Important reminders:

1. The Spiritual Formation Exemption online form is available here.
2. Students requesting an exemption must submit a new Exemption Request each semester.
3. In order to receive the full number of exemptions, the exemption must be processed by September 26th, 2020 (See qualifiable exemptions below). Students must submit the required documentation/evidence of the reason for the exemption; e.g., a letter from the new employer on company letterhead, doctor’s note, etc. All documentation will be submitted through the Exemption form ELECTRONICALLY.
4. Failure to submit an exemption request by the appropriate deadline may result in a student’s failure to earn enough credits for the semester.
5. Exemption requests received before September 26th will be prorated (to a reduced number of credits) if they are approved.
6. A student who is approved for a 5 day-per-week exemption will still be required to earn 5 spiritual formation credits.
   

Exemptions will only be considered based on the following qualifications: 

1. Students have a job (on or off campus) that prohibits them from attending chapel during the 11 o’clock hour. 
2. Students are volunteering (on or off campus) that prohibits them from attending chapel during the 11 o’clock hour. 
3. Students have a doctor’s or therapist’s note excusing them from chapel requirements based on mental/physical/emotional health.

Please refer to our COVID Policy on COVID related Exemptions for Spring 2021.