Start with your goals and your experience
Canon considers applicants who want to increase their knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. Its published admissions policy considers applicants without regard to sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin. Academic background and experience are evaluated individually to develop a personal program of study.
Your application, step by step
- Discuss your intended program and request the official application from admissions.
- Submit the completed application, applicable fees and academic transcripts.
- Document every claim for transfer, ministry or prior-learning credit.
- Receive an admissions decision and a personalized degree plan after evaluation.
- Review your Curriculum & Financial Agreement before enrollment and course access.
Entrance qualifications
The published entrance requirement is a high school diploma at registration, or consideration through the university’s Ability to Benefit route.
Ability to Benefit applicants
Mature applicants without a high school diploma, or who do not meet normal admission criteria, may be considered when they are at least 21 years old and have been away from formal education for at least two years. Conditional acceptance may include probation for the first three courses. Admissions confirms eligibility; acceptance is not automatic.
Transcripts and supporting documents
- Provide an official academic transcript from each secondary and post-secondary institution attended, including institutions from which you request transfer credit.
- Transcripts must show courses, marks and degrees awarded. The published policy requests them directly from the institution in a sealed envelope and does not accept faxed copies. Ask admissions about any approved electronic delivery method.
- Include a certified, signed and stamped or sealed English translation when the original is not in English.
- Submitted documents become university records and are not returned. Keep your own copies.
- A program may also request a resume, student profile, statement of interest or references.
An initial credit listing may be used for evaluation, but supporting transcripts are required before graduation. Unsupported credits may need to be replaced by additional coursework and fees.
Transfer and prior-learning credit
Transfer courses must meet the published minimum of a C grade or better, equivalent to a 2.0 grade point. Courses are evaluated for their fit with the degree plan. Properly documented prior learning and ministry experience may also be considered.
| Degree level | Life experience | Ministry experience | Previous college study |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | Up to 30 credits; prior learning limited to 25% of required hours | Up to 30 credits | No numeric ceiling stated in the published guideline; subject to evaluation |
| Master | Not applicable | Up to 6 credits | Only study above the earned bachelor degree; subject to evaluation |
| Doctorate | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable in the published credit-award guideline |
These are evaluation limits, not an automatic award of credit or a degree. A bachelor-level awarded-degree recommendation requires separate university approval. Doctoral prerequisites and the applicable 36- or 60-hour route are reviewed independently of this credit-award table.
Study pace and course requirements
Your courses follow your approved degree plan. Canon recommends completing at least one course every three months; motivated students may progress faster. Confirm the pace, catalog rules and deadlines applicable to your agreement. Completion time depends on your background, program and circumstances.
For online study, use the assigned recorded lessons and materials in the campus. Course requirements may include lecture outlines, summaries, an examination and, for associate and bachelor studies, a subject-related book report. Follow the current instructions for each enrolled course and complete required submissions before moving ahead.
See the online campus or preview course outlines.
Grades and academic standing
Published grading scale
| Grade | Numerical range | Meaning | Grade points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 91-100 | Excellent | 4 |
| B | 81-90 | Good | 3 |
| C | 71-80 | Average | 2 |
| D | 61-70 | Poor | 1 |
| F | Below 61 | Failure | 0 |
| S | Not numerical | Satisfactory; credit earned without GPA effect | Not applicable |
| U | Not numerical | Unsatisfactory; additional work required | Not specified |
| N | Not numerical | Audit / personal growth | Not specified |
| W | Not numerical | Official withdrawal; not included in GPA | Not applicable |
This is the published catalog scale. Consult the current course assessment instructions for the grading rules applicable to your enrollment.
Repeating a course, dismissal and readmission
A student may request permission to retake an examination graded below C. A failed course must be repeated to receive graduation credit; the published policy records the higher grade.
The administration may place a student on probation, suspend or dismiss a student for unsatisfactory academic standing, progress, conduct or financial obligations. A dismissed student may reapply through admissions, but readmission is not guaranteed and requires written presidential approval.
Payment plans and published fees
The published financial policy offers payment in full at registration (Plan A) or a personalized payment arrangement agreed between the university and the student (Plan B). Request a written total and schedule before committing to either plan.
Published tuition and fee schedule
| Item | Published amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Application | $100 | Nonrefundable |
| Tuition | $50 per credit hour | Confirm current program pricing |
| Materials | $25 per course | Nonrefundable; some courses may have additional fees |
| Program evaluation with prior learning | $50 | Nonrefundable |
| Prior-learning credit | $15 per credit hour | Before credits are added to the transcript prior to graduation |
| Practicum / internship | Varies | Depends on the internship and degree plan |
| Graduation | $125 | After the final course |
| Transcript | $5 each | Written request required |
These amounts are carried from the university’s published admissions schedule, which states that fees may change without notice. Confirm current tuition, fees and terms in your written agreement before enrollment.
Discuss tuition and payment arrangements
Refunds and transcript requests
The published refund policy provides for a tuition refund when a student withdraws in writing within three days of the date the course application is received. Fees designated nonrefundable are excluded. Obtain the current refund policy and confirm its application to your enrollment before paying.
Transcripts require the student’s written request. The published policy sends official transcripts directly to another institution, rather than to the student. Acceptance of transferred credit is at the receiving institution’s discretion.
Build your personal degree plan
Discuss your education, experience and goals with admissions. Request written confirmation of your program requirements, approved transfer credits and financial arrangements.