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49 COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS A passing grade on the total exam is determined by the minimum grade needed by that major to graduate (80%, B-, or 2.75 for general theological studies majors and 73%, C, or 2.0 for ministerial leadership majors). Each question on the exam must be 65% or above. If the grade on a question, and only one question, falls below 65% (even though the overall average on the exam is at a passing level) some departments will require the student to revisit that area and achieve a passing grade on that question within one month, but only if this is the first attempt at the exam. If a student registers for comprehensive exams but does not show for the exam, this is counted as a failure. First Attempt: The first attempt for comprehensive examinations consists of failing the examination by not meeting the minimum grade as described above, including the rewrite within one month of the exam. Second Attempt: If a student fails the full exam a second time by one question falling below 65% they will not be allowed to rewrite that failed question. No additional rewriting of a single question is allowed after the first attempt (as defined above) at the comprehensive exam. The student will be allowed to re-take the full exam a third and final time but only after completing a minimum of two additional courses of academic work in the student's area of perceived weakness as determined by the provost/dean and the division/department involved. Third (Final) Attempt: After completing the additional courses of academic work (as described above) the student may re-take the full exam a third and final time. Should a student fail the full exam for a third time, they will not be allowed to graduate. If a student registers for comprehensive exams and withdraws after the add/drop date (second Friday of the semester) they will be subject to the comprehensive exam drop fee. COURSE EXTENSIONS Students are required to complete all course work during the semester or session (intersession or summer) in which courses are taken. Some students may need to reduce the number of classes taken each semester 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 dean of student services. 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. 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 fall and spring semesters, course extension must be requested and approved by noon on the Friday before the last week of the semester. For intersession and summer classes, course extension requests must be submitted and approved before the last class convenes, or one week before the final assignment is due, whichever occurs later. Extensions will not be granted beyond these time limitations.