General Information

President’s Message

Welcome to LDS Business College! If you are new to our campus, we are grateful you are here. If you are a returning student, we are excited to have you back.

Your experience at LDS Business College will be unique and wonderfully rewarding. Our focus as an institution is to help you develop market-ready skills in a spiritually enriching, testimony-building, and uplifting environment. Here you will learn by doing to grow and become a capable and competent disciple of the Savior.

Your educational pursuits at the College will prepare you for a career or further education, whichever you choose. I invite you to make each and every moment count in a positive and productive way. Be a dedicated student by preparing each day for rich learning experiences. As you do so, the Holy Ghost will be your Master Teacher in remarkable ways. Live a worthy life and take advantage of our proximity to a House of the Lord by being a frequent temple patron. As you do so, I promise you will be elevated, enlightened, ennobled, and strengthened in ways you can hardly imagine.

I welcome you, warmly and sincerely, to LDS Business College.

Best regards,

Bruce C. Kusch, Ph.D.

President, LDS Business College

Catalog Disclaimer

The information in this catalog is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between LDS Business College and any person or entity.

LDS Business College reserves the right to change its degree requirements, course offerings and policies as conditions require. This catalog is updated once a year, on or about the first day of Fall semester registration

A student's catalog will be the catalog in effect the fall semester of the academic year when he or she first enrolls at LDS Business College.

A student’s catalog year is updated when a student declares a new program of study, and the student uses the catalog in effect at the time the new program of study is declared.

Students who leave LDS Business College for any semester other than spring should refer to the latest General Catalog for information regarding the College when they return.

Catalog Expiration

Students must complete graduation requirements within seven (7) years for an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, or a certificate. After seven years the requirements listed in the LDSBC catalog are no longer valid and accepted for graduation.

Students who take longer than seven (7) years to complete an AAS degree, AS degree, or certificate will be held to the graduation requirements found in the oldest active catalog or any subsequent catalog up to the current catalog at the time of graduation,

No student can graduate under the requirements of a catalog more than seven (7) years old.

Students must graduate under the requirements of a single catalog.

Course Expiration

In areas of study in which the subject matter changes rapidly, material in courses taken long before graduation may become obsolete or irrelevant. Courses completed over seven (7) years ago may not apply to the student's current degree program. Also, additional program accreditation standards may limit the applicability of courses or degree requirements to less than 7 years.

Students must appeal to the Program Director and the Vice President of Academics for acceptance of expired courses.

NOTICE: LDS Business College (hereafter also referred to as “LDSBC” or “College”) makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the content of this catalog is correct, but reserve the right to make changes at any time without prior notice.

Accreditation

LDS Business College (hereafter also referred to as “LDSBC”, or “College”) is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the NWCCU indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.

Accreditation by the NWCCU is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.

The regional institutional accreditation by NWCCU for LDS Business College allows the Medical Assistant (MA) graduate to obtain a postgraduate credential. Accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). MA graduates qualify through this accreditation to take the National MA Certifying Exam (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant exam (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the NWCCU should be directed to the Administrative staff of the institution.

Individuals may also contact:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100

Redmond, WA 98042

(425) 558-4224

www.nwccu.org

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158

Clearwater, FL. 33763

Phone: 727-210-2350

Fax: 727-210-2354

mail@caahep.org

American Association of Medical Students (AAMA – CMA)

20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1575

Chicago, IL 60606

Phone: 312-899-1500 or 800-228-2262

www.aama-ntl.org

American Medical Technologists (RMA)

10700 W Higgins Rd STE 150

Rosemont IL 60018

Local Calls - 847-823-5169

Toll Free - 800-275-1268 Faxes 847-823-0458

www.americanmedtech.org

American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

2480 South 3850 West, Suite B

Salt Lake City, UT 84120

Toll Free Phone: 800-626-CODE (2633)

Local Phone: 801-236-2200 Fax: 801-236-2258

www.aapc.com

Statement of Nondiscrimination

LDS Business College considers nondiscrimination to be fundamental to its mission, goals, and objectives. LDSBC recognizes that its future success is, in part, dependent upon its ability to successfully accommodate the increasingly diverse nature of the student body and employees, which diversity is promoted by the worldwide growth of its sponsoring Church. The College is committed to nondiscrimination in its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment and other College-administered programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, or disability for all individuals who meet College and department academic requirements and agree to abide by the College’s standards of conduct and behavior. The College does exercise the “religious” exemption in admissions as granted in Title IX of the Education Amendments, 20 U.S.C. 1681 (a)(3) and in hiring employees as granted in 41 CFR 60-1.5(a)(5).

Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against should contact the Title IX Office at 801-524-8157.

Academic Freedom

LDS Business College invites faculty members and students to pursue secular knowledge in a climate of religious belief. This model consciously embraces all truth, regardless of its source.

Individual freedom lies at the core of both religious and academic life and is based not only on a belief in the value of free inquiry, but also on the gospel principle that humans are moral agents. Faculty members and students are encouraged to seek knowledge in the sacred as well as the secular; to learn through their hearts, by the Spirit, and with their minds; and to honor both the written word of God and continuing revelation.

Faculty members and students are entrusted with individual academic freedom and are encouraged to pursue truth according to the theories, methodologies, and practices that characterize scholarship in the various disciplines. This trust encompasses the freedom to explore a variety of ideas.

The Board of Trustees and the academic leadership of LDS Business College expect faculty members to protect the fundamental interests and the doctrines of the Church, the individual faith of Church members, and the mission of the College at all times. Faculty members are free to discuss and analyze Church doctrine and policy. However, faculty members should not engage in expressions with students privately or in public that knowingly contradict or oppose Church doctrine and policy. Faculty members should not deliberately attack or deride the Church or its leaders. Nor should they violate the Honor Code.

Mission Statement

LDS Business College (LDSBC) is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is part of the Church Education System (CES).

All units included in CES are:

• LDS Business College (LDSBC), Salt Lake City, Utah
• Brigham Young University (BYU), Provo, Utah
• Brigham Young University – Hawaii (BYU-H), Laie, Hawaii
• Brigham Young University – Idaho (BYU-I), Rexburg, Idaho
• Brigham Young University – Pathway Worldwide (BYU-PW), Worldwide
• Institutes of Religion and Seminaries, Worldwide

LDSBC provides a distinctive educational experience rooted in the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. We work together to cultivate a nurturing environment, teach practical skills, and develop confident and skillful learners. We enlighten minds, elevate hope, and ennoble souls to strengthen individuals, families, communities, and the Lord's Church.

LDS Business College Learning Pattern

LDS Business College Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Officers

Russell M. Nelson, chairman
Dallin H. Oaks, first vice-chairman
Henry B. Eyring, second vice-chairman
Mark B. Woodruff, secretary

Board Members

Russell M. Nelson, chairman
Dallin H. Oaks, first vice-chairman
Henry B. Eyring, second vice-chairman
Jeffrey R. Holland*
David A. Bednar*
Quentin L. Cook
Dale G. Renlund
Gerrit W. Gong*
Donald L. Hallstrom
Gérald Caussé
Jean B. Bingham*
Bonnie L. Oscarson
Stephen W. Owen
Mark B. Woodruff, secretary*

* Members of the Executive Committee

Office of the Commissioner of Church Education

Kim B. Clark, commissioner, Church Educational System
Mark B. Woodruff, assistant to the commissioner and secretary to the boards

LDS Business College President’s Council

Bruce C. Kusch	President
Craig D. Bell	Vice President of Academics
Guy Hollingsworth	Vice President of Student Services
Vince A. Vaughn	Vice President of Administration
Christina J. Baum	Director of Information Technology
Brady J. Kimber	Director of Human Resources
Ricardo Rosas	Director of Marketing and Communications
Jeffrey L. Rowland	Director of Institute of Religion
Robert O. Salmon	Director of Strategic Initiatives
Kristen Whittaker	Director of Enrollment Management

LDS Business College Staff Directory

 *Click on name to email                                                                    Phone: 801-524- extension 
                                                                                                                (unless noted)

Name*	Position	Extension
Adam Celaya	Instructional Designer	1993
Andrew Olson	Software Engineer	8187
Arnie Allred	Manager of Professional Education	1943
Braden Bissegger	Project Coordinator	1934
Brady Kimber	Director of Human Resources	8171
Brandon Bowen	Reference & Instruction Manager	8181
Brent Andrus	Program Director, GSO/Project Management	1955
Brett Miller	Institute of Religion Instructor	8120
Bruce Kusch	President	8106
Bruce Schreiner	Dean of Faculty	8162
Cathy Carey	Director of Curriculum & Academic Programs	1958
Cheryl Morse	Instructional Designer	1983
Chris Graham	English Courses Supervisor	8168
Chris Reitz	Director of Financial Services & Controller	8109
Chris Wilkinson	Software Engineer	8188
Craig Bell	Vice President of Academics	1986
Cynthia Honomichl	Career Services Adviser	1922
Dan Masterson	Associate Program Director, IT	1963
Darren Butterfield	Manager, LMS Support	1949
Darrin Bates	HR Specialist	1908
David Brooksby	Dean of Students / Title IX Coordinator	8157
Dean Garner	Institute of Religion Instructor	1966
Doug McDougal	Program Director, Accounting	8165
Edwin Lewis	Enrollment Services Coordinator	1972
Eva Sommer	Executive Assistant	1904
Gail Singley	Project Coordinator	8118
Glenn McGettigan	Director of Budgets & Operations	8112
Greg Ellingson	Facilities Manager	2-3135
Guy Hollingsworth	Vice President of Student Services	1928
Holly Brinkerhoff	Student Development Adviser	1916
Howard Collett	Special Projects	8174
Hyrum Jensen	Instructional Designer	1953
Jeff Rowland	Institute of Religion Director & Chaplain	1961
Jennifer Warnas	Program Director, Professional Sales	1965
Josh Burt	Business Analyst	1913
Justin Jones	Manager of Career Services	1921
Kaleb Kunzler	Network Engineer	8191
Kaneesha Wardle	Assistant Manager, Acquisition & Retail Assistant	1940
Kelly Shepherd	Institute of Religion Instructor	8120
Ken DuVal	Director of Strategic Initiatives	1994
Kimberly Garner	Program Director, Paralegal Studies	8135
Kristen Openshaw	Library Collections Assistant	8177
Kristen Whittaker	Director of Enrollment Management	8145
Kristen Williams	Executive Assistant	8106
Laura Zemp	Director of Institutional Assessment & ALO	1991
Leslie Robbins	Faculty, English	8137
Luiza Gomes	HP Lab Assistant	8164
Lynita Ellis	Assistant HP Director & Practicum Coordinator	8164
Mark Christensen	Institute of Religion Instructor	8124
Matthew Snow	Senior Software Engineer	8186
Matthew Tittle	Program Director, AS of IS & General Education	8146
Melanie Conover	Manager of Student Financial Services	1927
Megan Wade	Administrative Assistant to Facilities Manager	2-3703
Micah Hunter	Software Engineer / Web Developer	8185
Michael Pearson	Cashier Supervisor	8116
Mike Tracy	Systems Engineer	8192
TBD	Program Director, Interior Design	8108
TBD	Program Director, Applied Technology	1948
Nelson Altamirano	Program Director, Digital Media Marketing	1951
Nickolas Champlin	IT Security Specialist	8184
Paul Mathews	Assistant Facilities Manager	2-9058
Pete Codella	Manager, Public Affairs	8174
Ricardo Rosas	Director of Marketing & Communications	1902
Rick Decker	Institute of Religion Instructor / Choir Director	8120
Riley Niemand	Financial Aid Adviser	8117
Robert Salmon	Managing Director of Strategy and Assessment	8179
Ron Case	Institute of Religion Instructor	8120
Ryan Anderson	Admissions & Outreach	6024
Sarah Sorenson	Director of Learning Resources	8149
TBD	Program Director, Business Skills	8167
Schillene Bigelow	Program Director, Health Professions	1992
Shelley Neville	Library Collections Manager	1957
TBD	Director of Career & Professional Advancement	8103
Spencer DeGraw	Program Director, IT	1947
Stacey Boman	Manager, Accounting	8126
Steve Kuykendall	Assistant Instructional Designer	1964
Steve Taylor	Manager, BC Cafe	8183
Sue Dilley	Support Specialist, Institute of Religion	8120
Sue Hepworth	Academics Coordinator	8166
Susan Taylor	Associate Registrar	8169
Tamra Taylor	Associate Registrar	8105
Tanner Esplin	Compliance Officer	8110
Tessa Caruthers	Assistant Instructional Designer	1993
Tracey Anderson	Director of Student Development	1920
Troy Brady	Manager, Help Desk	8193
Tyler Doyle	Digital Media Strategist	1970
Tyler Morgan	Registrar	8161
Vince Vaughn	Vice President of Administration	8107
Wendy Porter	Director of Instructional Design	1987
Wyatt Erickson	Application System Engineer	8189

College Directory

INFORMATION: (801) 524-8100 Toll Free 1 (800) 999-5767

LDS Business College

95 North 300 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84101-3500

OFFICE	PHONE	OFFICE	PHONE
Academic Office/Adjunct Faculty	524-8166	Honor Code Office	524-8157
Activities	524-8151	Housing	524-8180
Accounts Payable Assistant	524-8127	Human Resources	524-1905
Administration	524-8106	ID Card	524-8140/524-8141
Admissions	524-8145	Information	524-8176
Advising Center	524-8151	Institute of Religion	524-8120
Audio Visual	524-8178	International Student Office	524-8169
BC Cafe	524-8183	Learning Assistance Lab	524-8118
Bookstore	524-8130 4	Library - Main Desk	524-8150
Bright Space Help	524-1924	Library - 4th Floor Desk	524-1950
Campus Security	240-2661	Mentors - Missionary	524-8154
Campus Tours	524-8159	MotorPool	524-8111
Cashier’s Office	524-8153/524-8143	Parking	524-8153
Career Services	524-1925	Payroll	524-1908
Computer Help Desk	524-8119	Registration	524-8140/524-8141
Cooperative Education/Internship	524-8118	Scholarships	524-8111
Disability Services	524-8151	Student Development Center	524-8151
ERS	428-6043	Telephone Receptionist	524-8155
Evening SDC Administrator	524-8151	Testing Center (4th Floor)	524-1988
Facilities Management	240-9333	Title IX Office	524-8157
Faculty Development	524-1924	Transcript Request	524-8141/524-8140
Financial Aid & Scholarships	524-8111	Tuition & Billing	524-8143
Flat Screens	524-1953	Tutoring (9th Floor)	524-8151

College Map

Academic Departments

Business

Department Chair: Jennifer Warnas

Program Directors:

Scott Newman	Business Management, Entrepreneurship
Mitch Pendleton	Finance, BAP, Applied Technology, Entrepreneurship
Brent Andrus	Global Supply Chain & Operations, Project Management, DECA
Jennifer Warnas	Professional Sales
Nelson Altamirano	Social Media Marketing

Degrees (Associate of Applied Science, AAS)

Applied Technology

Business Management

Entrepreneurship

Global Supply Chain & Operations

Professional Sales

Project Management

Social Media Marketing

Certificates

Global Supply Chain & Operations - Winter 2018

Professional Sales

Project Management

Social Media Marketing

Cluster

Entrepreneurship

Applied Technology Programs

Architectural & Engineering Design

Automation Technology

Automotive Technology

Business Technology

CNC Machining

Composite Materials Technology

Cosmetology

Culinary Arts

Dental Assisting

Diesel/Heavy Duty Technology

Digital Media Design

Esthetician

Esthetician - Advanced

Health Information Technology

Heating and Air Conditioning

Information Technology

Motor Sports Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Plastic Injection Molding Technology

Practical Nurse

Surgical Technology

Welding Technology

Professional Services

Department Chair: Kim Garner

Program Directors:

Doug McDougal	Accounting
Miles Hunsaker	Interior Design
Kim Garner	Paralegal
Schillene Bigalow	Health Professions

Degrees (Associate of Applied Science, AAS)

Accounting

Executive Medical Assistant

Interior Design

Paralegal Studies

Certificates

Accounting

Interior Design

Medical Assistant

Medical Coding

Paralegal Studies

Information Technology and Software Development

Department Chair: Dan Masterson

Program Directors:

Spencer DeGraw	Information Technology
Dan Masterson	Software Development

Degrees (Associate of Applied Science, AAS)

Business Intelligence

Cyber Security

Database Administration

Network Engineering

Server Administration

Software Development

Systems Analysis

Certificates

Cyber Security Professional*

Data Analysis Professional*

Database Professional*

Linux Professional*

Network Professional*

PC Professional*

Technical Support Engineer*

Windows Server Professional*

IT Industry Certifications

Many of our IT courses prepare the student for industry certification exams. In many cases, the final exam for the course is an industry certification exam. Below is a list of some of the more popular certifications that our students would be prepared to sit for:

A+ - CompTIA

Network+ - CompTIA

NetworkPro - TestOut

LinuxPro – TestOut

SSCP - ISC2

Security+ - CompTIA

CCNA - Cisco

ISM - EMC/Dell

MCSA Windows Server – Microsoft

And others

*No financial aid eligibility

General Studies

Department Chair: Matt Tittle

Program Directors:

Christine Graham	English
Matt Tittle	Math, Association of Integrated Studies

Integrated Studies – Transfer Degrees

Integrated Studies combines career skills with specific general education classes to enable students to more easily transfer credits to a four-year institution. Students may add this general education component to any of our two-year degrees and most of our one-year certificates. See list below for approved certificates.

Program Director: Matt Tittle

Approved Degrees (Associate of Science, AS)

All degrees

Approved Certificates

Accounting

Interior Design

Medical Assistant

Medical Coding

Paralegal Studies

Professional Sales

Social Media Marketing

Technical Support Engineer

Dates and Deadlines

Fall 2017 Academic Deadlines

Sept 8/9	New Student Orientation (O)
Sept 11	Classes Begin
Sept 11	PAYMENT DEADLINE • Tuition, Content Charges, Fees, and Health Plan
Sept 13	Last day to get on class waitlist
Sept 18	Last day to add classes
Sept 18	Late Fee applied to unpaid balances
Sept 18	Last day to drop and receive a full tuition refund
Sept 18	Students are dropped from classes for non-payment
Sept 29	Last day to drop (no W)*
Sept 29	Last day to be reinstated if dropped for non-payment
Oct 2	Financial Aid Determination Date
Nov 3	Last day to withdraw from classes and receive a W grade*
Nov 23	Non-Teaching Day. No Classes.
Nov 24/25	Thanksgiving Holiday - No Classes (College Closed)
Dec 15	Official Last day of Fall Semester
Dec 22	Fall Grade due

Winter 2018 Academic Deadlines

Jan 5/6	New Student Orientation (O)
Jan 8	Classes Begin
Jan 8	PAYMENT DEADLINE • Tuition, Content Charges, Fees, and Health Plan
Jan 10	Last day to get on class waitlist
Jan 13	Holiday - Civil Rights Observance (College Closed)
Jan 14	Last day to add classes
Jan 14	Late Fee applied to unpaid balances
Jan 22	Last day to drop and receive a full tuition refund
Jan 22	Students are dropped from classes for non-payment
Jan 29	Last day to drop (no W)*
Jan 29	Last day to be reinstated if dropped for non-payment
Jan 30	Financial Aid Determination Date
Feb 19	President’s Day Holiday (College Closed)
Mar 8/9	Elevate Conference
Mar 2	Last day to withdraw from classes and receive a W grade*
April 13	Official Last day of Winter Semester
April 13	Graduation Commencement
April 20	Winter Grade due

Spring 2018 Academic Deadlines

April 20/21	New Student Orientation (O)
April 23	Classes Begin
April 23	PAYMENT DEADLINE • Tuition, Content Charges, Fees, and Health Plan
April 25	Last day to get on class waitlist
April 30	Last day to add classes
April 30	Late Fee applied to unpaid balances
May 4	Last day to drop and receive a full tuition refund
May 4	Students are dropped from classes for non-payment
May 11	Last day to drop (no W)*
May 11	Last day to be reinstated if dropped for non-payment
May 14	Financial Aid Determination Date
May 28	Memorial Day Holiday (College Closed)
June 15	Last day to withdraw from classes and receive a W grade*
July 4	Independence Day Holiday (College Closed)
July 23	Official Last day of Spring Semester
July 24	Pioneer Day Holiday (College Closed)
July 30	Spring Grade due

*See tuition refund policy

Terminology and Degrees

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) (Non-Transferable Degrees)

Prepared students with skills to enter the workforce

Associate of Science Degree (AS) (Transfer Degrees)

Integrated Studies (See an Academic Advisor)

Cluster Certificate of Completions

(no official certification given)

Non-matriculated students

Students who wish to attend the College without intending to graduate may apply and enroll as a non-matriculating student. This category is intended for students who plan to be at the College for a short time and not seeking financial aid.

College-Wide Requirements for All Degree and Certificate Programs

LDS Business College endeavors to prepare students for responsible, professional service in a specialized career while providing classes for growth in the following areas:

1. Religion: To help students come to understand and rely upon the Teachings and Atonement of Jesus Christ. See each Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Associate of Science (AS) and Certificate program for the specific requirements.
2. College-Wide Courses: To develop communications, human relations, and computation skills. See each Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Associate of Science (AS) and Certificate program for the specific requirements.

College-Wide Program Prerequisites

ELAN 87, MAT 90, and MAT 97A & B are preparatory courses for the college-level work required in each major. To determine if students must complete these courses, see Course Descriptions. These courses are non-matriculating and do not count toward credit hours required for graduation.

Veterans Education Benefits

Degree programs at LDS Business College are approved by the state approving agency for the enrollment of persons eligible to receive education benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA).

Institute of Religion

LDS Business College is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The College is funded largely by the tithes of the Church. It is anticipated that students will achieve a balanced education, will leave LDSBC built up in their faith and commitment to the Lord and His kingdom as they are prepared to engage the world of ideas and work through education or training in their chosen field. A knowledge of the gospel and an individual testimony can lead to peace and happiness in this life and prepare students for eternal life hereafter.

Inherent in the process of learning by study and by faith is the responsibility each student assumes for their part in the learning process. Therefore, students who apply themselves will be able to demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the foundational or factual information essential for a basic understanding of LDS scripture, doctrine, and history.
• The ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret LDS scripture, doctrine, and history.
• The ability to use foundational knowledge and conceptual understanding of LDS scripture, doctrine, and history to problem solve.
• The ability to receive the Holy Ghost as an aid in studying and pondering LDS scripture, doctrine, and history.

Graduation Requirements for Degrees and Certificates

There is no degree, major, minor, or cluster offered in the LDS Business College Institute of Religion. To earn any degree offered by LDS Business College, the Religion Course requirements listed below must be met.

Content Requirement

Graduation requirements for AAS and AS degrees include two of the four Cornerstone courses as core requirements, plus four additional religion credits. Certificates require two cornerstone religion courses. Courses with the same number and similar title are considered equivalent across all CES institutions and whether taken at or transferred into an institution, will fulfill the content requirement for graduation (See residency requirement below). Additionally, to earn credit, a student must attend at least 75% of classes.

Residency Requirement

Each institution determines how many religious education credits a student must complete on-campus. For transfer students, this requirement may increase the number of credits needed to graduate. For example, if a student has completed several courses at one CES institution before transferring to another, depending on the residency requirement of the institution, the courses transferred may meet the content requirement but not the residency requirement. Click here for further details. 

Transfer Students

Depending on the total number of credit hours a student transfers, each CES institution uses a formula or scale for determining the number of religion credits (residency) remaining for graduation (see table below)

Total Program Credit Hours	Minimum Religion Credit Hours
45 or more	8
30-44	6
15-29	4
0-14	2

For example:	Total Program Credit Hours	Minimum Religion Credit Hours for Residency
Required for: AAS Degree	61	6
Minus credit hours transferred in	-25
Remaining Credit Hours to complete	36

NOTE:

Transfer of credit from other Universities and Institutes of Religion: Institutes of Religion or other Church schools will transfer as elective credit when the following conditions are met: (1) a letter grade is given; (2) the earned letter grade appears on the LDSBC transcript. Coursework in religious studies from any place other than a LDS Church school or Institute of Religion will not be accepted toward filling the LDSBC religion requirements.

Second Religion Class

Taking two religion classes in a given semester is discouraged but may be approved in cases of academic necessity. Choir as a second institute class is allowed.

Transfer of Religion Credit from Other Universities

Religion credit earned at other LDS Church schools will transfer to LDSBC as an equivalent religion course or elective credit so long as the course is taken for credit and such credit is noted on an official transcript. While religion credits from other LDS Church schools may transfer to fulfill required religion content, they do not satisfy the LDSBC resident religion requirement (religion courses taken from LDSBC). Coursework in religious studies from any institution other than an LDS Church school or Institute of Religion will not be accepted toward filling the LDSBC religion requirements.

Transfer of Religion credit from CES Institutes of Religion

Religion credit earned at Church Education System (CES) Institutes of Religion will transfer to LDSBC as an equivalent religion course or elective credit so long as the course is taken for “Church University” or “BYU” credit and such credit is noted on an official Institute transcript. Qualifying Religion credit taken from CES Institutes of Religion do not count as residency religion requirements.

Graduation

Graduation Requirements

1. Meet all program requirements, including Institute of Religion courses.
2. Have a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.
3. Earn at least 50 percent of required credits directly from LDS Business College. Test credits are not included in this 50 percent.
4. Have all financial accounts with the College current.
5. Apply and be approved for graduation.

In addition to specific degree requirements, students must also meet the graduation requirements listed below:

• Minimum Grade: To satisfy a degree, certificate, cluster requirement, students must earn a minimum grade of C unless otherwise noted in the specific program requirements. To satisfy general elective requirements students must earn a minimum grade of D-. A passing grade (P) in a Pass/Fail course will satisfy the applicable program requirement.
• Graduation Catalog: A student is responsible for the program requirements listed in the LDSBC Catalog from the year of first enrollment to the year of graduation. Students are subject to all other policies, requirements, and procedures as outlined in the College catalog for the current academic year.
• Academic Standing: Students who are academically suspended or academically dismissed may not graduate from LDSBC.
• Good Honor Code Standing: Students must be in Good Honor Code Standing in order to graduate from LDSBC. Former students wishing to graduate from LDSBC, but whose ecclesiastical endorsement has expired, will need to submit a current endorsement before their application for graduation will be processed.

Application for Graduation

Current students apply for graduation online via the MyBC student portal. Former students may request assistance in applying for graduation by emailing graduation@ldsbc.edu. For specific deadlines, students should refer to the Academic Calendar. Students should apply to graduate in the semester they complete their program.

Students who apply after the Graduation Application Deadline in April will not be included in the commencement program. Graduates’ names will be included in the commencement program after the semester they graduate, not the commencement in which they march, if different. Official graduation is subject to a degree audit following the last semester of enrollment. Enrollment Services will notify students of any graduation deficiencies via official communication methods. The graduation application of those who do not complete the requirements will be reevaluated at the end of the next semester. However, students who do not satisfy all graduation requirements in the semester for which they applied must reapply to be considered for graduation in a subsequent semester.

Attendance at Commencement

Commencement is held yearly in April. Students who have completed their program requirements the prior July, December, and that April may apply to walk in April commencement. Graduates and their families and friends may attend formal commencement exercises. All graduates, including those who complete their courses of study before Winter Semester, are encouraged to attend. Students who do not attend Commencement may claim a diploma cover from Enrollment Services before leaving campus. Diplomas will be mailed to graduates only after all requirements have been completed and verified, usually 6-8 weeks after final grades are posted.

Commencement exercises at LDS Business College differ from most others in that participants attend commencement in the historic Tabernacle located on Temple Square and invites the ministry of the Spirit by their conduct in the proceedings. To assist in this invitation and to show respect for everyone present, graduates participating in Commencement are required to observe the dress and groom standards of Sunday dress.

Additionally, so as not to draw attention to any one individual; flowers, leis, and other embellishments (including decorating the cap) that might not be considered academic regalia should not be attached to or worn with the cap and gown during the commencement ceremony.

Change in Graduation Requirements

The College reserves the right to change the requirements for graduation at any time. Students are responsible to know the current program requirements for graduation. Students are encouraged to counsel with their assigned academic advisor each semester. Students may graduate using the requirements for their program of study within the seven years prior to their graduation date.

Graduation Honors

Honors is based on the cumulative GPA after grades post for the graduation semester. No adjustments will be made for grades posted or changed following the graduation semester. To be eligible, the application must be submitted before the published Final Graduation Application Deadline of the student’s graduation semester.

Students with a 3.70 cumulative GPA or higher will graduate with honors (3.69 GPA does not round up). Honors are based on GPA at the end of the semester prior to the graduation ceremony. Honor students will be recognized by their wearing a gold honors cord during graduation commencement.

Financial Holds

Candidates with outstanding debts to LDSBC, for any reason, will not receive diplomas or official transcripts until all amounts are paid in full.

Standards Holds

Candidates who are not in good Honor Code standing will not receive diplomas until they have completed the requirements outlined by the office they are working with. Students with a standards hold may not participate in commencement.

Exit Survey

In the interest of documenting post-graduation rates of employment for accreditation purposes, all students are required to complete a brief exit survey, available online, approximately one month before their anticipated graduation. Various means will be used to remind students of this graduation requirement, including emails sent to the student’s MyBC email account with a link to the survey, a notation on the student’s Grad Report, and notification through the Career Service offices.

Alumni Association

The LDSBC Alumni Association provides opportunities for alumni to continue their association with the College in meaningful ways. Students become alumni after completing 25 credit hours of academic course work.

Alumni have access to helpful College services. Lifetime Career Services privileges give alumni access to the College’s employment services where they can review available positions and receive assistance in resume writing and interview coaching.

Graduates may also take one free course from the regular curriculum each year beginning the third year after graduation. Graduates may choose either to audit the course or take it for credit. Graduates returning as degree-seeking students may use the course with the lowest number of credit hours as the free course.

Graduates will need to re-apply to the College by completing the admissions application here as a former student. Then submit the Alumni Brush-up form. 

Those interested in more information about the Alumni Association write to the LDS Business College Alumni Association at 95 North 300 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101-3500.