Denver Seminary

38 COURSE SUBSTITUTION Students who come from undergraduate institutions with credit in a course which is equivalent to one required in their Denver Seminary program, have in excess of twenty-four hours MDiv or fifteen hours MA for advanced standing, and have received at least a "B" in the course, may be able to substitute an elective Denver Seminary course in the same field of study, provided they can satisfy the department that they have an adequate knowledge of the subject covered. Students must secure written approval from the department chairperson for this type of course substitution and request the necessary documentation from the Registrar's Office. Students may be eligible to substitute a Denver Seminary course to fulfill a required course within their degree program. Students must secure written approval from the department chairperson for this type of course substitution and request the necessary documentation from the Registrar's Office. WITHDRAWAL/LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM SEMINARY Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence from Denver Seminary must complete the appropriate form available online and in the Enrollment Management Office. Those who do not intend on withdrawing, but who wish to take a leave of absence should complete the same form but indicate the desired leave of absence and the intended semester of return. The maximum length of time for a leave of absence is one calendar year. Those who do not return by the next semester (fall or spring) after the one year will need to reapply through the Admissions Office. Example: A student is last enrolled in spring of 2020. He/she has an approved leave of absence through the spring of 2021. That student must reenroll by the fall of 2021 or be withdrawn. NOTE: A student who returns from a withdrawn status is subject to the catalog requirements in place at the time of reentry. Note that a leave of absence or withdrawal does not extend the time limit a student has to complete their program. Any student taking a leave of absence from the PhD CES program will need to return as part of the following cohort since all classes are offered in a cohort model. All students who have successfully completed their thesis proposal course (or DT 1101 for DMin) are not eligible to take a leave of absence. Doctor of Ministry (DMin) students experiencing extenuating circumstances may make formal appeal to this policy with the DMin committee. All students who have successfully completed their doctoral proposal course for the PhD CES program (CO 3312) are not eligible to take a leave of absence. Students experiencing extenuating circumstances may make formal appeal to this policy with the PhD committee. Students wishing to withdraw or take a leave of absence should contact the Enrollment Management Office (advising@denverseminary.edu). SELECTING A MAJOR/CONCENTRATION All students enrolling in an MA degree program must select a major and receive approval for this major from the appropriate department prior to being admitted to Denver Seminary. MDiv students who wish to complete a concentration (this is not necessary to earn the degree) must declare their desired concentration prior to the start of their final semester. The Application for Change of Degree, Major, or Concentration form is available in the Enrollment Management Office or on the MyDenSem student portal for those who wish to change a degree, change a major or add a concentration after admission. Those who wish to change their degree program after the start of their first semester should also complete this form. Students seeking to change programs must be in good academic standing (see the Academic Probation and Dismissal policy of this catalog) and meet all admissions requirements to be approved for

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