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1. Through whom do the students receive credit?
Bryan College in Dayton, TN is a four-year interdenominational Christian liberal arts college, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate and baccalaureate degrees
2. Will this class transfer to my school?
Since Bryan College is accredited, its courses can be transferred to other accredited colleges and universities. Students have had their Bryan College transcript sent to the following institutions (not exhaustive): Texas A&M, Wheaton College (IL), St. Olaf College (MN), Biola University (CA), Grove City College (PA), Taylor University (IN), Southeastern Bible College (AL), University of Central Florida, Calvin College (MI), Vanderbilt University (TN), Missouri State University, Iowa State University, Liberty University (VA), Texas Tech University, Kings College (TN), and Grand Valley State College (MI).
Note: Ultimately it is your responsibility to check with the college or university of your choice regarding the transfer of credit.
3. What if I have not yet graduated from high school?
You can obtain college credit while in high school or while enrolled at another college or university. A transcript can be sent to any other institution at your request.
4. How much extra work is required of the students?
No additional class work is required to obtain college credit. However, the student will need to submit his/her application and coursework to Summit Ministries by the deadlines specified below, as well as maintaining at least a C average.
5. How much does it cost?
The cost is $350 per student for 3 college credit hours (180-day syllabus students). $250 per student for 2 college credit hours (90-day syllabus students).
6. What are the deadlines for this program?
The application and payment for the 2007–08 school year must be postmarked by May 2, 2008. The packet containing the final coursework form and copies of the tests must be postmarked by June 2, 2008. Send to:
Summit Ministries
c/o UTT College Credit
PO Box 207
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
7. How can I be sure that our school's program, or home school group, meets the standards for college credit?
The four major requirements that students must meet in order to be eligible for college credit are:
  1. The student must be using the revised 4th edition (2006) of the Understanding the Times curriculum.
  2. The student must complete the chosen syllabus (either the 180-day for 3 credits or the 90-day for 2 credits), and pass with a grade of at least a C average.
  3. The student must register with Summit Ministries by May 2, 2008, and pay the tuition.
  4. The student must submit to Summit Ministries copies of the ten unit tests and the final exam, and the coursework form with the teacher's signature and grade summary, by June 2, 2008. (See the mailing address under #6.)
8. How much extra work is required of the school or home school group?
The school or group is responsible for providing an instructor for the class, who will grade all tests throughout the year (keeping a copy for each student, or overseeing that each student is keeping copies, to submit at the end of the year) and then sign off that each student pursuing the college credit has completed the course satisfactorily (see final coursework form on college credit page).
9. What determines the grade that each student receives from Bryan College?
The grade that each student receives on their official transcript from Bryan College is determined solely by his or her combined grade received on the unit tests and final exam.
10. To whom do I address my questions about this program?
Please send all your questions regarding this program to Amanda Lewis at Summit Ministries. She may be reached by email, collegecredit@summit.org, or by phone at 719.685.9103.
Once the course has been completed and all materials sent to Bryan College, the primary contact becomes the Registrar's Office at Bryan College. She can be contacted by calling 423.775.7236.
11. How do I transfer my grades from Bryan College to the institution that I will be attending?
To obtain a copy of your academic transcript, you must submit a written request to the Records Office. Please include the following information: Your name (and any maiden or former names), your current address, the academic year in which the course was taken, the name of the course (Understanding the Times), your social security number, the address(es) you want your transcript sent to, and your signature. Send your transcript request to:
Bryan College
Records/Registrar, Box 7784
PO Box 7000
Dayton, TN 37321