FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS /
PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES
#1) Do you offer Life Experience credits?
No, we do not offer any type of Life Experience credits. We do not have or offer any type of enroll today and graduate next week programs. All of our programs requiere in residency educational studies and training. All of our programs are measured in quarters or semesters.
#2) Can I transfer my previous educational credits?
This is a highly complex question and it deserves an in depth answer. To convalidate or transfer we require a valid transcript from a recognized institution, a course program of each subject you wish to convalidate or transfer. Because of the myriad credit transfer policies that vary from institution to institution - all credit transfer is on a case by case basis - no matter the institution it comes from.
#3) What are the enrollment procedures?
Answer: #1) A photocopy of a valid form of identification. One digital photograph (current) front facing with professional attire. A photocopy of your G.E.D. or High School Diploma. Certified copy of college diplomas and/or Transcripts (if applicable). Fill out enrollment form(s) (do not leave blank spaces). Pay a non refundable application fee. You must have a computer or cellphone that has access to the Apple APP STORE or Google PLAY STORE and must be able to download the relevant Distance Education software, either to your computer, tablet or cellphone.
If you are accepted into one of our professional degree programs you will need to mail hard-copies of all of your documentation within 90 calendar days of your acceptance notification. Should you fail to comply with this requisit - you will not be issued any relevant educational documentation until you do so.
#4) What are the general fees to study at Judges Institute and University?
Answer: Please refer to our Fees and Costs page. If you cannot find current tuition fees listed - please check back with us.
#5) How fast can I graduate?
Answer: This is another question that practically invokes the need to have a degree to answer how long it will take to earn a degree. Have you earned CLEP credits? Have you already been enrolled and have passed courses? A fast track Associates degree could take at least 1.5 years and a fast track Bachelors degree could take 3 years (if you already have college credits.
If you start from zero? Are you taking a full load? From zero to a bachelors degree can take 3.8 years to almost 6 years. We use a quarter system of 15 weeks with one week of break between quarters. Fast track quarters can last 12 weeks, so our quarters are 12-15 weeks each.
We do not have Degree´s by dissertation. We do not have obscure nostrification of credentials. We do not have pay and play degrees. It takes years to earn a degree; employers and parishioners look at a degree and expect you to have the relevant skills and knowledge.