Undergraduate students who enroll on a full-time basis enjoy a significant savings, receiving 50 percent off the published tuition rate. Student Services SCU provides support for all aspects of the distance learning experience. ProQuest Religion Database and First Search library programs give students access to 65 online databases, including the Library of Congress. Students have access to the collections of 150 theological schools online. Personal academic advising is performed via phone or e-mail.
Students also receive personal evaluations of their degree program.
Students can register for a course designed to show them how to prepare a portfolio that demonstrates prior learning. Credit is awarded by the Office of Portfolio Development for prior learning that is demonstrated through a documented learning portfolio. Faculty Instructional faculty members total 21. Faculty members are specialized in their areas and have training in distance learning delivery. There is a rolling admission plan.