30-59 hours; a junior, 60-89 hours; and a senior, 90 or more hours. CUS students, in an effort to more efficiently track progress toward their degree, will be required to complete the Graduation Application process by the end of the semester in which they complete 90 semester hours (end of the Jr. year). Students not completing this process will not be allowed to register for the next semester until this process is completed.
Cancellation of Courses
The University may cancel courses that do not meet minimum enrollment requirements. In the event of a cancellation, students may be allowed to take alternate courses, or a directed study course to maintain normal progress toward graduation.
Faculty Advising and Student Responsibility
Life Directions Center advisors and faculty members are available to advise students and are assigned at the beginning of each semester. However, selecting courses, maintaining normal progress toward graduation and fulfilling graduation requirements is ultimately the students' responsibility.
Adding and Dropping Courses
Students may add or drop courses online during add/drop periods or by consulting their advisors and completing a form available from the Service Central, or from the regional director at one of the University's regional centers. Deadlines for adding and dropping courses are listed in the academic calendar or in student handbooks. Refunds are made on the basis of the schedule in the Financial Information section (College of Undergraduate Studies; College of Adult and Graduate Studies) of this catalog. In the College of Undergraduate Studies, a grade of W (Withdraw) is assigned to courses dropped after Wednesday of the second week of the fall and spring terms and before the 11th week. After the start of the eleventh week, a grade of F (Failing) is assigned. All course changes must be made, with the academic advisor's approval. Unless a course is officially dropped, charges will continue since the student remains enrolled. Students who drop a course after the deadline will receive a grade of W (Withdrawn) and charges will remain on the student's account.
Withdrawal from the University
Students contemplating withdrawal from the College of Undergraduate Studies should obtain a Withdrawal Form and ensure financial clearance with from the Service Central Office. They must also complete an exit interview with Life Directions Center advisor. Should withdrawal be necessary after Wednesday of the second week of the term the student must complete a withdrawal form. Students who withdraw from the university will receive refunds as outlined in the Financial Information section (College of Undergraduate Studies; College of Adult and Graduate Studies) of this catalog. Completed and signed forms must be submitted to the Service Central Office for processing.
Medical Withdrawal
If, on the advice of a physician or professional counselor, a student is unable to complete his or her course of study, the student may withdraw and receive a prorated refund for tuition as well as room and board, if applicable. The student must provide written proof of his or her medical condition for medical withdrawal. Courses dropped under this condition will be assigned a grade of W. The medical withdrawal petition may be obtained from the Student Life Office, or from the Registrar's Office web site.
Early Final Examinations
The final examinations for the College of Undergraduate Studies are given the
final week of each semester. A final examination schedule is published online
each semester and is available at the time of registration. The professor of
the academic course determines the most effective and appropriate assessment of
course content, such as comprehensive examination, research project, oral
presentation, or other performance-based demonstration. Students are required
to attend the regularly scheduled course final for each class in which he or
she is enrolled. If the professor requires an assessment activity at a
different time or venue, this information will be included in the course
syllabus and the student is required to attend. Under certain circumstances
individual students will be granted permission to reschedule a final
examination or assessment activity through an application and approval by the
designated school Dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Students may apply to reschedule a final examination when faced with an
emergency situation unforeseen circumstance, verifiable
university-sponsored or approved events, mission-sponsored or
educational programs. Also, a student who has three or more examinations
scheduled on one day may apply to reschedule one exam at a later date. Travel
convenience, personal vacation plans or commitments do not constitute reasons
to reschedule.
Official Summons
In matters of vital importance to the student's relationship with the institution, an official summons for conference may be originated by an administrative office or a faculty member. An official summons will be delivered in writing. A student who neglects or disregards an official summons for a conference may be subject to suspension.
Transfer of Credit
The University may transfer credit from other institutions and grant advanced standing to transfer students at its discretion. The student must have an official transcript sent to the Admission Office or Service Central Office. For credits to be accepted for transfer, a course must be assigned a grade of C- or better, must be transferred from an institution that is accredited either by a regional accrediting association or by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association, such as the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), and must be a relevant or equivalent course required for the student's program of study. Computer Science credits must have been completed within 5 years of acceptance for admission to CCU. Decisions about transfer credits are based on official transcripts only, and it is the student's responsibility to request that official transcripts be sent to Colorado Christian University. The University will accept credits, but not grades, in transfer; thus, transfer grades will not be figured into the student's CCU grade point average. Credit from unaccredited institutions will be accepted only when the Academic Affairs Committee or the Vice President of Academic Affairs has approved a transfer agreement with such an institution, and in no case will more than 30 credits be transferred from these institutions. Students transferring credit must fulfill the CCU Residency Requirement as stated below.
International students may transfer credit from international institutions by validating their course work through a credential evaluation service such as World Education Services Inc. in New York or another CCU approved agency. Additional information is available from the international student coordinator in the Life Directions Center.
Veterans must submit a certified original of their DD-214, an ARTS/ACE transcript, or other documentation of their experience to receive credit.
Residency Requirement
To earn a Colorado Christian University undergraduate degree, the following semester hours must be earned through CCU:
- A minimum of 32 semester credits.
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Within a major
- At least 50% of the course requirements in the major field.
- At least 12 upper division (300 or 400 level) semester hours.
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Within a minor
- At least 80% of the course requirements in the minor field (50% of the course requirements for the Spanish minor).
Students are not required to be enrolled in order to graduate, but must submit final transfer credit to fulfill degree requirements within one (1) year of their enrollment at CCU (see Readmission Policies for additional information regarding students returning to complete a degree). A Graduation Application must be submitted upon completion of 92 credit hours or by the end of the second week of class during the semester in which the student plans to graduate.
