Advance Placement and Life Experience Credits
Prospective students come from varied academic backgrounds, and they also possess a wide-ranging degree of academic abilities and experiences. All Saints recognizes this range of differences and reflects its understanding in admissions policies. Some students may “test out” of general education and language courses, based on prior academic experience or knowledge. Appeals for such exceptions must be requested in writing before a student will be granted this privilege. In some instances, students may appeal to demonstrate their competency through other means.

As many as 24 credits may be granted to a student for outstanding life experience in a given field of ministry or professional service. Appeal for such credit is to be made in writing to the Director of Admissions. The 24-credits may be granted in the form of exemption from certain general education and professional studies courses.

Advanced Placement Portfolio
All students who request advance placement must compile an Advanced Placement Portfolio that will outline all prior experiences and educational attainments that specifically qualify him/her for the advanced placement. The portfolio must be prepared before the end of the student’s second semester of study. It will be done under the supervision of a faculty member and finally must be finally approved by the academic dean. The office of the academic dean will have some guidelines for the compilation of the advanced placement portfolio.

Re-Admission of Former Students
Any student who has once attended All Saints Bible College (or the C.H. Mason Bible College of Memphis) and has been absent from the college for twelve (12) months or longer, or has withdrawn from the school or has been suspended, may be re-admitted. The student must: (1) complete an application for admission (at no charge), (2) clear all financial obligations to the Bible College, (3) complete any undone academic work, and (4) submit official transcripts from any colleges attended since leaving All Saints Bible College.

Students already in possession of Associate and/or Bachelor’s Degree
A student who has already earned an undergraduate degree must request an official transcript from the registrar of the school from which the student graduated certifying the degree that she/he has, in fact, been awarded. Requests for transfer of credits earned at non-accredited colleges are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Courses taken at an accredited college are transferable at All Saints Bible College as long as they are comparable to courses offered at the Bible College. Only courses with grades of “C” or better may be transferred. Students should consult the section of the catalog on Academic Policies for information on the residency requirement for students either transferring from or transferring credits from other schools.

Veterans
Veterans are welcome to apply to All Saints Bible College. Appeal for the use of VA benefits should be made directly to the Veteran’s Administration office in his/her state for Veterans Educational Assistance (G.I. Bill) or Disabled Veterans or War Orphans acts.

All Saints Bible College admits students under special conditions as (1) Auditors, (2) Certificate Students, or (3) Non-Degree Seeking Students.

Auditors
Auditors are those students who take classes but do not wish to receive credit for the class taken. Persons seeking auditor status must indicate this on their application form. No course taken for “audit” credit may be transferred into a degree-tract program.

Certificate Students
Certificate students are non-degree seekers who want to enhance their academic record, gain credentials for denominational licensing and ordination, or are simply seeking to fulfill personal intellectual goals. Some certificate-based courses may be transferred into the degree-tract. Appeals for such transfers must be made directly to the academic dean. The transfers are not guaranteed. The office of the academic dean will determine when such credits will be granted.

Non-Degree Seeking Students
Non-degree students are persons who are taking courses for credit but are not pursuing a certificate or degree. If a non-degree student decides to transfer into a degree program, s/he must request the transfer in writing the semester prior to which the transfer is desired. Non-degree seeking students must meet all other enrollment requirements if s/he wants to transfer into a degree program.