Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a "real" degree?

Evangel has earned an excellent reputation as a Christian learning-centered community of faith, which confers baccalaureate and master's degrees. Evangel is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the Commission on Accreditation-Council on Social Work Education. The Missouri State Department of Education recognizes Evangel graduates who have completed the teacher education program by issuing teaching certificates. Further, Evangel is approved for study for foreign students and is listed in the directory of the U.S. Office of Education. The University has also been approved as an accredited university for four years of veterans' training under Public Laws 550 and 634.

Your degree will be equivalent to the degree granted to students in the day program, carrying with it the prestige of a fully accredited university.

Does Evangel accept credits from several years ago?

Yes, we review all previous credits, regardless of the time period. You will receive an evaluation transcript that shows credits accepted from other institutions and applied toward your degree at Evangel.

Will other colleges accept the credits I earn at Evangel?

Acceptance of credit in transfer is always at the discretion of the receiving institution. Evangel makes no guarantee that any credit awarded, whether traditional or experiential, will be accepted in transfer to another institution. Some institutions have policies or agreements whereby they accept transcripted credits for experiential learning from institutions without question. Such agreements are frequently found within a university system or geographic region. All credit for experiential learning earned at Evangel will apply to graduation requirements at Evangel University.

When and where do classes meet?

All of our seated classes meet on campus. Classes meet on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. On week nights, classes meet 6–10 p.m. Students in the majors will be assigned a night when enrolled in a cohort. Students taking foundational/general education courses may have classes any of the listed nights or Saturday mornings 8 a.m.–noon. Some classes are also offered online. The specific offerings for the courses are listed in the foundational/elective course schedule.

What is the lowest grade that I can receive in a core course?

The lowest acceptable grade for any course is a C-. Only three courses will be accepted with the grade of C-. Any course with a grade lower than C-, as well as any course with a C- beyond the three allowed, must be repeated with the next successive cohort. Any course from which a student withdraws or earns an incomplete must also be repeated with the next successive cohort. Failure to successfully complete the course with the next cohort may result in the student being placed on academic probation. Students must pay the current rate of tuition to repeat a course.

How can I graduate with honors?

In the case of transfer students, at least 60 credit hours must be earned at Evangel University with a grade point average of 3.6 or above. Credits based on life/work experience or testing are not included in the 60 hours required for honors.