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30 The basis upon which course work is graded is determined by the individual professor. All work for any course must be completed by the end of the semester. The impact on the grade point average of "F" or "WF" may be removed by retaking the course. The "F" or "WF" will appear on the transcript, but the new grade will replace the first grade in the grade point average. Students who wish to contest a grade must do so within one year of receipt of that grade. No grade changes will be approved for grades that were issued more than a year ago. COURSE EXTENSIONS Students are required to complete all course work during the semester in which courses are taken. Students should manage their course load to accomplish this. The Seminary recognizes, however, that on occasion, extenuating circumstances may warrant the granting of additional time to complete course work. Such situations require the recommendation of the professor and the approval of the DMin Director. Extenuating circumstances include such events as a death in the family, a serious illness or accident that prevented the student from attending class or completing the work, birth of a child, and similar events that could not have been anticipated or prevented by the student. Events that would not be considered extenuating include being too busy, travel plans, employment demands, ministry commitments, and minor illnesses. Course extensions must be requested no later than the last day of the semester or session. Extensions will not be granted after the last day of the semester or session. Extensions, when granted, are for a period of one week to no more than eight weeks. Failure on the part of the student to complete all the required course work in the allotted time will result in a grade assignment based on course work completed through the last day of the approved extension period. For the fall and spring semesters, course extension forms and proper medical documentation (if applicable) must be requested and approved by noon on the Friday before the last week of the semester. Students in need of a course extension should request a "Request for Extension of Course Work Due Date" form available from the DMin office. Once a decision is made, the student will be notified via email by the Registrar's Office. NOTE: Extension requests cannot be granted for a project or thesis and are not available to graduating students unless the graduation date is postponed. STUDENT CLASSIFICATION Seminar Phase Thesis Phase GRADUATION An application for graduation is required before students may graduate. For those anticipating a fall graduation, the application is due in the Registrar's Office no later than October 1. For those anticipating a spring graduation, the application is due no later than February 1. Those wishing to graduate in the