Chapel (UMHB 1002)

Chapel Attendance Requirements

Satisfactory chapel attendance requirements are as follows:

Incoming Freshmen must earn “Credit” for Chapel (UMHB 1002) during four semesters at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Transfer Students:

• Students who transfer from other Baptist institutions can apply to the Dean of Students for a review of chapel credits previously earned in order to assess equivalency and, if approved, award credit on their UMHB transcript. Chapel credit is awarded based on the number of semesters for which they earned credit on their transcript at the former institution. Credit is not given for the number of chapels they were required to attend each week, but rather awarded only for the number of semesters they attended chapel.
• Freshmen (entering UMHB with less than 30 semester credit hours)
  • Those who enter UMHB without any chapel credit from previous institutions approved by the Dean of Students must earn credit for four semesters of Chapel (UMHB 1002) at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
  • Those who receive credit for chapel attendance at other institutions must earn a total of four total chapel credits—the sum of those recognized from other institutions and those earned at UMHB.
• Sophomores (entering UMHB with 30 to 59 semester hour credits)
  • Those who enter UMHB without any chapel credit from previous institutions approved by the Dean of Students must earn credit for three semesters of Chapel (UMHB 1002) at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
  • Those who receive credit for chapel attendance at other institutions must earn a total of four total chapel credits—the sum of those recognized from other institutions and those earned at UMHB.
• Juniors (entering UMHB with 60 to 89 semester credit hours)
  • Those who enter UMHB without any chapel credit from previous institutions approved by the Dean of Students must earn credit for two semesters of Chapel (UMHB 1002) at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
  • Those who receive credit for chapel attendance at other institutions must earn a total of four total chapel credits—the sum of those recognized from other institutions and those earned at UMHB.
• Seniors (entering UMHB with 90 or more semester hour credits)
  • Those who enter UMHB without any chapel credit from previous institutions approved by the Dean of Students must earn credit for one semester of Chapel (UMHB 1002) at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
  • Those who receive credit for chapel attendance at other institutions must earn a total of four total chapel credits—the sum of those recognized from other institutions and those earned at UMHB.

In-person attendance is mandatory to earn attendance credit for those registered for the 10:00 a.m. service (UMHB 1002-01) and the 11:00 a.m. service (UMHB 1002-02).

Live attendees must bring their CruCard to chapel services to earn attendance credit as CruCards are scanned to document participation.

There are no course grades in Chapel, only Credit or Non-Credit. 

The minimum number of attendance credits required for students to earn “Credit” on their transcript is listed in the course syllabus, and any changes are communicated via course announcements.

Excused absence requests should be directed to the Dean of Students. Approved requests do not generate chapel attendance credit for the missed chapel service(s). Instead, the Dean of Students offers a makeup opportunity for each excused absence, so the student can earn attendance credit for the respective service(s)

Students who have class conflicts, clinicals, practicums, or internships that prevent them from attending live chapel services on Wednesdays at both 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. should apply for Alternative Chapel through the Student Development Office located in the Student Life suite on the second floor of Bawcom Student Union. If approved by the Dean of Students, applicants will be assigned to a section of the course (UMHB 1002-03) that allows them to complete all chapel requirements online—asynchronously—for the semester in question.

Students are responsible for making sure they fulfill all attendance requirements. If a student feels that an error has been made, he/she has until the end of the second week of the following semester to reach out to Student Development in person or at 254-295-4590 to question the accuracy of the records. If attendance records indicate that a student did not complete the minimum number of required services or did not make up the absences with the Dean of Students, then that student will receive Non-Credit on their transcript for Chapel on their transcript at the end of the semester.

Non-degree seeking students are not required to fulfill chapel requirements. Non-degree seeking students shall be defined as follows:

• Students entering UMHB on Non-Degree Admissions application form.
• Students entering UMHB with a Baccalaureate Degree seeking to obtain a teacher’s certificate or course work to prepare for entry into a professional school such as pre-law courses necessary to enter law school.

(Note: All students included here are not involved in course work requiring their graduation from UMHB or other college or university.)

Students Shifting from Part-Time to Full-Time:

Chapel requirements do not apply to part-time students.  If a part-time student, at any point, registers for twelve or more semester hours thereby becoming a full-time student, then they are required to complete chapel requirements according to their academic standing (freshmen, sophomore, junior, or senior) at the time they begin their first semester in a full-time status.  The respective chapel requirements for transfer students stated above will apply to any student who shifts from part-time to full-time status and continue to remain in effect for as long as said student is enrolled at UMHB.  Any students with questions may reach out to the Student Development Office at (254) 295-4590 for guidance.

Chapel Registration

Students should register for a section of Chapel (UMHB 1002) when registering for classes. Direct any questions regarding chapel registration to the Student Development Office at (254) 295-4590. Students are advised to sign up for Chapel the first semester they begin as a full-time student. By doing this, scheduling conflicts later on may be avoided.