FINANCIAL INFORMATION

2009-2010 ACADEMIC YEAR

Tuition and Fees:
The following tuition and fee schedule has been approved by the Westminster Seminary California Board of Trustees for the 2009-2010 academic year. Tuition and fees are subject to change for subsequent academic years.

Tutition

$350.00	Tuition per semester unit
$1,050.00	FE691 Pastoral Internship  (Registration required for M.Div. students during the second semester)
$175.00	Audit fee (per unit, non-refundable)
$50.00	Listener's Pass on select Evening Courses (per course [2 units] and non-refundable)

Application Fees

$30.00	Application for Admission fee (non-refundable)
$15.00	Visiting Student Application fee (non-refundable)
$100.00	Enrollment Deposit (refundable with official withdrawal approval and will be applied to ensuing graduation fees)

Student Fees

$20.00	Student Association fee per semester (all full-time students, non-refundable after second week of the semester)
$50.00	Late registration fee (see Academic Policies and the Academic Calendar for registration deadlines)
$15.00	Library fee per semester (for all students)
$25.00	Technology fee (for all students)
$15.00	Add/Drop fee (per transaction)
$15.00	Degree program change fee
$5.00	Official Transcript fee
$100.00	Commencement fee (paid through the Enrollment Deposit)
1.5%	Service fee on unpaid balance

TERMS OF PAYMENT
Tuition and fees are due one week prior to the start of each semester. Payments for winter and summer term classes must be paid in full by the first day of class. Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Because Federal Stafford Loans are disbursed during the first week of the fall and spring semesters, payment for summer term classes are the responsibility of the student. Students who expect to receive financial assistance beyond tuition charges from churches or other sources must provide, with their first tuition payment, a letter from the church or other source, on its letterhead, signed by a church official indicating the amount to be distributed to the student for living expenses. This letter must indicate how much is to be paid directly to the student for living expenses, if any. No individual who has unpaid financial obligations to the Seminary or library shall be permitted to register, take final examinations, receive a degree, or be issued an official transcript. Final exams will not be re-administered to any student at a later date.

Payment at a Glance

TERM		PAYMENT DUE
Summer 2009		July 28, 2009
Fall 2009		August 27, 2009
Winter 2010		1st Day of Class
Spring 2010		February 1, 2010

Refunds
A student who gives the Registrar written notification of his or her withdrawal from courses during any academic term, or of a desire to change their enrollment in a course from credit to audit status, will receive a tuition refund according to the following schedules. If the student withdraws from a course before the class has met, all tuition will be refunded (this does not include a refund of Drop Fees, Audit Fees, Listener’s Passes, or Enrollment Deposit unless the withdrawal form has been completed and submitted). The Student Association Fee will not be refunded after the first two weeks of the academic period. Refunds owed for Federal Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans are not calculated according to WSC’s tuition refund schedule. Federal Student Aid recipients should see the Financial Aid Coordinator for information on refunds or payments due.

Refunds Schedule

Refunds Calendar (2009-2010)

Refund %	Summer09/Greek1	Fall09	Winter10	Spring10
100%	7/28 - 7/29	9/3 - 9/10	Winter refunds are listed below and are based upon first day of class and length of course.	2/8 - 2/15
80%	N/A	9/11 - 9/17		2/16 - 2/22
60%	7/30 - 7/31	9/18 - 9/24		2/23-3/1
40%	N/A	9/25 - 10/1		3/2 - 3/8
none	8/3	10/2 and after		3/9 and after

* For courses of other duration please see below


Winter 2010
Two and Three Week Courses

100%	end of the 2nd day of class
60%	end of the 3rd day of class
40%	end of the 5th day of class
none	after the 5th day of class

* No withdrawal without academic penalty after the 5th day of class

One Week Courses

100%	end of the 1st day of class
60%	end of the 2nd day of class
40%	end of the 3rd day of class
none	last day of class and after

* No withdrawal without academic penalty after the 4th day of class

Full Summer - Directed Studies

100%	1st week of June
80%	June
60%	July
40%	end of scheduled Summer term

* No withdrawal without academic penalty after July

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

GOVERNMENT
Westminster Seminary California is governed by a self-perpetuating Board consisting of eighteen Trustees, all of whom have served as ministers or elders in Presbyterian and Reformed churches. At least six but no more than nine must be ministers of the gospel. Each Trustee is required to subscribe to the confessional standards of the Seminary in a pledge similar to that required of the faculty. All corporate powers are exercised by or under the authority of the Board of Trustees.
 

Mr. Richard J. Blauw Elder (URC), Ravenna, MI	Mr. James Onnink Elder (OPC), Oostburg, WI
Mr. Daniel J. Bryant Elder (OPC), McLean, VA	Dr. James D. Paauw Elder (URC), Grand Rapids, MI
The Rev. Leroy Chrisoffels Pastor (CRC), Worthington, MN	Mr. Ron Prins Elder (URC), Escondido, CA
The Rev. C. J. den Dulk Pastor (CRC), Sparta, MI	Mr. Benjamin E. Sasse Elder (URC), Alexandria, VA
The Rev. Eric Hausler Pastor (OPC), Ada, MI	The Rev. Salvador M. Solis Retired Pastor (OPC), Turlock, CA
Mr. Milton Hodges Elder (PCA), Deatsville, AL	Mr. Roger A. Swets Elder (URC), Alto, MI
The Rev. Terry Johnson Pastor (PCA), Savannah, GA	The Rev. Derrick Vander Meulen Pastor (URC), Lihue, HI
Mr. Craig Knot Elder (CRC), Flossmoor, IL	The Rev. Brian D. Vos Pastor (URC), Caledonia, MI
Dr. Larry McHargue Elder (OPC), South Pasadena, CA

Trustees Emeriti
Mr. Lewis Aukeman
Mr. Jack Brouwer
Mr. Edward Brower
The Rev. James D. Carson
Mr. Alfred Clark
Dr. Joseph Garrisi
The Rev. Alexander De Jong (deceased)
Mr. Robert G. den Dulk (deceased)
The Rev. Robert Nicholas (deceased)
Mr. John Verhoeven (deceased)
Mr. G. Fred Wheeler (deceased)
Mr. Harlin Wilson (deceased)

Faculty Emeriti
The Rev. Dr. Derke P. Bergsma
The Rev. Dr. Robert B. Strimple
The Rev. Dr. Meredith G. Kline (deceased)
The Rev. Dr. Edmund P. Clowney (deceased)

Administrative Staff

PRESIDENT
W. Robert Godfrey

ACADEMIC DEAN
John V. Fesko

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Steven D. Oeverman

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ADVANCEMENT
Dawn G. Doorn

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Cynthia J. McBurney

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Henry Doorn

INTERIM LIBRARY DIRECTOR
John Bales

DIRECTOR OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT
Mark J. MacVey

ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
Katie Chappell

REGISTRAR & DEAN OF WOMEN
Heather Gideon

FINANCIAL AID COORDINATOR
Barbara Clark

DEAN OF STUDENTS
Julius J. Kim

DIRECTOR OF FIELD EDUCATION
Julius J. Kim

BUSINESS MANAGER
Dan TerHorst

DIRECTOR OF WEBSITE & INTERNAL DESIGN
Young-Mi Cha

DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS
Brenda Jung

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Barb Van Solkema

DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Elizabeth McDaniel

I. T. SPECIALIST
Adam Claus

BUSINESS OFFICE ASSISTANT
Diane Belnap

LIBRARY PUBLIC SERVICES ASSISTANT
Dan Wagner

Further Administrative Services:

ACCREDITATION
John V. Fesko

HUMAN RESOURCES
Steven D. Oeverman

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR
Mark J. MacVey

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Academic Calendars

ACADEMIC YEAR 2009-2010

2009 Summer Term

Apr 6-10	Registration for Summer Term & Fall Semester for continuing students
July 1	Registration and Enrollment Deposit due by mail for new summer term and fall semester students
July 27	Greek Placement Test - 9:00 AM
July 28	Greek I begins—8:00 AM. (Other Summer Term classes as per schedule)
July 29	Final day to add/drop Greek I without authorization
Aug 19	Greek I—final drop date without academic penalty
Aug 28	Classes end
Sept 1	Greek I Final Exam—1:00 PM
Sept 7	Labor Day—WSC Closed
Sept 8	Grades due to Registrar

2009 Fall Semester

2010 Winter Term

Nov 2-6	Registration for Winter Term for continuing students
Dec 11	Registration by mail for new Winter Term for new students
Jan 4	Greek placement exam for new winter students; Hebrew by appointment with OT faculty
Jan 5	Classes begin
Jan 11	English Bible Exam at 3:00 p.m. Required of all new students and those not passing in fall
Jan 29	Classes end
Jan 30-Feb 2	Reading period
Feb 3-5	Final exams
Feb 19	Grades due to Registrar

2010 Spring Semester



ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2011

2010 Summer Term

Apr 12-16	Registration for Summer Term & Fall Semester for continuing students
July 1	Registration and Enrollment Deposit due by mail for new Summer Term and Fall Semester students
July 26	Greek Placement Exam at 9:00 AM
July 27	Greek I begins at 8:00 AM. (Other Summer Term classes as per schedule)
July 28	Final day to add/drop Greek I without authorization
Aug 18	Greek I final drop date without academic penalty
Aug 27	Classes end
Aug 31	Greek I Final Exam at 1:00 PM
Sept 6	Labor Day: WSC Closed
Sept 7	Grades due to Registrar

2010 Fall Semester

2011 Winter Term

Nov 1-5	Registration for Winter Term for continuing students
Dec 10	Registration by mail for new Winter Term students or late fee will apply
Jan 3	Greek placement exam for new winter students; Hebrew by appointment with OT faculty
Jan 4	Classes begin
Jan 10	English Bible Exam at 3:00 p.m. Required of all new students and those not passing in fall
Jan 28	Classes end
Jan 29-Feb 1	Reading period
Feb 2-4	Final exams
Feb 18	Grades due to Registrar

2011 Spring Semester