Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2024

PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
August 2024
Aug 19
Aug 22
22 August 2024

Due by 12:00 pm

September 2024
Sep 02
02 September 2024

Offices closed, no class meetings

Sep 23
23 September 2024

September 23 - 26, 2024

October 2024
Oct 03
Oct 30
30 October 2024

Graduating online and on-ground students

Oct 31
31 October 2024

Continuing online and on-ground students

November 2024
Nov 21
Nov 25
25 November 2024

Offices closed Wednesday - Friday

December 2024
Dec 02
02 December 2024

December 2 - 5, 2024

Dec 06
Dec 09
09 December 2024

December graduating students

Dec 11
11 December 2024

Continuing students

Dec 20
20 December 2024

December 20, 2024 - January 3, 2025. This does not include counseling centers

Fall 2024 Refund Schedules

Full Semester: Fall 2024 (8.19.24 – 12.6.24)
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through August 22nd
100% Refund
August 23rd – 28th
90% Refund
August 29th – September 5th
75% Refund
September 6th – October 9th
50% Refund
After October 9th at 5:00 PM
No Refunds
Mini-Term 1: Fall 2024 (8.19.24 – 10.8.24)
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through August 22nd
100% Refund
August 23rd – 27th
90% Refund
August 28th – 29th
75% Refund
August 30th – September 13th
50% Refund
After September 13th at 5:00 PM
No Refunds
Mini-Term 2: Fall 2024 (10.9.24 – 12.6.24)
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through October 15th
100% Refund
October 16th – 17th
90% Refund
October 18th – October 22nd
75% Refund
October 23rd – November 5th
50% Refund
After November 5th at 5:00 PM
No Refunds

Spring Semester 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
January 2025
Jan 06
Jan 06
06 January 2025

Last Day to Make Financial Arrangements

Jan 13
Jan 16
16 January 2025

Due by 12:00 pm

Jan 20
20 January 2025

Offices closed, No Class Meetings

February 2025
Feb 17
17 February 2025

February 17-20, 2025

March 2025
Mar 10
April 2025
Apr 18
18 April 2025

Offices closed, no class meetings

Apr 24
Apr 28
28 April 2025

April 28 – May 1, 2025

May 2025

Spring 2025 Refund Schedules

Full Semester: Spring 2025 (1.13.25 – 5.2.25)
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through January 16th
100% Refund
January 17th – 23rd
90% Refund
January 24th – 30th
75% Refund
January 31st – March 5th
50% Refund
After March 5th at 5:00 PM
No Refunds
Half-Term 1: Spring 2025 (1.13.25 – 3.4.25)
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through January 16th
100% Refund
January 17th – 21st
90% Refund
January 22nd – 27th
75% Refund
January 28th – February 7th
50% Refund
After February 7th at 5:00 PM
No Refunds
Half-Term 2: Spring 2025 (3.5.25 – 5.2.25)
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
March 11th
100% Refund
March 12th – 17th
90% Refund
March 18th – 25th
75% Refund
March 26th – April 2nd
50% Refund
After April 2nd at 5:00 PM
No Refunds

Summer Semester 2025

PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
May 2025
May 19
19 May 2025

Last Day to Make Financial Arrangements

May 26
26 May 2025

Offices closed, no class meetings

May 27
May 29
29 May 2025

Due by 12:00 PM

June 2025
Jun 19
19 June 2025

Offices closed, no class meetings

July 2025
Jul 04
04 July 2025

Offices closed, no class meetings

August 2025
Aug 04
04 August 2025

August 4 – August 7, 2025

Summer 2025 Refund Schedules

Full Semester: Spring 2025 (1.13.25 – 5.2.25)
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through January 16th
100% Refund
January 17th – 23rd
90% Refund
January 24th – 30th
75% Refund
January 31st – March 5th
50% Refund
After March 5th at 5:00 PM
No Refunds
Half-Term 1: Spring 2025 (1.13.25 – 3.4.25)
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through January 16th
100% Refund
January 17th – 21st
90% Refund
January 22nd – 27th
75% Refund
January 28th – February 7th
50% Refund
After February 7th at 5:00 PM
No Refunds
Half-Term 2: Spring 2025 (3.5.25 – 5.2.25)
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
March 11th
100% Refund
March 12th – 17th
90% Refund
March 18th – 25th
75% Refund
March 26th – April 2nd
50% Refund
After April 2nd at 5:00 PM
No Refunds
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) in Spiritual Formation and Leadership

Application Requirements

  • Admission application with a $50 nonrefundable application fee 
  • An acknowledgement that the applicant has reviewed the Statement of Faith
  • A 40 hours Master’s degree with 11 hours of Bible and Theology in Ministry or a related field of study 
  • Three completed reference forms:
    • Pastoral Reference
    • Character reference
    • Academic or professional reference
  • Resume
  • Academic Writing Sample 
  • Personal Interview with the Dean of the School of Ministry and Program Director 
  • A personal statement that outlines the applicant’s intent behind applying for the Doctor of Ministry at Richmont. Said application must be between 500 to 700 words typed, double spaced.