Academic Calendar
Course Schedule
Academic Policies
Academic Programs
The university does not offer Title IV funded certificate programs.
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
Career Planning
- O*Net Online
- LCU Career Services
- Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce
- Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce: Recovery 2020
- Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce: Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs
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 compliants not resolved by the University, you may contact ACSBP.
College Planning
- National Center for Education Statistics: College Navigator
- US Department of Education: Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
- Finaid.Org: Maximizing Your Aid Eligibility
- Consumer Finance Protection Bureau: Paying for College
- Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce: Five Rules of the College and Career Game
- Pew Research Center Link: 6 Key Findings About Going to College
- Pew Research Center Link: The Rising Cost of Not Going to College
- Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce: What's it Worth? The Value of College Majors
- Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce: Projections of Jobs and Educational Requirements Through 2018
- Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce: America's Divided Recovery: College Haves and Have-Nots
- O*Net OnLine: Career Planning Tool
Cost Information
- Net Price Calculator for Freshmen
- Net Price Calculator for Transfers
- Tuition and Fee Schedule
- Housing Rates
- College Affordability and Transparency Center
- Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
- Paying for College
- Economic Diversity College Search Tool
- Longitudinal Cost Comparison Tool
- College for all Texans Calculator Tool
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
- Lubbock Christian University Complaint Process
- SARA Portal for Student Complaints
- 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.
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
- Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) Disclosure
- Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) Biennial Review
- Student Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Employee Drug and Alcohol Policy
- Suspension of Student Aid for Drug-Related Offenses
Emergency Procedures
Employee Surveys
Enrollment Information
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Statement and Title IX Coordinator
- Policies and Procedures on Violence, Harassment, and Stalking
Entrance and Exit Counseling for Student Loans
Fire Safety
Forms
Graduation and Retention Rates
First-time full-time retention and graduation rates are provided for each beginning freshman cohort. Institutions must track enrollment and graduation for each first-time full-time freshman for six years. Only students persisting and completing a baccalaureate degree at Lubbock Christian University are counted as completions. Students that do not complete degrees at Lubbock Christian University appear to be attrition statistics, but may have completed pre-professional prerequisites or transferred to another institution to continue their education.
- First-Time Freshman First-Year Retention and Six-Year Graduation Rates
- Completion through Student Achievement Measure Organization
- Intercollegiate Athlete Retention and Graduation Rates for First-Time Full-Time Freshmen
Immunization Policy
- Immunization Requirements
Intellectual Property
Institutional Profile
- Institutional Profile
- Institutional Trends
- College Score Card
- National Survey of Student Engagement Summary
- Common Data Set
Lobbying Certification
Missing Persons Procedures
Mission
Organizational Diagram
Plans for Improvement
Refund Policy
Resident Life Guide
Security 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 Achievement Indicators:
- First-year retention rates for beginning, first-time-in-college students
- Six-year graduation rates (as reported to IPEDS)*
- First Destination Outcomes (knowledge and placement rates for graduates within 6 months ofgraduation)
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.
Student Surveys
- Course Evaluations
- Annual Student Survey
- National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Engagement Indicators
Technology Use
- Acceptable Use of Information Technology Policy
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European Union (EU) Citizens
Terms and Conditions for Loans
Title IX Policies and Procedures
- Equal Opportunity Statement and Title IX Coordinator
- Policies and Procedures Concerning Harassment, Stalking and Violence
- Report Title IX Incident
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
- College Scorecard
- College Navigator
- 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