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  • About VACU
    • Group 1
      • ⬩ History and Information
      • ⬩ Mission, Vision, Values
      • ⬩ Doctrinal Statement
      • ⬩ Philosophy of Education
      • ⬩ Spiritual Maturity Statement
      • ⬩ Community Lifestyles Statement
      • ⬩ Accreditation
      • ⬩ Academic Policies
      • ⬩ VACU Honor System
      • ⬩ Withdrawal Policies
      • ⬩ Assessment & ABHE
      • ⬩ Contact Us
      • ⬩ Apply Now
    • Admissions
      • ⬩ Policies and Process
      • ⬩ Requirements
      • ⬩ Commencement Awards
      • ⬩ Readmissions
      • ⬩ Financial Information
      • ⬩ Attendance Regulation
      • ⬩ Institutional Effectiveness
      • ⬩ Registration Policy
      • ⬩ Spiritual Life
      • ⬩ Spiritual Development
  • Academics
    • Degree Programs
      • ⬩ Bachelor of Biblical Studies
      • ⬩ Master of Divinity
      • ⬩Master in Christian Counseling
      • ⬩ Master of Art in Biblical Counseling
      • ⬩ Doctor of Ministry Program
      • ⬩ Master of Theology
      • ⬩ Associate Degree (2 yrs)
    • Non Degree Programs
      • ⬩ ESL
      • ⬩ TESOL Certification
      • ⬩ Certificate Programs
  • FACULTY AND STAFFS
    • ⬩ Old Testament Studies
    • ⬩ New Testament Studies
    • ⬩ Church History
    • ⬩ Systematic Theology
    • ⬩ Practical Theology
    • ⬩ Counseling
    • ⬩ General Education
    • ⬩ Academic Calendar and Grading Policy
  • News and Events
  • Student Live
    • ⬩ Student Services
      • ⬩ Work-study / Student Assistantship on Campus
        • ⬩ Admissions Classifications
        • ⬩ International Students
        • ⬩ Library Service
        • ⬩ Academic Dismissal
        • ⬩ Probity (Ethics) of Student
        • ⬩ Student Consumer Information
        • ⬩ News and Events
        • ⬩ Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • 🕊 Donate

Grading Scale (ESL Program)

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  • Graded on a Pass/Fail basis.
  • Minimum passing score: 70% (C).
  • Advancement to higher levels occurs only upon passing the course.

Grade Appeal

  • Process:
    1. Submit a written appeal to the instructor.
    2. If unresolved, escalate to the Chief Academic Officer in writing.
    3. Only faculty members may change grades unless they are unavailable (e.g., due to resignation or incapacity).
  • Final Decision: Determined by the Chief Academic Officer under exceptional circumstances.

Repeat Courses

  • Reasons for repeating include meeting graduation requirements, improving grades, or gaining better subject understanding.
  • Tuition: Charged for each repeat.
  • Academic Impact: Multiple failures may result in warnings, probation, or dismissal.

Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

  • Purpose: Ensure timely academic progression.
  • Evaluation: Conducted at the end of every quarter.
  • Maximum Timeframe: Completion allowed within 1.5 times the program length.
  • ESL Certificate Program Requirements:
QuarterMinimum Clock Hours Completed (%)Minimum CGPA
160%N/A
270%N/A
3+80%N/A

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