how can you request a course substitute/equivalency ldsbc

by Dr. Bernard Gislason DVM 7 min read

How do I substitute a course for a required course?

Official academic transcript requests are made online at ldsbc.edu. Transcripts may not be ordered by phone, e-mail, paper or fax. Transcripts can be requested by both current and former LDSBC students by logging into their current or former student account.

Do I need a transcript to apply to LDSBC?

Students may choose one of the two and should request the detail report that the evaluation service send directly to LDS Business College. They must also provide the College with an official copy of their transcripts from the institution they attended. International Education Research Foundations, Inc. P.O. Box 3665, Culver City, CA 90231-3665

How many credit hours will LDSBC accept from PathwayConnect?

Religion credit earned at other LDS Church schools will transfer to LDSBC as an equivalent religion course or elective credit so long as the course is taken for credit and such credit is noted on an official transcript. While religion credits from other LDS Church schools may transfer to fulfill required religion content, they do not satisfy ...

How much credit do I need for a replacement course?

Admissions LDS Business College accepts qualified students without regard to race, color, creed, gender, national origin, age, or disability, provided they have met the equivalent of high school graduation requirements and the ability to benefit; agree to abide by the Church Educational System (CES) Honor Code, including the Dress and Grooming Standards, and are otherwise …

What happens if you don't submit transcripts to LDSBC?

and international, may result in disciplinary action including dismissal from LDBC.

Does LDSBC evaluate transcripts?

Official transcripts are transcripts mailed in a sealed envelope from the institution or through a secured electronic transmission. LDSBC will not evaluate transcripts submitted via any method deemed unsecure by the College.

Does LDSBC have articulation agreements?

While LDSBC makes every effort to establish articulation agreements with other colleges and universities, students who are considering transferring to another college or university should review that institution’s transfer guidelines.

Can I transfer credits to LDSBC?

LDSBC generally accepts college level transfer credits from regionally-accredited colleges and universities. Courses from institutions that are not regionally-accredited are generally not transferable to LDSBC except in circumstances where there is an articulation agreement with a specific institution and program. Generally, courses completed 10 or more years ago will be accepted as elective credit.

How many credit hours does LDSBC accept?

LDSBC will accept nine (9) credit hours of elective credit and six (6) credit hours of religion from the student’s PathwayConnect experience. LDSBC’s partnership with PathwayConnect gives students a wide range of educational and career options. The degrees offered through LDSBC accommodate students who want to transfer to BYU-Idaho or other higher educational institutions.

How many credits do you need to transfer to college after high school?

Freshman: The applicant has not completed any College or University work AFTER completing high school or a GED. Transfer with fewer than 24 credits: The student has completed fewer than 24 credits of College or University work after completing high school or a GED.

How old do you have to be to go to home school?

Home school students who qualify for admission are admitted after reaching age 17, or after the graduation date of their traditional high school class. Students must submit the equivalent of a high school diploma. The following are the equivalent of a high school diploma:

What is a high school diploma?

High School diploma earned from a U.S. accredited public, private, or charter school. IB Diploma. GED, HiSET, or CHSPE passing testing. Diploma, certificate, or transcript showing completion of Home School program that is recognized by a state as evidence of High School Completion.

Can a former student with no additional credits attend LDSBC?

Former student with no additional credit: The student has earned credits from LDSBC and has not attended any other College or University since last attending LDSBC (If completed a certificate or degree at LDSBC, select post-degree applicant type).

Can you pay a portion of LDSBC registration deposit?

The registration hold will be removed once all required documents and full deposit are received. There is no option for students to pay a portion of the deposit. A full deposit is required. At LDSBC, the deposit will be held in escrow with the intent that it will assist the student to begin school.

Do international students have to pay a deposit at LDS Business College?

All international students (those in F-1 status) are required to pay a deposit as follows:

How many credit hours does LDSBC accept?

LDSBC will accept nine (9) credit hours of elective credit and six (6) credit hours of religion from the student’s PathwayConnect experience. LDSBC’s partnership with PathwayConnect gives students a wide range of educational and career options. The degrees offered through LDSBC accommodate students who want to transfer to BYU-Idaho or other higher educational institutions.

When a student requires their attendance to be deferred for a specific and designated time to serve a mission

When a student requires their attendance to be deferred for a specific and designated time to serve a mission or is called on military duty, student will need to submit a deferment form indicat ing the semester they will return.

What is good honor code standing?

The term "good Honor Code standing" means that a student's conduct is consistent with the Honor Code and the ideals and principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Excommunication, disfellowshipped, or disaffiliation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints automatically results in the loss of good Honor Code standing. Further, a student is not in good Honor Code standing if his or her ecclesiastical endorsement has either lapsed or has been withdrawn, or if the Honor Code Office has placed a "hold" on the student's records.

What does it mean to be in good honor code?

When a student is in good honor code standing, they have the blessings of protection, preparation and peace. It also means a student’s conduct is consistent with the Principles of Personal Honor, the CES Honor Code, The Family: A Proclamation to the World, For the Strength of Youth, the College Standards and Policies, and the principles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, both on and off campus. Students must be in good honor code standing to be admitted to, continue enrollment at, and graduate from LDSBC.

What is tithing money?

Tithing dollars fund the majority of a student’s education at LDS Business College, and admission is reserved primarily for those who adhere to the principles and practices of the Church. The educational experience at the College should augment and enhance righteous worship. Students must attend weekly Church meetings in order to receive an ecclesiastical endorsement from their bishop and continue as a student.

Why do students withdraw from classes?

Students are expected to take responsibility to ensure that their schedules are correct and to attend all courses for which they are registered until they officially withdraw from those courses. The following policies apply:

How old do you have to be to go to home school?

Home school students who qualify for admission are admitted after reaching age 17, or after the graduation date of their traditional high school class. Students must submit the equivalent of a high school diploma. The following are the equivalent of a high school diploma:

What is a course substitution request?

A course substitution request is made when a student desires to substitute one course for a required course when a clear relationship exists between the two. This form may also be used for a complete replacement of a Liberty course requirement.

How many credits are required for a replacement course?

(Consult your Advisor for more information). The replacement course should fulfill at least 2/3 of the credit requirement of the required course in the program.

What is SOE in engineering?

School of Engineering (SOE) Majors: For its major courses and other required courses found on the right-side of the Degree Completion Plan, this school utilizes a different course substitution form and process.

Can you count lower level courses as upper level?

A lower-level course substituting for an upper-level requirement is not able to count toward the number of upper-level hours required. Changing programs or breaking enrollment may nullify the request.