Course Schedule
Academic Policies
Accreditation
- Lubbock Christian University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. Lubbock Christian University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Lubbock Christian University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website www.sacscoc.org.
- The Lubbock Christian University Bachelor of Social Work program is accredited by the:
- Council on Social Work Education
- 1725 Duke Street, Suite 500, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
- (703) 683-8080
- The graduate Nursing program at Lubbock Christian University Department of Nursing located in Lubbock, Texas is accredited by the:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
- (404) 975-5000
- The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Graduate Nursing program is to continue accreditation.
- Effective October 9, 2023, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). This candidacy status expires on October 9, 2025.
- The undergraduate Nursing program at Lubbock Christian University Department of Nursing located in Lubbock, Texas is accredited by the:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
- (404) 975-5000
- The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the undergraduate Nursing program is to continue accreditation.
- The Lubbock Christian University Business programs offered through the Lubbock Christian University School of Business are accredited by the:
- Accreditation Council for Business School and Programs (ACSBP)
- 1520 West 19th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213
- For information on specific program accreditation, see the School of Business section of the catalog.
- The Lubbock Christian University teacher education programs are accredited by:
- Texas Education Agency Educator Certification and Standards
- 1701 North Congress Avenue WBT 5-100, Austin, Texas 78701
Admission Standards
Complaints
Students and prospective students are encouraged to discuss their concerns with appropriate university employees and make reasonable efforts to resolve their concerns informally. Students may also initiate formal complaints using the complaint form linked below. Complaints will be processed without unlawful discrimination, and complainants will not be subject to retaliation.
- Student Complaint Procedures
- Link to University Complaint Form
- For general complaints not resolved by the University, you may contact the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board at StudentComplaints@thecb.state.tx.us or, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, College Readiness and Success Division, P.O. Box 12788, Austin, TX 78711-2788.
- For State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) related complaints about distance learning not resolved by the University, please review the SARA student complaint form and instructions
- For accreditation related complaints not resolved by the University, you may contact SACSCOC.
- For teacher educator preparation complaints not resolved by the University, you may contact TEA.
- For School of Business complaints not resolved by the University, you may contact ACSBP.
Cost and Financial Assistance Information
- LCU Financial Assistance
- Net Price Calculator for Freshmen
- Net Price Calculator for Transfers
- LCU Tuition and Fees
- LCU Housing Rates
- College Affordability and Transparency Center
- Paying for College
- Types of Federal Financial Aid (Loans, Grants, and Work Study)
- Federal Student Loan Entrance Counseling
- Federal Student Loan Exit Counseling
Crime Report
Disciplinary Proceeding Disclosures
Disclosures for State Authorization
Lubbock Christian University is authorized to operate as an institution of higher education in Texas.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is an agreement among member states that establish national standards for interstate offering of post-secondary distance education courses and programs. Lubbock Christian University is a member of SARA and has been approved to participate in State Reciprocity Agreements
- Disclosures for Programs leading to License or Certification
- University Refund Policies
- University Accreditation Status Disclosures
- Title IV Status Disclosure: Lubbock Christian University Title IV Status Disclosures Lubbock Christian University completed reauthorization by the Department of Education September 28, 2022, submitting its Eligibility and Certification Approval Report. The Title IV Eligibility Certificate Approval Report and the Program Participation Agreement, signed on behalf of the Secretary of Education, acknowledges that the university is qualified to participate in nine Title IV and Higher Education Authorization Act (HEA) programs until June 30, 2028. The university is not under any limitations, suspensions, or terminations by the U.S. Department of Education, nor is it on reimbursement or any other exceptional status.
- For complaints concerning distance education, please see Student Complaint section above for LCU Student Complaint Process and SARA Complaint Process information
Disclosure of Requirements for Passing a Criminal Background Check
Several academic programs prepare students to seek certification or licensing. Students entering a program to prepare for licensing or certification should be aware that a licensing or certification authority may require a criminal background check, and may consider individuals with convictions or deferred adjudication for a felony or misdemeanor offense to be ineligible. Students with a concern have the right to request that the licensing authority issue a criminal history evaluation letter regarding their eligibility. For more information, consult the specific licensing or certification authority. See the University Catalog for programs that prepare students for licensing or certification.
Disclosure of Service on Lender Advisory Boards
The Financial Assistance Office at Lubbock Christian University abides by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrator federal code of conduct and does not serve on lender advisory boards.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Emergency Procedures
Enrollment Information
Immunization Policy
Intellectual Property
Institutional Profile
Missing Persons Procedures
Mission
Organizational Diagram
Plans for Improvement
Refund Policy
Security and Fire Safety Report
Student Handbook
Student Success Indicators:
The indicators of student success we assess to evaluate student achievement and identify areas for improvement are based on the Mission of LCU, our identity and values as a Christ-centered institution, the goals the 2027 Platinum Plan, a strategic vision for LCU, and the LCU promise to students, that We Walk with You.
Student Success Indicators:
- Retention Rates: First year (fall to fall) retention rates for beginning, first-time-in-college students
- Graduation Rates: Six-year graduation rates (as reported to IPEDS)
- First Destination Outcomes: Knowledge and Placement rates for graduates within 6 months of graduation
- Student Athlete Academic Success Rates
To assess and improve student success, we identified these measures of student achievement. We collect data annually to review outcomes in each of these areas. Analysis of these results helps us identify opportunities for improvement and develop initiatives to promote and support student success. LCU student success outcomes data is updated for fall 2024 and available to view.
Transfer Policies
LCU has established articulation agreements with South Plains College, Levelland, Texas and Covenant School of Nursing, Lubbock, Texas.
Veterans and Military Servicemembers
Lubbock Christian University does not, and has never, conducted fraudulent or aggressive recruiting on or off military installations or in any other venue, nor do we misrepresent ourselves, our programs, or our mission. Additionally, we do not pay incentive compensation to anyone for recruiting actions in compliance with section 487 (a)(20) of the Higher Education Act (HEA) which prohibits the University from providing incentive compensation to employees or third-party entities for their success in securing student enrollments or the awarding of Title IV Higher Education Act program funds.
Veteran admission files must be complete and academic plans approved by an Educational Services Officer or counselor within the Military Services before enrolling at LCU. Complete veteran admission files must contain complete admissions documentation, an official military educational transcript, a copy of the DD Form 214, and a copy of the VA certificate of eligibility
For additional LCU information, including expected cost of attendance, average financial aid, average student loan indebtedness and repayment, and student outcome data please visit:
- Getting Started with VA Educational Benefits
- VA Educational Benefits Chapter Summaries for LCU
- Chapter 33 Benefits process for LCU
- Paying for College
- Military One Source
- U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Readmission: Military servicemembers and veterans who withdraw from the University for service in the Armed Forces, including National Guard and Reserves, are eligible for readmission to the same program or course of study if the circumstances of withdrawal meet the readmission requirements for servicemembers outlined in 34 C.F.R. 668.18