Student Handbook
Unmet Chapel Requirement
Students who do not meet their attendance requirement in any given semester will be required to make up the number of chapels missed as follows:
Increased Attendance: If the student falls below minimum attendance by 6 or fewer chapels, the student will be required to make up the number of chapels missed the following semester and meet the regular attendance requirement.
Chapel Contract: If the student falls below minimum attendance by seven (7) or more chapels in any given semester, they will be required to make up the number of chapels missed the following semester in addition to the regular chapel requirement. In addition, the student may lose the opportunity to hold leadership positions or participate in honors, special programs, or school-sponsored events. Contract status may also impact housing choices, including living in the townhouses, apartments, and off-campus housing requests. A written contract will also be required, signed by the student, the University Chaplain, and the Dean of Students, stating that an additional semester of deficient chapel attendance while on contract may result in a suspension.
Graduating seniors must have their chapel requirement fulfilled one week before the beginning of finals week to participate in commencement exercises. The Office of Christian Formation must approve exceptions to this early deadline.