Chapel Policies FAQ –
For more details, refer to the Student Handbook
Who must attend Chapel?
How many attended chapels are required?
The Chapel-Convocation attendance policy requires a minimum of 12 out of 15 Tuesday Chapels.
What happens if a student doesn’t make the required number?
Failure to Meet the Minimum Chapel Attendance Requirement:
- A student who fails to accumulate the required number of chapel credits in any given semester will be placed on chapel warning for the following semester. Additionally, if the student has earned 24 academic credit hours or more from Anderson University, a fine of $50 will be applied to the student’s account. While on chapel warning, a student’s required number of chapel credits will remain at 12.
- A student who fails to accumulate the required number of chapel credits while on chapel warning will be placed on chapel probation for the following semester. Additionally, the student will be charged a fine of $100. While on chapel probation, a student’s required number of chapel credits will be increased from 12 to 13. The Center for Spiritual & Intercultural Life may notify important stakeholders (academic advisors, coaches, parents, etc.) when a student is placed on chapel probation.
- A student who fails to accumulate the required number of chapel credits while on chapel probation may be suspended from the university for one semester unless an appeal is submitted and approved.
*Refer to the Student Handbook
What happens if a student drops to part-time during the semester?
For any student dropping to part-time (less than 12 credit hours) while living in a residence hall, the Chapel attendance requirement remains 12 Chapel credits. Students who commute, live outside the city limits, and have no classes on Tuesdays can be exempted from the 12 Chapel credit requirement. To file for exemption, please go to the AU Okta page and click on the DocuNest Tile for Student Forms to fill out the Chapel Exemption Form.
What should a student do who has a legitimate, ongoing reason to miss chapel?
If a student has a legitimate, ongoing reason to miss chapel, the student must file for an exemption. To file for an exemption, please go to the AU Okta page and click on the DocuNest Tile for Student Forms to fill out the Chapel Exemption Form.
What happens if a student forgets to turn in a Chapel-Convocation Exemption form on time?
Since exemptions are only recognized for future dates and not applied retroactively, a student will be required to earn the adjusted chapel credits or face a chapel warning, probation, or possibly suspension.
*Refer to the Student Handbook
What if a student has a job that affects Chapel?
Exemptions are not given to accommodate for employment. Students should plan for chapel as one would an academic class and avoid scheduling work during chapel times.
Do commuter students need to attend?
Exceptions are made for students who commute who:
- Live outside the city limits, and
- Have no classes on Tuesdays
What if a student has a practicum or is student teaching during the Chapel hour?
If a student has a teaching practicum or ongoing student teaching, their professor must complete a Professor Verification Form found on AU Okta in the DocuNest Faculty/Staff Tile. To file for an exemption, please go to the AU Okta page and click on the DocuNest Tile for Student Forms to fill out the Chapel Exemption Form.
What happens if a student gets caught trying to “scam” the Chapel Attendance Policy?
Conduct related to chapel attendance is considered by the university judicial code as one of the following:
- 4.11 Violation of Published Rules
- 4.22 Misuse of University Documents
- 4.43 Furnishing False Information
- 4.44 Contempt
- 4.46 Other Misconduct
Sanctions will apply to those found in violation.
*Refer to the Student Handbook