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  • About VACU
    • Group 1
      • ⬩ History and Information
      • ⬩ Mission, Vision, Values
      • ⬩ Doctrinal Statement
      • ⬩ Philosophy of Education
    • Group 2
      • ⬩ Spiritual Maturity Statement
      • ⬩ Community Lifestyles Statement
      • ⬩ Accreditation
      • ⬩ Contact Us
  • Admissions
    • Group 1
      • ⬩ Policies and Process
      • ⬩ Requirements
      • ⬩ Admissions Classifications
    • Group 2
      • ⬩ International Students
      • ⬩ Readmissions
      • ⬩ Financial Information
  • Academics
    • ESL
    • BACHELOR OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
      • ⬩ General Education
      • ⬩ Old Testament
      • ⬩ New Testament
      • ⬩ Church History
      • ⬩ Systematic Theology
      • ⬩ Ethics
      • ⬩ Practical Theology
      • ⬩ Mission and Evangelism
    • MASTER OF DIVINITY
      • ⬩ Old Testament
      • ⬩ New Testament
      • ⬩ Church History
      • ⬩ Systematic Theology
      • ⬩ Apologetics / Ethics
      • ⬩ Practical Theology
    • Master in Christian Counseling
      • ⬩ Counseling
      • MASTER OF THEOLOGY
      • DISTANCE EDUCATION
      • DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM
        • ⬩ D.Min. Course Descriptions
    • FACULTY AND STAFFS
      • ⬩ General Education
      • ⬩ Old Testament Studies
      • ⬩ New Testament Studies
      • ⬩ Church History
      • ⬩ Systematic Theology
      • ⬩ Practical Theology
      • ⬩ Counseling
  • Academic Policies
    • Group 1
      • ⬩ Academic Calendar and Grading Policy
      • ⬩ Attendance Regulation
      • ⬩ Registration Policy
    • Group 2
      • ⬩ Withdrawal Policies
      • ⬩ Academic Dismissal
      • ⬩ VACU Honor System
  • Resources
    • Group 1
      • ⬩ Library Service
      • ⬩ Student Services
      • ⬩ Spiritual Life
      • ⬩ Work-study / Student Assistantship on Campus
      • ⬩ Probity (Ethics) of Student
      • ⬩ Student Grievance
      • ⬩ Student Rights and Responsibilities
    • Group 2
      • ⬩ Student Associations
      • ⬩ Spiritual Development
      • ⬩ Field Education
      • ⬩ Commencement Awards
      • ⬩ Applications, Documents and Forms
      • ⬩ Student Consumer Information
      • ⬩ Assessment & ABHE
      • ⬩ Institutional Effectiveness
  • News and Events
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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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