Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2023

PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
August 2023
Aug 14
Aug 17
17 August 2023

Due by 12:00 pm

September 2023
Sep 04
04 September 2023

Offices closed, no class meetings

Sep 18
18 September 2023

September 18 - 21

Sep 28
October 2023
November 2023
Nov 16
Nov 20
20 November 2023

Offices closed November 20 - 24

Nov 27
27 November 2023

November 27-30

December 2023
Dec 01
Dec 04
04 December 2023

December graduating students

Dec 06
06 December 2023

Continuing students

Dec 18
18 December 2023

December 18, 2023 – January 2, 2024. This does not include counseling centers

Fall 2023 Refund Schedules

Full Semester
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through August 18th
100% Refund
August 19th – 23rd
90% Refund
August 24th – September 8th
75% Refund
September 9th – October 5th
50% Refund
After October 5th
No Refunds
Half Term 1: Fall 2023
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through August 17th
100% Refund
August 18th – 22nd
90% Refund
August 23rd – 24th
75% Refund
August 25th – 30th
50% Refund
After August 30th
No Refunds
Half Term 2: Fall 2023
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through October 10th
100% Refund
October 11th – 12th
90% Refund
October 13th – October 17th
75% Refund
October 18th – October 30th
50% Refund
After October 30th
No Refunds

Spring Semester 2024

PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
January 2024
Jan 03
Jan 03
03 January 2024

Last Day to Make Financial Arrangements

Jan 08
Jan 12
Jan 15
15 January 2024

Offices closed, no class meetings

February 2024
Feb 12
12 February 2024

February 12-15, 2024

Feb 22
March 2024
Mar 04
04 March 2024

March 4-7, 2024

Mar 12
12 March 2024

December 2024, May 2025, and August 2025 graduates

Mar 29
29 March 2024

Offices closed, no class meetings

April 2024
Apr 18
Apr 22
22 April 2024

April 22-25

May 2024

Spring 2024 Refund Schedules

Full Semester
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through January 12th
100% Refund
January 13th – 18th
90% Refund
January 19th – February 5th
75% Refund
February 6th – February 28th
50% Refund
After February 28th
No Refunds
Half Term 1: Spring 2024
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through January 11th
100% Refund
January 12th – 16th
90% Refund
January 17th – 22nd
75% Refund
January 23rd – February 5th
50% Refund
After February 5th
No Refunds
Half Term 2: Spring 2024
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through March 12th
100% Refund
March 13th – 14th
90% Refund
March 15th – March 19th
75% Refund
March 20th – April 2nd
50% Refund
After April 2nd
No Refunds

Summer Semester 2024

PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
May 2024
May 13
13 May 2024

Last Day to Make Financial Arrangements

May 20
May 27
27 May 2024

Offices closed, no class meetings

June 2024
Jun 19
19 June 2024

Offices closed, no class meetings

July 2024
Jul 04
04 July 2024

Offices closed, no class meetings

Jul 29
29 July 2024

July 29- August 1, 2024

August 2024

Summer Refund Schedules

Full Semester
PLEASE BE ADVISED, ALL DEADLINES MUST BE MET BY 5:00 PM EST UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

This schedule applies to all weekly and online courses offered in Summer 2024

Date Charge for Drop or Withdrawal
Through May 24th
100% Refund
May 25th – May 29th
90% Refund
May 30th – June 6th
75% Refund
June 7th – 25th
50% Refund
After June 25th
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.