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Financial Information
2007-2008 Academic Year

Tuition and Fees:
The following tuition has been established by the Board of Trustees for the 2007-2008 academic year. The tuition and fees are subject to change for subsequent academic years.

Tutition
$330.00Tuition per semester unit
$990.00FE691 Pastoral Internship 
(Registration required for M.Div. students during the second semester)
$165.00Audit fee (per unit, non-refundable)
$25.00Listener’s Pass on select Evening Courses (cost per unit and non-refundable)

Application Fees
$30.00Application fee (non-refundable)
$15.00Visiting Application fee (non-refundable)
$45.00Late application fee (see academic calendar)
$80.00Tuition deposit (due by June 1st prior to the following academic year and refundable until July 15th prior to the academic year for which admissions is granted)

Student Fees
$20.00 Student Association fee per semester (all full-time students, non-refundable after second week of the semester)
$50.00Late registration fee (see Academic Policies)
$15.00Library fee per semester (for all students)
$25.00Technology fee (for all students)
$15.00Add/Drop fee (per transaction)
$15.00Degree program change fee
$4.00Official Transcript fee
$75.00Commencement fee
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 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 and Master Card). Please note that Federal Stafford Loans are disbursed during the first week of the fall and spring semesters, so 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 an official of the church 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.

Refunds

Students who give the Registrar written notification of their withdrawal from courses during any academic term, or of their 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 tuition deposit, drop fees, audit fees or listeners passes). Student Association fees will not be refunded after the first two weeks of the academic period. Refunds owed to Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Programs, i.e., the Subsidized & Unsubsidized Stafford Loan or PLUS Loans, are calculated differently from WSC's refund policy. SFA recipients should see the Student Loan Officer for information on refunds or payments due.

Refunds Calendar (2007 - 2008)
Refund %
Summer07/Greek1
Fall07
Spring08
100%
7/31–8/17
9/6–9/13
2/11–2/19
80%
N/A
9/14–9/20
2/20–2/26
60%
8/2–8/37
9/21–9/27
2/27–3/4
40%
N/A
9/28–10/4
3/5–3/11
none
8/4
10/5 and after
3/12 and after
* For courses of other duration please see below

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

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

Code of Conduct

Westminster Seminary California is a distinctively Christian community of scholars and expects its students and employees to conform to the standards of behavior set forth in Scripture and in the historical Reformed confessions. These standards teach that authentic goodness is a state of the heart, the product of regeneration by God's Holy Spirit. We cannot judge another's heart, and therefore we cannot judge the internal thoughts and attitudes that produce good or wicked actions. But we can and must take account of the external actions that Scripture praises or condemns. Those whose actions violate these biblical and confessional standards may be subject to discipline (through due process as described in the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbook, and Staff Handbook) and, in cases of serious unrepentant or continued violation, may be required to leave the institution. There are lengthy statements in the Student Handbook concerning plagiarism and the use of drugs and alcohol (see summaries below). Offenses defined by these policies are subject to discipline. Other offenses which violate our confessional standards and are therefore subject to discipline, with the possibility of expulsion, include (but are not limited to) the following: participation in the occult, profane or blasphemous language, expressions of disrespect for others, contentiousness, divisiveness, slander, physical assault, unbiblical termination of pregnancy, sexual misconduct (including rape, incest, fornication, adultery, prurient use of pornography, lewd conduct, homosexual behavior), unrepentant divorce which was obtained on unbiblical grounds, lying, dishonesty (particularly violations of the honor system), disruptive behavior, theft, and damage to the property of others. Such discipline may also be brought against those who violate civil law, except in those rare cases where the civil law contradicts the Scriptures. Student conduct is under the supervision of the Faculty, acting through the Dean of Students. The Faculty reserves the right to dismiss from the institution a student whose conduct is found to be unsatisfactory. The Student Handbook states students' rights to due process and the procedures followed in hearings and appeals in cases of student discipline.

Academic Honesty – Honor System
Examinations at WSC are conducted on the honor system. Each student is responsible to maintain this system without blemish. A more detailed explanation of the honor system is found in the Student Handbook which is given to all new students at New Student Orientation.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious offense. It is sometimes committed through carelessness, sometimes as a conscious intention to deceive. Because of their concern for the seriousness of this offense, the Faculty adopted a detailed “Statement on Plagiarism” for inclusion in the Student Handbook. Every WSC student is expected to read, understand, and follow this statement. It says (in part): “Since ideas and their communication are one of the most important ingredients in any academic institution, it is most important that we, as a community, make abundantly clear our expectations with regard to the sharing and transmission of ideas. We think it essential that no one ever present as his own the academic achievements of another. Certainly the intellectual contributions of others may be utilized, but whenever they are, full credit must be given to the one whose ideas they are. In a word, plagiarism must be avoided at all costs.” Since the definition of acceptable and unacceptable use of others’ words and ideas varies from society to society and from context to context within any given society, an extensive description of what the faculty considers to be plagiarism in the context of graduate theological study can be found in the Student Handbook given to every new student.

Substance Abuse
Westminster Seminary California is committed to being an institution free of the use of illegal drugs and of the abuse of alcohol. All faculty, staff, and students are required as a condition of employment and/or enrollment not to use illegal drugs or to abuse alcohol. Illegal drugs may not be used at or brought to the campus or any Seminary activity. Alcohol may not be consumed on campus or at a Seminary function. As a Christian institution the Seminary is eager to help anyone struggling to overcome the misuse of drugs or alcohol. The Seminary will help find counseling support for a student or employee through the Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship or some other appropriate agency. This policy is outlined in detail in the Student and Faculty Handbooks.

Sexual Harassment
God's Word commands respect for others and the maintenance of sexual purity in thought, word, and deed. Scripture condemns the use of influence by persons of either sex to exploit others sexually, and it instructs Christ's followers to avoid all sorts of impure speech. As a community under the lordship of Christ, WSC intends to preserve an environment that is free from sexual harassment. The Seminary's policy defining sexual harassment and the procedure for investigating allegations is published in the Student and Faculty Handbooks.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Westminster Seminary California does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, or gender in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, services, or scholarship and loan programs. The Seminary Board and Faculty understand the criteria for the gospel ministry set down in Scripture as limiting candidacy for the gospel ministry to qualified males. Because the Master of Divinity program is designed for the purpose of preparing candidates for official pastoral ministry, only men are admitted to the M.Div. degree program. Women as well as men receive gifts and calling from God to serve in various un-ordained ministries. Therefore women and men are encouraged to enroll in the Master of Arts programs.

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. John Andrews
Elder (URC), Newport Beach, CA

Dr. Larry McHargue
Elder (OPC), South Pasadena, CA
Mr. Richard Blauw
Elder (URC), Ravenna, MI

Mr. James Onnink
Elder (OPC), Oostburg, WI
The Rev. Leroy Chrisoffels
Pastor (CRC), Worthington, MN

Dr. James Paauw
Elder (URC), Grand Rapids, MI
Mr. Peter de Jong
Elder (URC), San Marcos, CA

Mr. Ron Prins
Elder (URC), Escondido, CA
The Rev. Eric Hausler
Pastor (OPC), Ada, MI

Mr. Peter Sara
Elder (PCA), Vista, CA
Mr. Milton Hodges
Elder (PCA), Deatsville, AL
The Rev. Salvador Solis
Retired Pastor, (OPC), Turlock, CA
 
The Rev. Jack Huttinga
Pastor (CRC), Manhattan, MT
Mr. Roger Swets
Elder (URC), Alto, MI
 
The Rev. Terry Johnson
Pastor (PCA), Savannah, GA

The Rev. Derrick Vander Meulen
Pastor (URC), Jenison, MI
Mr. David Maulding
Elder (OPC), Springfield, IL
Mr. Claude Wierenga
Elder (URC), Caledonia, MI
 

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 officers

W. Robert Godfrey
President

Brian J. Mills
Director of Student Services
 
Dennis E. Johnson
Academic Dean

Young-Mi Cha
Director of Communications & Publications
Steven Oeverman
Executive Vice President

Brenda Jung
Communications & Public Relations  Manager
 
Dawn G. Doorn
Vice President for Advancement

Richard W. Cummings
Finance and Facilities Manager
Julius J. Kim
Dean of Students

Dan TerHorst
Business Manager
Henry Doorn
Director of Development

Emily Montgomery
Executive Assistant
Elizabeth E. Park
Library Director

Jackie Devlin
Front Office Assistant
Mark MacVey
Director of Admissions

Heather Gideon
Financial Aid Coordinator
Christa Haeck
Admissions Coordinator


Further Administrative Support

Accreditation
Dennis E. Johnson

Dean of Women
Elizabeth Park

Facilities
Dick Cummings

Human Resources
Steven D. Oeverman

Information Technology
Diane Belnap

International Student Advisor
Brian J. Mills

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Academic Calendar

Year 2007-2008

2007 Summer Term
Apr. 2-6Registration for Summer Term for continuing students
Jul. 13Registration by mail for Summer Term & Fall Semester for new students
Jul. 30Greek Placement test–9:00 a.m.
Jul. 31Greek I begins 8:00 a.m. Other Summer Term classes as per schedule
Aug. 1Final day to add/drop Greek I without authorization
Aug. 22Greek I-final drop date without academic penalty
Aug. 31Classes end
Sept. 3Labor Day – WSC closed
Sept. 4Greek I final exam–1:00 p.m.
Sept. 11Grades due to Registrar


2007 Fall Semester
Apr. 2-6Registration for Fall Semester for continuing students
Jul. 13Registration by mail for Fall Semester for new students
Aug. 27Placement tests: Greek–9:00 a.m.; Hebrew by appointment with OT faculty
Sept 3Labor Day – WSC closed
Sept 5 Orientation for new students - Reception for new students at 7:00 p.m.
Sept 6Classes begin
Sept. 17English Bible Exam–3:00 p.m. Required of all new students
Sept. 21Final day to add/drop without authorization
Oct. 26Final drop date without academic penalty
Nov. 5-9Registration for Winter Term & Spring Semester for continuing students
Nov. 22-23Thanksgiving holiday–WSC is closed
Dec. 7Classes end, papers due at 10:00 a.m.
Dec. 8-12Reading period
Dec. 13-21Final exams
Jan. 11Grades due to Registrar


2008 Winter Term
Nov 5-9Registration for Winter Term for continuing students
Dec. 14Registration due by mail for Winter Term for new students
Jan. 7Classes begin
Jan. 14English Bible Exam–3:00 p.m.
Required of all new students and those not passing in Fall
Jan. 14Final day to add/drop without authorization for month long courses
Jan. 21Final drop date without academic penalty for month long courses
Feb. 1Classes end
Feb. 2-5Reading period
Feb. 6-8Final exams
Feb. 22Grades due to Registrar


2008 Spring Semester
Nov 5-9Registration for Spring Semester for continuing students
Dec 14Registration by mail for Spring Semester for new students
Feb 11Classes begin
Feb 22Final day to add/drop without authorization
March 17-21Spring vacation
March 21Good Friday–WSC is closed
Apr 7-11Registration for Summer Term & Fall Semester for continuing students
Apr 9Final drop date without academic penalty
May 16Classes end, papers due at 10:00 a.m.
May 17-21Reading period
May 22-29Final exams
May 31Commencement
June 13Grades due to Registrar


Year 2008-2009

2008 Summer Term
Apr. 7-11Registration for Summer Term for continuing students
July 11Registration by mail for Summer Term & Fall Semester for new students
July 28Greek Placement test–9:00 a.m.
July 29Greek I begins 8:00 a.m. Other Summer Term classes as per schedule
July 30Final day to add/drop Greek I without authorization
Aug 20Greek I-final drop date without academic penalty
Aug 29Classes end
Sept 1Labor Day - WSC closed
Sept 2Greek I final exam–1:00 p.m.
Sept 9Grades due to Registrar


2008 Fall Semester

Apr 7-11Registration for Fall Semester for continuing students
July 11Registration by mail for Fall Semester for new students
Aug 25Placement tests: Greek–9:00 a.m.; Hebrew by appointment with OT faculty
Sept 1Labor Day–WSC is closed
Sept 3Orientation for new students - Reception for new students at 7:00 p.m.
Sept 4Classes begin
Sept 15English Bible Exam–3:00 p.m. Required of all new students
Sept 19Final day to add/drop without authorization
Oct 24Final drop date without academic penalty
Nov 3-7Registration for Winter Term & Spring Semester for continuing students
Nov 27-28Thanksgiving holiday–WSC is closed
Dec 5Classes end, papers due at 10:00 a.m.
Dec 6-10Reading period
Dec 11-19Final exams
Jan 9Grades due to Registrar


2009 Winter Term
Nov 3-7Registration for Winter Term for continuing students
Dec 12Registration by mail for Winter Term for new students
Jan 5Classes begin
Jan 12English Bible Exam–3:00 p.m. Required of all new students and those not passing in Fall
Jan 12Final day to add/drop without authorization for month long courses
Jan 19Final drop date without academic penalty for month long courses
Jan 30Classes end
Jan 31-Feb 3Reading period
Feb 4-6Final exams
Feb 20Grades due to Registrar


2009 Spring Semester
Nov 3-7Registration for Spring Semester for continuing students
Dec 12Registration by mail for Spring Semester for new students
Feb 9Classes begin
Feb 24Final day to add/drop without authorization
Apr 6-10 Spring vacation
Apr 10Good Friday–WSC is closed
Apr 13-17Registration for Summer Term & Fall Semester for continuing students
Apr 14Final drop date without academic penalty
May 15Classes end, papers due at 10:00 a.m.
May 16-20Reading period
May 21-29Final exams
May 30Commencement
June 12Grades due to Registrar

 

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