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appropriate and feasible for students to finish their course work, faculty will make a reasonable effort
to work with students to this end.
Students called to active duty will retain their student status for up to five years. Notification of
intention to re-enroll in the next semester following deactivation must be given to the Seminary by
students within 90 days following an honorable deactivation/discharge. Students will not need to
reapply to the Seminary but will be required to re-sign the Statement of Faith. Students who have
taken coursework at other institutions may be required to submit transcripts.
Current Active Duty
Students who are taking courses while on active duty and experience military obligations (field
assignment, etc.) that interfere with their ability to meet course requirements (attending class or
taking an exam on a specific date) should discuss the matter with their professor and also notify the
Dean of Students. Active duty students should expect to provide Denver Seminary with professional
documentation from their commanding officer to verify the dates/times they were away. With such
documentation, students will be allowed to make up class work, quizzes or a test that was missed
during the documented time period. Other assignments, such as research papers, that have deadlines
listed in the course syllabus will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the professor to determine
if additional time is warranted.
Transcript Request
Transcripts can be requested by following the instructions posted on the Transcript Request
webpage.
Leave of Absence from Seminary
Students who need to temporarily step away from their studies should complete a Leave of
Absence/Withdrawal Form and submit it to the Registrar's Office. This form can be found in
"Academic Forms" in the My Academics tab on MyDenSem (login required), or in the Student Life and
Enrollment Management office located in the Administration Building. A leave of absence is available
for up to one calendar year after which students who do not take at least one course within this
timeframe will be withdrawn from the Seminary. For additional information, contact the Dean of
Students.
Withdrawing from Seminary
Students who desire to withdraw from the Seminary should complete the Leave of
Absence/Withdrawal form and submit it to the Registrar's Office. This form can be found in
"Academic Forms" in the My Academics tab on MyDenSem (login required), or in the Student Life and
Enrollment Management office located in the Administration Building.
NOTE: Former students who wish to move their status from withdrawn to enrolled must re-apply for
admission and are subject to current catalog requirements.
Student Educational Records
See the Educational Records section of this document.
