Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Where do most graduate students live (married & single)?
   Many of the married graduate students live in Sherrod Park Apartments, the on-campus apartments for married students only.  The single graduate students live in various off-campus apartments such as Riatta Ranch, Eastern Oaks, and Country Place, or the on-campus apartments for single students only, University Park.  Still other single students live in private residences, duplexes, and fourplexes near campus. Learn more about Housing Options.

2. What percentage of graduate students receive financial aid; assistantships,
   scholarships, or grants?
   81% of full-time graduate students receive some form of financial aid. Learn more about Financial Aid.

3. How many graduate hours consititute a full load?
   A course load of 9 hours is considered full-time, 6 hours is considered half-time.  However, some programs require their students to enroll in 12 hours per semester.

4. What percentage of graduate students are members of churches other than the Church of Christ?
   40% of ACU graduate students indicate a religious affiliation of something other  than the Church of Christ.

5. What do graduate students do for fun in Abilene?
   ACU graduate students have a variety of activities available to them, finding time to do them is the problem!  Students participate in intramural sports, monthly free lunches, free movies on campus, holiday banquets, BBQs, and forums.  Most programs plan additional activites for students in the department.
   ACU has an active Graduate Student Association.  The Graduate Student Association (GSA) was established to contribute to the academic, professional, and social formation of graduate students.  With the variety of graduate programs being offered at ACU, the GSA helps bring the different programs together for a community atmosphere among graduate students.  Monthly lunches (free pizza!), a winter banquet and other activities are planned so that graduate students can take time from their studies and become part of this community.
   In addition to campus activities, students also connect with the Abilene community by volunteering in various service organizations, such as "Meals on Wheels," "Habitat for Humanity," and in local congregations.

6. As a non-resident student attending one-week intensive courses, what housing options are available?
   We frequently are able to arrange on-campus housing in furnished apartments at
   University Park.  If on-campus housing is unavailable, there are a number of hotels nearby. Learn more about On-Campus Housing or Hotels in Abilene.

7. How do I schedule a campus visit and what opportunities are available
   during my stay?
   To schedule a visit to ACU, call the Graduate Admissions Office at 1-800-395-4723, or (325) 674-2466, or e-mail gradinfo@acu.edu.  During your visit, we encourage and will be happy to arrange for you to take a tour of the campus, meet with your advisor, and attend a class.