Students from out of state or who live too far to commute back and forth to class will be required to attend Mt. Pocono House of Prayer Church for their home church while attending Seminary. This provides for a wholesome spiritual atmosphere for students who have just left home or who are not used to being away from the home church.

A grade point average of at least 2.0 must be maintained during the course of study in the college. Any student having an average below 2.0 for the semester’s work will be placed on Academic Probation for the next semester.

A student on probation will be given one semester to make a 2.0 average on all courses pursued during that semester.

A student who is on final probation must attain a 2.0 average or be placed on Academic Suspension. After the lapse of one semester, a student may re-enter on probation. If this probation is not removed by attaining a 2.0 average in the next semester, the student will be dismissed from the college.

Extension students are given six months to finish the prescribed work. Each month thereafter will result in a letter grade drop in their grade unless arrangements are made in advance.

Dean’s List Students enrolled on a full-time basis (12 hours or more; 9 hours in summer school) who make all “A’s” for a semester will be placed on the Dean’s List. Such honor will be recorded in the student’s permanent record.

Honor Roll

• Cum Laude – Any student maintaining a 4.0 grade level will have the distinction printed on his/her degree and permanent record.
• Magna Cum Laude – Any student maintaining a 3.0 grade level will have the distinction printed on his/her degree and permanent record.

Phillips Academy & Theological Seminary will not be responsible for any injury which a student may receive in any class or extracurricular activities whether such injury may have been received on the campus or elsewhere. Students will engage in such activities at their own risk.

Discipline at the school is positive. Certain standards to which all students are required to adhere will be maintained.

Students will not be allowed to:

• Use tobacco in any form
• Partake of alcoholic beverages for any purpose or occasion
• Use language unbecoming to a Christian or smutty/off-color jokes

Criticizing or ridiculing a faculty member, Bible teacher, or preacher will be reason for dismissal from the Seminary.

Those who live immoral or alternative sexual lifestyles are subject to immediate dismissal. Refunds will only be given following the prescribed refund policy.

Students who are not interested in the fundamental Christian lifestyle should not enroll in either the Phillips Academy & Theological Seminary.

All students must maintain the best possible appearance at all times.

Concerning the Men:

• Men must be clean shaven with no beards or goatees. No sideburns below the middle of the ear are permitted.
• The hair is not allowed over the ears, touching the eyebrows, or below the shirt collar.
• Ties will be worn at all times in the classroom, cafeteria, and all church services. Tie clasps and pins are not allowed.
• At no time are men to wear shorts, go without a shirt, or have sleeve lengths above the elbow.

Concerning the Ladies:

• Hose should be worn at all times.
• Pants, shorts, pedal pushers, culottes, or any type of immodest apparel will not be worn at any time (including uniforms).
• All formals must be approved before any public appearance representing the Seminary.
• Sleeve lengths must be below the elbow and dresses must be mid-calf in length.

Jewelry

Excessive ornamentation on the shoes or buckles will not be worn by either men or women. Watches with plain leather or plastic bands are permissible.

It is recommended that young and single students do not maintain or operate automobiles. However, the privilege of maintaining or operating a vehicle during the time that school is in session may be extended to any student who (1) agrees to comply with the regulations set forth; and (2) has not lost his student automobile privileges through suspension or revocation.

Each student who owns, maintains, or operates an automobile in or around the college must register the automobile with the college office and obtain a permit to be displayed on the auto. It is necessary to carry liability insurance on all automobiles.

The college reserves the right to restrict the use of an automobile by any student if the use of an automobile is detrimental to the academic achievement of the student or if the student has abused the privilege of operating an automobile while a student at Phillips Academy & Theological Seminary.

Both the Academy & the Theological Seminary are members of the Accrediting Commission International (ACI). ACI has approximately 321 learning institutions in 39 United States and 9 countries. Credits earned at the Seminary are eligible to be transferred to any of these institutions, as they apply to their various programs.

Students who major in Evangelical Training Programs are eligible to receive their training certification. This recognition is known religious affiliation throughout the world. Degrees and certifications are for Christian Service. The teaching certification is done from the religious market place.

While Phillips Academy & Theological Seminary does not have housing facilities, consultation on housing is available. The School does not guarantee the student a job, but will aid the student in helping find a job.