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 be increased from 12 to 13.
- 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 14. 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 log in to Etrive and 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 exemption. Please log in to Etrive and 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?
The School of Education will provide the Chapel Attendance office a list of those students who are Student Teaching. Those students who participate in a practicum will need to provide the Chapel Attendance Office a copy of their practicum schedule signed by the co-operating teacher that accompanies the Chapel-Convocation Exemption form. To file for exemption, please log in to Etrive and 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