2025-2026 Student Handbook
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with the student and professor. (C) If the matter remains unresolved, the student may submit an appeal
directly to the Academic Dean. In the appeal to the Academic Dean, the student should articulate the
reason(s) why he/she believes the decision should be appealed based on the following criteria: 1)
substantive errors in due process; 2) presentation of new evidence/information that was not available in the
original mediation. The Academic Dean will make a final determination and communicate this decision to
the parties.
Course Taping Policy
Students must always request the instructor's permission to make audio or video recording of a course.
Such recordings are to be used solely and exclusively for the purposes of that student's study for the course
and are not to be distributed in any form without the knowledge and permission of the instructor. "Taking
the course" by listening to recordings made in class is not permitted except in formalized individualized
study situations.
Extensions for Course Work
Information about extensions for course work can be found within the Academic Procedures of the 2025-
2026 Academic Catalog. Please contact the Student Care Specialist, for further details.
Writing Center
The Denver Seminary Writing Center offers guidance and support to students writing papers in APA Style
and Turabian. The Center provides free tutoring, webinars, and downloadable writing resources, as well as
discounted editing. International students receive 12 complimentary editing hours each semester. Tutoring
is available both in person in library conference room 113 as well as online via Zoom. To see current hours
and schedule an appointment, visit the Tutoring page. For complete information on submitting papers for
editing, assistance to international students, and to download writing resources, visit the Writing Center's
home page.
The DC Campus students have a Writing Coach available for tutoring and editing. Please see the Writing
Center page for more details.
Gender-Inclusive Language
Denver Seminary students are required to use gender-inclusive language in their writing except when
referring to God or when using a direct quote from another source. Students needing more information
about the use of gender inclusive language may consult the Writing Center website.
Military Service
Students Called into Active Duty
Students who report for active duty, either involuntarily or voluntarily, should notify the Registrar's Office
as soon as possible.
Students who cannot complete their coursework will be withdrawn from the course(s) enrolled for that
semester, and all tuition for the incomplete work will be refunded. In cases where it is appropriate and
