SEMINARY ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2020-2021 Contents Seminary Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................................. 1 Important Information .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Know Your Policies and Regulations ............................................................................................................................... 1 Disclaimer: This Calendar is Subject to Change .............................................................................................................. 1 Land Acknowledgement .................................................................................................................................................. 1 A Message from the President ................................................................................................................................................ 2 2020 - 2021 Academic Schedule ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Fall Semester ................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Winter Semester ............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Spring Semester .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 General Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 4 Contact Information ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 Location ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Facilities ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Library ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Institutional History ........................................................................................................................................................ 4 History of the Seminary at Ambrose University ............................................................................................................. 5 Accreditations and Affiliations ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Accreditations ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Denominational Affiliations ............................................................................................................................................ 6 Admissions .............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Application Deadlines ..................................................................................................................................................... 7 Full Admission ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Application Deferral ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 Fraudulent Documentation Policy .................................................................................................................................. 8 General Entrance Qualifications ......................................................................................................................................... 8 Personal Qualifications ................................................................................................................................................... 8 Academic Qualifications .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Mature Student Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 8 English Language Proficiency .......................................................................................................................................... 9 Master of Theological Studies ............................................................................................................................................. 9 Theological Studies in Chinese ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Theological Studies in Chinese ........................................................................................................................................ 9 Ambrose Statement of Faith ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Financial Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 General Information and Policies ................................................................................................................................. 11 Late Charges and Deferred Payments ........................................................................................................................... 12 Student Accounts .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Refunds ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Income Taxes ................................................................................................................................................................ 12 Special Discounts .......................................................................................................................................................... 13 Tuition and Fees ................................................................................................................................................................ 14 GraduateTuition and Fees (per credit hour) ................................................................................................................. 14 Application Fees ............................................................................................................................................................ 14 Registrar/Registration Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 14 Student Association Fee ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Campus Services............................................................................................................................................................ 14 Specific Fees .................................................................................................................................................................. 14 Residence .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Room Options and Rates (per semester) ...................................................................................................................... 15 Deposits......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Meal Plans (per semester) ............................................................................................................................................ 15 i Student Life ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Community Standards ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Spiritual Development .................................................................................................................................................