All Bachelor Degree Program

  The following information must be provided the registration office for admission eligibility:

1. A personal application form, including an identification picture. The application for admission must be accompanied by a $100 able application fee.

2. An official high school transcript. Applicants should request their high school to send the transcript directly to the Admissions Office.

3. An official transcript is sent to the Admissions Office from each school the applicant has attended since attending high school as well.

4. A personal reference: this should be sent by the applicant's pastor or someone on the pastoral staff who knows the applicants personally.

5. Interview: All applicants are expected to participate in an interview with an Admissions representative prior to submission of their application.

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All Theological Masters Degree Program (M.Div. and Th.M.)

1. The personal application form, including an identification picture must be provided. The application for admission must be accompanied by a $100 able application fee.

2. Requires a letter of recommendation from the minister or session of the church of which the applicant is a member, or from another source approved by the Admissions Office.

3. Requires an official transcript(s) of the applicant's undergraduate college work. If more than one college has been attended a transcript from each. No more than 20% of graduate semester units awarded by another institution may be transferred for credit toward a Master’s degree. If the transcript is not complete at the time of application, an official (fully completed) transcript must be received before final admission will be granted. Students enrolled previously at California Central University may use transcripts provided earlier. The applicant must show attainment of a baccalaureate degree (B.A. or Th.B. degree). The grades attained shall give promise that the applicant can satisfactorily pursue courses in the seminary.

4. Applicants for the degree M.Div. must maintain a GPA of 3.0. 5. Interview: All applicants are expected to participate in an interview with an Admissions representative prior to a decision on the application.

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Masters of Social Welfare Program (MSW)

1. The personal application form, including an identification picture must be provided. The application for admission must be accompanied by a $100 able application fee.

2. Possession of Bachelor degree in Social Welfare or similar field containing social sciences and preparation for a social welfare career.

3. All graduates work must have been completed with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0.

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Theological Doctorate Programs (D.Min. and Th.D.)

  Admission to the all doctorate programs will be granted on an individual basis with the following basic requirements applying to all applicants:

1. The personal application form, including an identification picture must be provided. The application for admission must be accompanied by a $100 able application fee.

2. Master of Divinity degree or equivalent master’s degree program with a grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) for the Doctor of Ministry applicants and Master of Theology degree or equivalent master’s degree program with a grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) for the Doctor of Theology applicants.

3. Applicant must have a knowledge of the original languages of scripture. This may be attested to by evidence of prior satisfactory completion of courses in the languages or through examination.

4. A minimum of three years ministry experience as a pastor. The student must be engaged in a professional ministry throughout the duration of the program.

5. Written recommendations from the following: a clergy colleague, a denominational official or other Christian leader, a lay person in the congregation, agency or board served by the applicant, a former professor in the field of his major studies.

6. A personal interview with the Academic Dean is required.

    

    

​International Students

  For admission the minimum TOEFL score is 500 for all Bachelors, 550 for all graduate studies. An English placement examination and/or additional English language study will be required of English as a Second Language student. This institution does not provide visa services.

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Student Attendance Policy

  It is expected that each student will attend every class exercise for which he/she is registered. Absences caused by illness, or other justifiable causes, will be permitted to a limited extent (usually two per semester). If, in the judgment of the instructor, these permitted absences, or other (unauthorized) absences, endanger the standing of the student in the course, the instructor shall counsel with the student concerning the situation. Further absences will normally result in a failing grade for the course.

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Dismissal and Suspension Policy

  The school reserves the right to dismiss a student whose conduct is found to be unsatisfactory. Unlawful possession or distribution of drugs and alcohol by students on campus is forbidden and will result in dismissal.

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Selection of Courses

  Each student, upon entering the California Central University, is assigned to an advisor. Students should understand that all questions concerning academic problems should first be taken to the advisor and, only later, when a problem remains unsolved, to the Dean.

Dropping/Adding Classes

  After a student and advisor have arranged the student's semester program, changes are discouraged. No course can be added after the second week of classes. Any course dropped during the second week will not be recorded on the student's permanent record. 

  From the beginning of the third week of classes through the end of the fifth week of instruction, all drops will be recorded as "W." A "W" is not included in calculating the student's GPA. No course is considered officially added or dropped until the proper form is submitted to the Registrar so that the schedule of the student may be properly changed.

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Withdrawal

  A student withdrawing from the California Central University during the semester must process the form provided for purposes of withdrawal. The effective date of withdrawal shall be the date the Registrar's signature is affixed. Non-attendance does not constitute withdrawal from the California Central University. If withdrawal occurs after this time, the student will receive a grade of "W" for all courses enrolled at that time. Withdrawing without prior approval will result in an unofficial withdrawal that will forfeit any financial refunds otherwise due, and will receive grades of "F" for all course taken in that semester.

Class Attendance

  Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students at the California Central University. A minimum of 80 percent attendance is required to obtain credit in a semester. Each faculty member is to state in writing to all students in a class the attendance policy for that class. The faculty member is the judge of whether the student has met the stated attendance requirements for the course.

Course Audits

  A student, who wishes to audit, or take courses without credit, must indicate his or her intention at the time of registration. Audit students will not be expected to take examinations. Courses audited cannot be counted toward meeting graduation requirements. Only lecture courses may be audited.

Satisfactory Progress

  A cumulative GPA of minimum 2.0 for Bachelor degree, and 2.7 for Master and Doctorate degree.

Probation, Suspension, and Dismissal

For students who do not maintain the required grade point averages, one semester of academic probation will be allowed, and the student will be notified in writing. At the conclusion of the probationary semester, if the student has not achieved the minimum grade point average, the student will be suspended from the school. Under extenuating circumstances, the student may appeal the suspension in writing to the Admissions Appeal Committee. All decisions made by the committee shall be final. Requests for all appeal must be made within the first five days of the semester of suspension. The results of appeals occur as soon as possible, usually within 48 hours of the appeal. In the event that the appeal is denied, the student is dismissed from the school as a "no-show" for the semester involved. Dismissals are considered final Students are forbidden from plagiarism, assisting other students covertly on tests, exams, or student evaluations of any type designed to be individually completed. Students are forbidden from selling, sharing theses or papers with other students in a manner that allows the other student to avoid completion of their own work. Failure to abide by this standard will result in dismissal from the school. Personal problems that may arise in the life of the student (that pertain to the school) will be resolved privately, if possible, by the professor, the student's pastor, and the school president. Dismissal from the school is the decision of the California Central University President.

Size of Classes

Except under extreme circumstances, classes will be comprised of a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 40 in case of on campus.

Transcript of Records

Official transcripts are made only at the written request of the student concerned. No transcript will be issued for anyone who has failed to meet all financial obligations to the California Central University. Official transcripts are not released directly to the student. Requests for transcripts are to be made directly to the Registrar. Student records are maintained onsite for 5 years, and transcripts are kept permanently by the University.

Recording of Grades

All grades will be recorded in the Registrar's office as reported by the instructor in charge of the various courses. Once grades are recorded, requests for changes must be submitted in writing by the instructor. Reform Act It is California Central University's policy to update itself on the requirements of the

Reform Act.

The school is aware of its responsibility to maintain records at the campus for at least five years. Transcripts are retained for a period of fifty years as part of our, student database. The school is in the process of acquiring new computer resources which will allow us to improve our retention of records. Subsequent disks on a duplicate set will be maintained at an off-campus site per the Reform Act and as part of our office procedure. This updating of records will occur at the end of each academic year.

Leave of Absence

Occasionally circumstances arise that require students to interrupt their training. Students may be granted one leave of absence. To be granted a leave of absence you must submit in writing a request to the Director. This request must outline the circumstances and duration of the requested leave of absence. A leave may not exceed 30 calendar days. Only 1 (one) leave of absence may be granted in a 12-month period. Exceptions to this will be at the discretion of the Director based on individual circumstances.

Distance Education

  California Central University's Distance Education programs are approved degree courses that are approved for offering as residence programs; Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate programs. Programs through distance education follow all the same guidelines for admission and graduation as the resident programs.

1. Student registers for course. Confirmation email or letter sent to the student verifying registration.

2. Student is sent the course information guide (Syllabus) within the first week of registration.

3. Student submits a first assignment to the Distance Education Office by the add/drop date. If not received by the add/drop date, you at risk of being dropped from the course according to the University policies.

4. The first assignment helps the instructor learn your goals for the course and proves the student is engaged in the course.

5. Students complete assignments, makes a copy for their records and either mails or emails the original to the Distance Education Office.

6. The Distance Education Office date stamps and logs the receipt of the assignments.

7. Assignments are sent to the instructor for grading.

8. Instructor returns graded assignments to the Distance Education Office where it is recorded and returned to the student within a 10 ten period.

9. Steps are repeated until the student has completed all course requirements, including the final exam.

10. The instructor submits final course grade to the Distance Education Office.

11. The Distance Education office logs official grade and informs the student of the grade.

  All written correspondence between you and your instructor must be sent through the Distance Education Office. DO NOT send assignments or exams directly to your instructor. For further information please contact the Distance Education Office. Please send assignments, papers and other correspondence to:

Email: distance@californiacentraluniversity.org

Fax: 310-325-8837

ATTN: Distance Education Office

Address: Distance Education Office – Correspondence Study

California Central University 23814 S. Vermont Ave., Harbor City, CA90710

(Please include your Course name and number, Instructor name, and Student name and identification number, which will be issued to you upon enrollment acceptance)

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NOTICE OF STUDENTS RIGHTS TO CANCEL

1. You have the right to cancel this agreement for educational services including any equipment and obtain a refund of charges paid through attendance at the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later. Business day means a day on which you were scheduled to attend a class. Cancellation occurs when you give a written notice of cancellation. You can do this by mail, in person, by FAX or telegram. The notice of cancellation, if mailed is effective when deposited in the mail, properly addressed with postage prepaid. This notice need not take any particular form; it needs only to state you wish to cancel the agreement. You will be given two notices of cancellation forms on the first day of class. If you cancel this agreement, the University will refund any money that you paid within 30 days after your notice is received.

2. Students are advised that notification of withdrawal or cancellation must be made in writing.

3. The Cancellation Notice must be addressed to: Administration Office California Central University 23814 S. Vermont Ave., Harbor City, CA90710

4. If the University has given you any equipment, you shall return the equipment within 30 days of the date you signed a cancellation notice. If you do not return this equipment within this 30-day period, the University may keep an amount out of what you paid that equals the cost of the equipment. The total amount charged for each item of equipment shall be separately stated. The amount charged for each item of equipment shall not exceed the equipment’s fair market value. The University shall have the burden of proof to establish the equipment’s fair market value. The University is required to refund any amount over that as provided above, and you may keep the equipment.

5. You have the right to withdraw from a program of instruction at any time. If you withdraw from the course of instruction after the cancellation period as in paragraph 1, the University will remit a refund less non-refundable registration fee and non-refundable STRF fee within 30 days following your withdrawal. You are obligated to pay only for educational services rendered and unreturned equipment. The refunds shall be the amount you paid for instruction multiplied by fraction, the numerator of which is the number of hours of instruction, which has not been received but for which you have paid, the denominator of which is the total number of hours of instruction from which you have paid. If you obtain equipment, as specified on the first page of this agreement, and return it in good condition within 30 days following the date of your withdrawal, the University shall refund the amount paid by you for the equipment. If you fail to return the equipment in good condition within 30 days, the University may retain the lesser amount of a pro rata portion as described below (up to 60% of course completion) or documented cost of the listed equipment. You are liable for the amount, if any, by which the pro rata or documented cost of the equipment exceeds the refund amount. If the amount you have paid is more than the amount that you owe, then a refund will be made within 30 days of your withdrawal. If the amount that you owe is more than the amount you paid, then you will have to make arrangements to pay it.

6. If the student obtains a loan to pay for an educational program, the student will have the responsibility to repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund.    

7. If the student is eligible for a loan guaranteed by the federal or state government and the student defaults on the loan, both of the following may occur:

(1) The federal or state government or a loan guarantee agency may take action against the student, including garnishing an income tax refund; and

(2) The Student may not be eligible for any other government financial assistance at another institution until the loan is repaid.

  An Institution offering a distance educational program where the instruction is not offered in real time shall transmit the first lesson and any materials to any student within seven days after the institution accepts the student for admission.

HYPOTHETICAL REFUND EXAMPLE:

   Assume you, upon enrollment in a 240-hour course, pay $3,000 for tuition, $80 for registration, and $150 (fair market value) for equipment and withdraw after completing 48 hours (20%) without returning the equipment you obtained.   

  $3,230($3,000 Tuition + $80 Registration Fee + $150 Equipment) Amount Paid - $80(Registration Fee non-refundable) - $150(Equipment Retained by the School) equals $3,000. Actual pay amount is that $3,000 × (.20) or 48 Hours of Instruction Paid for Divided by 240 Hours of Instruction equals $600. Actual Refund Amount is that $3,000 - $600 - $1.50 (STRF non-refundable $0.5 for each $1,000.00 of institutional charges) equals $2,398.50.

  If you return the equipment in good condition within 30 days following withdrawal, School shall refund the charge for the equipment as described above. The actual refund amount would then be $2,398.50 + $150 = $2,548.50. 

  For the purpose of determining the amount you owe, you shall be deemed to have withdrawn from the course when any of the following occurs:

1. You notify School of your withdrawal or the actual date of withdrawal;

2. School terminates your enrollment;

3. You fail to attend classes for a three-week period (21 school days);

4. You fail to return from a leave of absence. In this case, the date of withdrawal shall be deemed to be the last date of recorded attendance.

  If a student obtains a loan to pay for the educational program, the student will have the responsibility of repay the full amount of the loan plus interest, less the amount of any refund, and that, if the student has received federal student financial aid funds, the student is entitled to a refund of the monies not paid from federal student financial aid program funds. 

Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) Disclosures

  (a) "You must pay the state-imposed assessment for the Student Tuition Recovery Fund (STRF) if all of the following applies to you:

1. You are a student who is a California resident, or are enrolled in a resident program, and prepaid all or part of your tuition either by cash, guaranteed student loans, or personal loans, and

2. Your total charges are not paid by any third-party payer such as an employer, government programs or other payer unless you have a separate agreement to repay the third party.

1. You are not a California resident, or are not enrolled in a residency program, or

2. Your total charges are paid by a third party, such as an employer, government program or other payer, and you have no separate agreement to repay the third party."

1. The school closed before the course of instruction was completed.

2. The school's failure to pay refunds or charges on behalf of a student to a third party for license fees or any other purpose, or to provide equipment or materials for which a charge was collected within 180 days before the closure of the school.

3. The school's failure to pay or reimburse loan proceeds under a federally guaranteed student loan program as required by law or to pay or reimburse proceeds received by the school prior to closure in excess of tuition and other costs.  

4. There was a material failure to comply with the Act or this Division within 30 days before the school closed or, if the material failure began earlier than 30 days prior to closure, the period determined by the Bureau.

5. An inability after diligent efforts to prosecute, prove, and collect on a judgment against the institution for a violation of the Act."

* STRF assessment is currently $0.00 for each 1,000.00 of institutional charges.