Admissions
Applications for the desired program are due by June 15 of the academic year that you wish to attend. Mid-year enrollment is November 15.
Program Enrollment
LifeSpring's degree programs are designed to support you in your ministry goals. Therefore, when you enroll in a degree program, you help us know how we can best serve you. Enrollment is available to English or Spanish students who live in the United States or Canada, and only only for International English students (for limited courses)
Course Registration
LifeSpring utilizes registration software that allows you to conveniently register and pay for courses! To register, login to our course registration system using your LifeSpring Student Account.
Textbooks
The textbook listing can be found on the Textbooks page. Each course textbook listing will be updated by the last day of registration. In order to have your books when you need them, be sure to order them no later than 1-2 weeks before the course begins.
Transcripts
Official transcripts are available by request for $10 each by submitting a Transcript Request Form. Allow 2 weeks process time. Transcripts will not be released to currently enrolled or former students who are delinquent in their accounts.
Grading System
Grading System with Honor Points
| Number |
Letter |
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Honor Points |
| 900-1000 |
A |
excellent demonstration of course objectives |
4.0 |
| 800-899 |
B |
commendable demonstration of course objectives |
3.0 |
| 700-799 |
C |
acceptable demonstration of course objectives |
2.0 |
| 600-699 |
D |
Unsatisfactory demonstration of course objectives; no credit awarded |
1.0 |
| 0-599 |
F |
No credit awarded |
.00 |
Grading System with No Honor Points
Letter
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P
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Pass. Acceptable demonstration of course objectives. Awarded for internships/practicum only.
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AU
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Audit. No credit awarded.
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Q
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Q-drop. Student withdrew from course without penalty of a failing grade before the end of the 4th week of the course. No credit awarded. Student may withdraw from a course without penalty of a failing grade up to the maximum allowance for their program* by submitting the Q-drop form. The course will appear on student’s transcript with the designation of "Q" rather than a letter grade; the hours are not included in the calculation of student’s GPA. A Q-drop is not eligible for a refund.
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I
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Incomplete. Student is unable to complete a course for reasons beyond his or her control. Student must submit a Course Extension Form (available upon request from
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) during the scheduled course dates. The course instructor and academic advisor must approve the extension, and the instructor must assign a new due date. Extensions may not exceed 120 days after the last day of the course. If the course is not completed by the extension date assigned by the instructor, the student will receive a D or an F, depending on assignments completed.
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Credit
Unit of Credit
Academic credit through LifeSpring is measured in units of credit. Units of credit are assigned to courses on the basis of the “Carnegie unit”, which is more commonly known as the “quarter unit”.
A 4 credit course is the equivalent of 40 hours of instruction and 80-120 hours of outside preparation and assignments by the student. For an internship or practicum, students earn 1 unit of credit per 40 hours of qualified and verified field experience.
Transfer of Credit
Students may request to have credits transferred from other institutions by having an official transcript sent to the LifeSpring office.
All credits earned from Ministries Training System, Summit School of Theology, and Midwest Bible College will be accepted.
Credits from other institutions will be accepted upon the following conditions:
- Student earned a grade of C or better.
- Credits are from equivalent courses required for student’s program of study. Transfer of credits from non-evangelical institutions may be contingent upon student completion of additional assignments, integrative essay and/or a competency exam.
- The institution is accredited by a regional accrediting association, TRACS, ABHE, or ATS. Credit from non-accredited schools or schools accredited by other agencies may be evaluated and accepted at LifeSpring’s discretion.
Many institutions of higher learning award credit based on the “semester-unit” system. When applying semester credits to LifeSpring certificates or diplomas, the following equivalency scale is to be used:
1 semester unit = 1 ½ quarter units
2 semester units = 3 quarter units
3 semester units = 4 ½ quarter units
4 semester units = 6 quarter units
In order to receive a certificate or diploma from LifeSpring School of Ministry, 51 percent of total credits must be earned through LifeSpring.
Credit by Demonstrated Competency
LifeSpring may award equivalency credit for knowledge and skills developed in non-traditional educational environments. Credit is awarded on the basis of careful evaluation of student knowledge. A fee is charged for evaluation and for credit accepted.
Audit
Auditing is currently unavailable. See Observer below.
Observer
An Observer sits in and listens to simulcast lectures for personal learning but does not have access to course materials, participate in class discussion, complete assignments, or receive credit for the course. There is no cost to observe simulcast lectures. Observing is only available at local simulcast sites. |
