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2018-2019 Student Handbook 60 Graduation The candidate will submit a Graduation Application form to the Registrar's office no later than the date specified on the form. Fall graduation applications - due by October 1. Spring graduation applications - due by February 1. Summer graduation applications - due by May 1. Complete this early, as the Registrar's office does not accept late graduation applications. The graduation application is available on MyDenSem under My Academics in the Forms section. The policies of the Seminary will prevail in graduation procedures. All financial obligations to the Seminary must be met prior to graduation. It is the policy of the Seminary to rent the academic regalia. Students will submit measurements to the registrar's office on the graduation application form. Doctoral hoods are rented and must be returned along with the graduation robe. Students who wish to purchase regalia should contact the Registrar's office for information. Withdrawal/Leave of Absence DMin students must follow the same protocol as master's level students regarding Withdrawal and Leave of Absence. Please refer to these respective sections in this Handbook. NOTES: 1. A student who returns from a withdrawn status is subject to the catalog requirements in place at the time of reentry. 2. Note that a leave of absence or withdrawal does not extend the time limit a student has to complete their program. 3. A Leave of Absence is granted only under unusual circumstances. Contact the DMin. Director to discuss prior to submitting the request. Academic Failure Students must maintain a 3.0 ("B") cumulative grade point average (GPA). A course grade of B- will be accepted as long as students maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA. In the event students receive a grade less than the required B- minimum, the following policies will prevail: 1. The student may retake the course or take an additional seminar (if the failed course is not a required course). If an additional seminar is taken, the hours of the failed seminar will not be counted toward the DMin degree but will be included in the student's GPA, which must be 3.0 or above to graduate. 2. The above option applies for a failing grade in only one seminar. A second failure will result in dismissal from the doctoral program. 3. In case of failure, approval of the DMin committee to continue in the program must be secured. Decisions of the committee are final.