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Notice Concerning Transferability of Credits and Credentials Earned at Our Institution
The transferability of credits you earn at Hesed University is at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer.
Acceptance of the degree or certificate you earn in your program is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer.
If the credits, degree, or certificate that you earn at Hesed University are not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution.
For this reason, you should ensure that your attendance at Hesed University aligns with your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer after attending Hesed University to determine if your credits, degree, or certificate will transfer.
Hesed University does not currently offer credits for prior experiential learning. Prospective students should consider this policy before applying for credit transfer.
Hesed University Admissions Process
Prospective students interested in applying to Hesed University are encouraged to complete an application, which is available upon request from Hesed University’s Office of Admissions or online at [application link to be provided].
All applicants to Hesed University should demonstrate strong Christian character, a commitment to serving God through their talents, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity required to succeed in a higher education environment.
Hesed University seeks individuals with a passion for integrating faith and creativity to impact the world.
Admissions personnel will carefully review applicants’ materials and notify them of their admission status. During the application process, prospective students are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions [admissions email address to be provided] with any questions, to discuss their educational and spiritual goals, and to explore how Hesed University can help them achieve their calling.
Hesed University Admissions Policy
Hesed University welcomes applications from individuals who meet the academic qualifications and who are seeking to study in a spiritually enriching environment. Applicants must agree with the doctrinal position, ethical standards, educational philosophy, and mission of the university.
Hesed University does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, or the status of a qualified disabled person in its admissions policies, employment policies, administrative policies, or financial aid programs.
Applicants will receive official notification regarding their admission status via email. In the case of denial, applicants will be informed of the reasons for this decision.
Each prospective student must demonstrate evidence of personal faith in Jesus Christ, maintaining a consistent testimony and character. Admission to Hesed University is contingent upon a student’s full cooperation with and agreement to uphold the values and principles of the institution.
The university reserves the right to request the withdrawal of any student who does not align with the spirit of the community, regardless of their adherence to specific rules or regulations. Students whose behavior or attitude is found to be detrimental to the well-being of the community will be asked to withdraw.
Undergraduate
- Application Form – Prospective students interested in applying to Hesed University must submit the application form through the designated online portal. Hesed University does not accept the Common Application. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age.
- Admission Essay – Applicants must submit a written essay approximately 700-1000 words in length, describing their personal faith in Jesus Christ. In addition, applicants must submit an essay no less than 1000 words, outlining their reasons for applying to Hesed University and their study plan. All applicants should demonstrate strong Christian character, the potential for effectiveness in Christian ministry, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity to handle a higher education experience.
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High School Transcripts – Applicants to Hesed University’s undergraduate degree programs must submit an official high school transcript from the public, private, or home school or official transcripts from any colleges or universities previously attended. Applicants who have not graduated from high school must attain the General Educational Development (GED) certificate before admission. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that this information is emailed directly from the issuing educational institution to the Admissions Office [email to be provided] or mailed directly to Hesed University.
Hesed University
Address to be provided. - Test Scores – Submission of SAT or ACT scores is voluntary when applying to Hesed University. If an applicant submits multiple score reports, the highest score earned in each subscore of the examination will be used.
- Program Language Proficiency – Hesed University offers all programs in English. Therefore, applicants must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. This may include scores from standardized language proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS, or other forms of evidence as outlined on the university’s website.
- Transcript Translation and Evaluation – Transcripts not in English must be evaluated by an appropriate third party and translated into English. Alternatively, they must be evaluated by a trained transcript evaluator fluent in the language of the transcript. In the latter case, the evaluator must have expertise in the educational practices of the country of origin and include an English translation of the review.
- Recommendations – Applicants are required to submit a minimum of three recommendation letters. One letter must be from a pastor affiliated with a local Olivet Assembly (OA) church who can attest to the applicant’s current involvement within the church community. The other two recommendations should come from dedicated members of the applicant’s church who can speak to the applicant’s faith in Jesus Christ. Recommendations from immediate family members or spouses will not be accepted.
- Additional Recommendation – If applicants are engaged in ministry outside their church, they should include a reference from a member of the leadership team of that ministry.
- Statement of Faith – Applicants are required to sign Hesed University’s Statement of Faith as part of the application process.
- Application Fee – Applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee of $75.00 as part of the application process.
Provisional Undergraduate Admission
Hesed University offers provisional admission to applicants who are in their final year of high school or are completing their secondary education. When evaluating such applicants, coursework in progress will be included in the evaluation of their academic records. Admission offers issued based on the evaluation of incomplete high school records are contingent upon successful completion of all required coursework and fulfillment of Hesed University’s admission requirements by the time of high school graduation.
Applicants who receive provisional admission must ensure that they complete their coursework as planned and meet the required grade point average. If applicants fail to meet the academic standards or fail to provide accurate information about their academic performance, their provisional admission may be rescinded. This includes situations such as failing to complete courses in progress or failing to maintain the required grade point average.
Applicants must submit an official high school transcript that clearly indicates their expected date of graduation. If additional information is required for the admission decision, applicants will be notified by the Admissions Office to provide the necessary documentation.
Student Identity Verification
At Hesed University, student identity verification is a critical part of the admissions and enrollment process. The university ensures that the student who is admitted, participates in courses, and completes assessments is the same individual who is ultimately awarded credit.
This verification process helps maintain academic integrity and ensures the authenticity of the student’s work throughout their academic journey. Specific methods and procedures for verifying student identity will be communicated to students during the admissions process, and ongoing monitoring may be conducted to ensure proper identification.
Policy for Student Identity Verification in Distance Learning
Hesed University applies a comprehensive student identity verification policy to all credit-bearing distance education courses and programs. This policy ensures that the students who register for and complete distance education courses are the same individuals who receive academic credit, in accordance with the provisions of the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).
To maintain the integrity of its distance learning programs, Hesed University employs one or more of the following identity verification methods:
- Secure Login and Pass Code – All students must use a secure login and passcode to access course materials, ensuring that only authorized individuals can participate in the course.
- Proctored Examinations – Some courses may require proctored examinations, where a third party supervises the student to ensure proper identity verification during the exam.
- Emerging Technologies – Hesed University may adopt new technologies and practices designed to effectively verify student identity throughout the distance learning experience.
This policy ensures that Hesed University adheres to federal regulations while safeguarding the academic integrity of its online programs.
Implemented Practices for Compliance
a. Secured Electronic Identification System
Hesed University verifies the identity of all students participating in distance education for credit through a secure electronic identification system. All admitted students are issued a unique student identification number and required to create an electronic identification, including a login ID and password.
The login ID must be unique, and the password must adhere to strict security protocols, which include periodic changes. Password information is kept confidential and is not accessible by anyone, including university staff or administrators. Should a student need to reset their password, they may be asked to provide multiple pieces of identifying information or may be required to verify their identity in person with a valid photo ID.
The login ID provides access to Hesed University’s online learning management system. This system integrates with the university’s student database, ensuring secure student access to online courses, school email, e-library, grades, personal information, and other restricted services.
Instructors have access to class rosters that include student names, identification numbers, and student photos, which are visible throughout the online classroom in areas such as assignments, discussions, and message boards.
Students are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of their login information. Unauthorized access attempts to other user accounts or files are strictly prohibited.
b. Proctoring
Hesed University requires all for-credit distance education courses to have proctored final examinations. While midterm exams are recommended to be proctored, quizzes and regular tests may be designed in such a way that proctoring is not necessary. The university offers two methods of proctoring:
i) Onsite Proctoring
Students enrolled in distance education programs may nominate a qualified individual to act as a proctor for their exams. The selected proctor must be approved by the university, and the proctor will be required to complete a signed Proctor Agreement Form prior to administering the exam.
The university reserves the right to verify the proctor’s identity, request additional documentation, or require the student to choose another proctor. The proctor must verify the student’s identity with a photo ID and complete a report on any irregularities during the exam.
ii) Online Proctoring
Instructors may require the use of an online proctoring service, where students take their exams using a webcam and microphone. The instructor will set up the exam using the online proctoring software. Students will be responsible for any costs associated with the online proctoring service, and these costs will be communicated to the students during the course registration process.
Acceptable Forms of Photo ID for Proctoring:
- Valid passport, U.S. or foreign
- U.S. military ID card for active duty, reserve, or retired personnel
- Valid state-issued driver’s license or photo ID
- Continuous Improvement
The Information Technology Support Center at Hesed University consistently researches the latest technologies and methods for verifying student identities and ensuring the integrity of online assessments. This policy and its practices are reviewed annually to ensure alignment with federal regulations and updated as necessary to ensure the highest standards of academic integrity.
General Transfer Student Admissions Policy
A transfer student is defined as any student who has previously enrolled as a degree candidate at another institution and has earned or is earning college-level academic credit at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Transfer Admission Procedures
Students applying for transfer to Hesed University must follow the standard admission procedures. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their official transcripts from all previously attended institutions are sent directly from the issuing educational institution to the admissions office via email at admissions@hesed.education or mailed directly to the following address:
Hesed UniversityAttn: Admissions Office
Address to be provided
Transfer Credit Evaluation
Coursework transferred or accepted for credit toward any Hesed University degree program must be relevant to the program of study. The course content and level of instruction must ensure student competencies that are at least equivalent to those of students enrolled in Hesed University’s degree programs.
Hesed University personnel will assess equivalent learning using official institutional catalogs and recognized guides, such as those provided by the American Council on Education (ACE), the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), and other appropriate services like World Education Services (WES).
Transfer Credit Criteria
Undergraduate
- A minimum grade of “C” or its equivalent is required for transfer courses. Courses graded as “pass/fail” will only be accepted if the transcript indicates that the “pass” grade was at least equivalent to a “C” or 2.0 and above.
- The credit must be applicable to the Hesed University program in which the student intends to enroll.
- No more than 75% of the total credits required for the award of a bachelor’s degree may be derived from a combination of transfer credits, challenge examinations, or standardized tests.
- Transfer credits may come from public or private accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an accepted foreign equivalent.
- Challenge examinations or standardized tests, such as CLEP, may be accepted for specific academic disciplines.
Graduate
- A minimum grade of “B” or its equivalent is required for transfer courses. Courses graded as “pass/fail” will only be accepted if the transcript indicates that the “pass” grade was equivalent to a “B” or 3.0 and higher.
- The credit must be applicable to the Hesed University program in which the student intends to enroll.
- A maximum of 20% of the graduate semester units, or equivalent quarter units, required for a master’s degree may be transferred from another accredited institution.
- A maximum of 30 graduate semester units, or equivalent quarter units, may be credited toward a doctoral degree.
Transfer Credit Award Requirements
Transfer credit at Hesed University is awarded based on specific guidelines to ensure the integrity and quality of academic programs. The following policies apply to all transfer credit evaluations:
- Official Documentation – Credit must be awarded from an official college or university transcript, an official Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) test score report, or an official document equivalent to a transcript issued by the Registrar.
- Credit Applicability
- Courses taken through a continuing education or extension program at a college or university must be applicable toward the degree being pursued by full-time students at that institution.
- Only equivalent-level coursework will be accepted toward corresponding degrees.
- Repeated Coursework – Transfer credit previously awarded will be deducted if the coursework is repeated.
- Developmental and Non-Credit Courses – Developmental courses similar in content to credit-earning courses at Hesed University will be accepted. However, courses not applied toward a degree at the transferring institution will not be accepted.
- Certificate Programs – No transfer credit is granted for certificate programs.
- Baccalaureate Degree Holders – Transfer students with an earned baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) recognized agency will generally have core curriculum requirements for the undergraduate program waived.
- Time Limitation on Credits – Courses completed more than 10 years ago are not transferred directly unless they are part of an earned baccalaureate or associate degree. Credits over 10 years old may be validated by successful completion, “C” or better, of a recent upper-level college course in the same discipline.
- International Transcripts – Students transferring credits from institutions outside the United States or Canada must have their transcripts reviewed by a credential evaluation service. Hesed University prefers evaluations conducted by AACRAO or WES. Evaluation reports are the financial responsibility of the applicant.
- Additional Policies
- Prior Learning and Alternative Education – Hesed University may evaluate prior learning or alternative education credits through simplified processes for courses meeting its academic standards. These evaluations are not classified as transfer credits and must adhere to institutional guidelines.
- Evaluation Timeline – The transfer evaluation process must be completed promptly to assist students with curricular planning. After enrollment, any additional courses taken at another institution are subject to evaluation by the Registrar’s Office.
- Placement and Credit Decisions – Placement and credit decisions for non-U.S. academic transcripts will be based on recommendations from AACRAO or equivalent agencies.
Transfer Grade Evaluation
- Eligibility for Credit
- Undergraduate Programs – Credit will be awarded for courses in which a minimum grade of “C” or higher was earned.
- Graduate Programs – Credit will be awarded for courses in which a minimum grade of “B” or higher was earned.
- Grading Policy Alignment – Transfer grades and grade point averages are assigned according to the Hesed University grading policy. For courses taken at institutions using combined grades, such as “AB,” the lower grade will be applied.
- Non-Comparable Grading Systems – Courses taken at institutions with grading systems not comparable to Hesed University’s system will be evaluated and recorded as either “Pass” or “Not Pass.”
- Withdraw Failing Grades – Courses with a “Withdraw Failing” grade will be calculated into the transfer GPA as an “F.”
Credit and Grade Point Calculation
- When fractions of credits are accumulated and awarded as general electives, grade points will be calculated proportionally.
- Example – A student who completed one 4-credit quarter hour course with an “A” and two 4-credit quarter hour courses with a “B” would receive general elective credit for two semester hours and six grade points to account for fractions.
Credit Hour Equivalencies
Credit hour minimums at Hesed University are based on courses from quarter-calendar institutions. The following guidelines apply to credit hour equivalencies:
- Credit Hour Discrepancies
- If a course at another institution is offered for fewer credit hours than an equivalent course at Hesed University, transfer credit will be granted for the equivalent course but only for the number of credit hours earned at the originating institution.
- In such cases, students may need to take an additional course to meet the total credit hour requirements for their program at Hesed University.
- Semester to Quarter Hour Conversion – When converting semester credit hours to quarter hour equivalents, a conversion factor of two-thirds is used.
- Handling of Fractions
- Credit conversions resulting in fractional credit hours will be rounded down to the nearest whole number per course.
- Accumulated fractional credits across courses will also be rounded down to the nearest whole number, and any remaining credit will be applied as general elective credit.
Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams
Hesed University awards credit for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level Exams based on the following criteria:
- Credit Awards
- AP Exams – Students who achieve a score of 3 or above on an AP Exam will receive one full course credit, 4 quarter units.
- IB Higher Level Exams – Students who achieve a score of 5 or above on an IB Higher Level Exam will receive one full course credit, 4 quarter units.
- Equivalent exams, such as the Swiss Matura or British A-levels, may also be eligible for one course credit if completed with an equivalent score.
- Credit is not granted for exams that duplicate each other, such as AP and IB English Literature.
- Credit and Grades
- AP scores are recorded as follows on Hesed University transcripts:
- Score of 3: Recorded as “C”
- Score of 4: Recorded as “B”
- Score of 5: Recorded as “A”
- AP credit will appear as “Pass” on Hesed University grade reports.
- IB scores are treated similarly, with credits granted based on the minimum score requirement of 5 or above.
- Requesting Credit
- Students transferring to Hesed University who wish to receive course credit for AP or IB exams must request official AP or IB transcripts to be sent to Hesed University.
- Alternatively, students may submit official college transcripts that clearly indicate the AP or IB subjects for which the transferring institution awarded credit.
