Welcome to the Student Handbook
The Student Handbook is a practical resource of information for the students, faculty, and staff of Richmont Graduate University. The policies and procedures stated in Richmont’s Graduate Catalog apply to the entire university and take precedence over those stated in the Student Handbook. Students can access the Richmont Graduate University Graduate Catalog online at richmont.edu.
Richmont Graduate University students are responsible for being informed of all general policies and procedures outlined in the Graduate Catalog, as many policies and procedures are not necessarily outlined in the Student Handbook. Any discrepancies between the Graduate Catalog and Student Handbook should be discussed with the Records Office.
The Student Handbook references numerous forms. Most forms are available on the university website or the Student Resources page. Please contact the Records Office with any questions.
Revisions to the Student Handbook are made annually. Richmont Graduate University reserves the right to change policies or procedures at any time, including those related to admission, instruction, student evaluation, and graduation. All changes are effective at such times as the university administration determines and may not apply only to prospective students, but also to currently enrolled students. Students will be notified of any updates to policies and procedures.
Richmont Graduate University Statement of Faith
Richmont is founded on principles that adhere to the following National Association of Evangelicals Statement of Faith. It has been affirmed by more than 70 denominations and thus represents a broad evangelical consensus. All faculty members affirm this statement, and students who attend Richmont are taught from this Christian perspective.
We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God.
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whom the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life.
We believe God’s redemptive purpose will be consummated by the return of Christ to raise the dead, judge all people, and establish His glorious kingdom.
We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Richmont Graduate University Mission Statement
Richmont Graduate University provides Christ-centered education and research that advances God’s work of healing, restoration, and transformation in the lives of individuals, churches, and communities.
Student Affairs Mission Statement
The Office of Student Affairs offers support and encouragement to students in order to promote effective professional training and foster personal Christ-centered transformation throughout the experience at Richmont Graduate University. The Office of Student Affairs seeks to enhance student learning and development by providing opportunities for leadership, personal and professional growth, interpersonal skills enrichment, and increased social and community responsibility and service. The Office of Student Affairs desires to create opportunities and spaces to connect students to each other, to the university, and to God.
University Accreditation
Regional Accreditation
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Richmont Graduate University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award master’s and doctoral-level degrees. Richmont Graduate University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Richmont Graduate 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).
State Accreditation
Richmont Graduate University is authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Committee and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization is renewed annually based on an evaluation of minimum standards concerning the quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220 Tucker, GA 30084-5305
(770) 414-3300
https://gnpec.georgia.gov/
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1900 Nashville, TN 37243-0830
(615) 741-3605
https://www.tn.gov/thec.html
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
Richmont Graduate University is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). A “State authorization reciprocity agreement” is an agreement between two or more States that authorizes an institution located and legally authorized in a State covered by the agreement to provide postsecondary education through distance education or correspondence courses to students in other States covered by the agreement. Participation in NC-SARA is voluntary and requires an annual renewal. SARA authorizes Institutions that are members to provide online education to students from all SARA member states.
Facilities
Campuses
The university campuses are located at the following physical addresses. Richmont also has an online campus.
| Atlanta Campus |
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Chattanooga Campus |
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1900 The Exchange SE, Bldg 100 Atlanta, GA 30339
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1815 McCallie Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404
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| 404-233-3949 |
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423-266-4574 |
| 888-924-6774- Toll Free |
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888-924-6774-Toll Free |
www.richmont.edu
Libraries
Both the Ruth Holt Library in Atlanta and the Poindexter Library in Chattanooga are essential partners with the faculty in the instructional and research endeavors of Richmont Graduate University. Our purpose is to foster the development of creative reasoning and critical thinking skills that lead to intellectual, spiritual, and social growth. This is accomplished by working to meet the information needs of the university’s community with programs and collections that advance scholarship, develop critical competencies, promote lifelong learning, and otherwise serve the needs of the curriculum. The Richmont librarians, in collaboration with Richmont teaching faculty and periodic surveys of comparable institutions, determine library holdings for the Library collections.
The Richmont libraries maintain contractual agreements with other libraries, providing Richmont students with privileges at other area college and university libraries.
Counseling Centers
Richmont houses the Henegar Counseling Center, Richmont Trauma Center, and the Hope Counseling Centers. Through these centers Richmont faculty, doctoral and master’s level clinicians, and student interns (under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals) provide counseling to individuals, families, and groups.
These counseling centers provide mental health services to both the general public and student community. All of these counseling centers, as possible internship sites, also provide students a context in which to develop and practice the skills taught in the academic curriculum in the School of Counseling.