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Important terms governing access to Emerald Christian University’s website, educational services, and online programs.

Effective date: September 30, 2026. Please review these Terms before using https://Emerald.University/, applying for an academic program, or enrolling in an online course.

1. Agreement

By accessing Emerald Christian University’s website, submitting an application, registering for a course or program, or using University services, you agree to comply with these Terms and applicable University policies.

2. Florida Religious-Institution Status

Emerald Christian University is approved by the Florida Commission for Independent Education to operate as a nonpublic religious postsecondary institution and to offer religious academic programs pursuant to §1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes.

3. Religious Nature of Programs

Emerald’s academic offerings are religious in nature and are intended to prepare students for religious vocations, ministry, Christian leadership, theological study, missions, evangelism, and related forms of Christian service.

4. Accuracy of Student Information

Applicants and students are responsible for providing accurate, complete, and truthful information. Emerald may request documentation necessary to evaluate admission, transfer credit, prior learning, enrollment, or award eligibility.

5. Academic Integrity

Cheating, plagiarism, falsification, unauthorized assistance, misuse of examinations, or other academic dishonesty may result in loss of credit, course failure, suspension, dismissal, or other appropriate action.

6. Course Access and Completion

Students are responsible for completing courses within the applicable enrollment period and for maintaining access to the technology required for online learning. Re-enrollment or additional fees may apply when a course is not completed within its designated period.

7. Tuition and Fees

Students must review all applicable program costs before enrollment. Fees may vary by program or service. Current diploma pages identify a $95 application fee, $79 technology fee per course, and $159 graduation fee, with tuition currently listed as free for the seven diploma programs on this website.

8. Transfer and Prior Learning Credit

Transfer, life-experience, and experiential-learning credit are awarded only after institutional review and only when applicable to the student’s program. Published maximums do not guarantee that the maximum number of credits will be awarded.

9. Electronic Records and Awards

Emerald may provide educational records, transcripts, enrollment verifications, certificates, or diplomas electronically. Students are responsible for maintaining an accurate email address in their student record.

10. Employment and Professional Licensure

Emerald does not guarantee employment, ministry placement, promotion, salary, or other employment outcomes. Religious programs offered by Emerald are not represented as satisfying secular professional or occupational licensure requirements unless Emerald expressly states otherwise for a specific program.

11. Student Complaints and Appeals

Students may submit good-faith complaints or appeals through Emerald’s published contact procedures. Emerald will review submissions under the applicable institutional policy.

12. Intellectual Property

Course materials, examinations, website content, graphics, logos, educational content, and other proprietary materials may not be copied, shared, sold, distributed, or reproduced without authorization except as allowed by law.

13. Account Security

Students are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and may not permit another person to complete coursework, assessments, or examinations on their behalf.

14. Changes

Emerald may revise academic offerings, policies, fees, course content, technology, or these Terms when appropriate. The version published on the website controls from its stated effective date, subject to applicable law and any contractual rights already established.

15. Contact

Questions about these Terms may be submitted through the Contact page.

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TERMS

Prelude

Welcome to Emerald Christian University
Emerald Christian University is an online Christian university. By accessing or using our services (the “Services”), you agree to these Terms of Use (“Terms”). If you disagree with any part of the Terms then you do not have permission to access the Service.

These Terms form a binding legal agreement between you and Emerald Christian University1 (“we,” “us,” or “our”). They apply to all use of our Services, including exams, study programs, and related materials (delivered electronically or otherwise). You must accept these Terms before creating an account or accessing Services. By using the Services, you represent that all submitted information is true, and you have read and understand these Terms. We may update these Terms at any time; continued use after posting changes constitutes acceptance.

Emerald Christian University is seeking religious exemption from licensure pursuant to §1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes.

Services are licensed to you (not sold), subject to payment of fees and acceptance of these Terms. You may not assign, transfer, share, sell, sublicense, or disclose your access credentials or any Service content (including exam questions/answers) to third parties. Violations may lead to account termination, revocation of credentials, reporting to schools/employers/regulators/law enforcement, and legal action. We may suspend or terminate access without notice for non-payment or suspected breach. Upon termination, you must cease all use and remain liable for unpaid amounts. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue Services at any time without liability.

We affirm the inspiration of Scripture (Old and New Testaments) as final authority; one God in three persons (Father, Son, Holy Spirit); deity, virgin birth, atonement, resurrection, and exclusive salvation through Jesus Christ; salvation by repentance/faith; resurrection of just/unjust; literal Second Coming; universal and local church fellowship.

We admit students regardless of race, color, or national/ethnic origin and do not discriminate in educational programs/activities.

Students may cancel enrollment within three (3) working days of enrollment and receive a full refund of amounts paid. Thereafter, students may withdraw by written notice, and applicable refunds will be calculated on an equitable prorated basis through at least the first 20% of the applicable course period. Properly disclosed nonrefundable fees may be retained as permitted by Florida law. Refunds due will be issued within 30 days.

Emerald Christian University offers tuition-free Christian higher education for qualified individuals. See Tuition-Free and Fees page for details.

Emerald Christian University does not participate in federal student financial-aid programs or provide institutional student loans. Students are responsible only for the fees disclosed before enrollment.

Transfer Credits to Emerald Christian University
Students may transfer up to a maximum of 18 credits into a Diploma program at Emerald Christian University. Courses with a grade of C- or higher are generally transferable.

Life Experience Credits
A maximum of 9 credit hours can be applied to appropriate courses for this program and can be any combination of credit and non-credit education, ministry experience, church involvement, training conferences, and prior teaching and accomplishments.

Experiential Learning Course Exams
Students with prior ministry experience may take the Experiential Learning Course Exams (ELCE) and earn up to 6 credit hours toward appropriate courses in this program. A passing score of 60% or higher awards credit for the corresponding course.

One-month intensive courses must be completed within 30 days (starting Monday 8:00 AM EST and ending on the same day the next month at 11:59 PM EST). Incomplete courses receive an “I” (Incomplete), and re-enrollment may incur applicable fees. Students must continuously enroll in a new one-month intensive course each month until all program requirements are met.

All awards (diplomas, certificates, transcripts) are issued electronically to the email on your student account.

Verifications (enrollment or award) are sent by email and may include relevant details (name, program, award date, GPA).

Students must maintain academic integrity and comply with University policies. Violations, including cheating, plagiarism, falsification, or misuse of University systems, may result in warning, loss of credit, suspension, or dismissal. Students will be given an opportunity to respond when appropriate.

Students may appeal an academic, administrative, financial, or disciplinary decision by submitting a written request explaining the basis of the appeal. The University will review the matter and provide its decision.

Students may submit complaints in writing through the University’s Contact page. Emerald Christian University will review the complaint and provide an appropriate response. Students will not be penalized for submitting a good-faith complaint.

Emerald Christian University does not provide employment-placement services and does not guarantee employment, ministry placement, promotion, salary, or other employment outcomes.

Emerald Christian University’s religious programs are not designed to satisfy Florida professional or occupational licensure requirements. Completion of a University program does not, by itself, qualify a student for state licensure.

All Services, including educational content, exams, trademarks, graphics, and logos, are our proprietary intellectual property protected by U.S. and international copyright and other laws. All rights not expressly granted are reserved. You may not copy, modify, distribute, reverse engineer, or create derivatives of the Services. Unauthorized disclosure or use may result in civil/criminal liability and immediate termination of access.

All information you provide must be accurate. We collect personal (e.g., name, address, contact details) and aggregate data. You warrant the truthfulness of information and that the enrolled student will complete all work. False information may result in termination.

This site uses cookies and tracking technologies for functionality, analytics, marketing, and third-party content. Continuing use or accepting the cookie banner consents to this.

We update Services regularly but may have delays, errors, or inaccuracies. We reserve the right to correct or update information without notice.

Services are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind. We disclaim all warranties regarding accuracy, completeness, security, uninterrupted access, or freedom from viruses/errors. Your use of the Services is at your own risk.

Transferability of credits to other institutions is at the receiving institution’s discretion.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we and our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages (including lost profits/data/business) arising from these Terms or use of Services.

You agree to indemnify and hold us, our affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors harmless from any claims, losses, or damages arising from your breach of these Terms, use of Services, or our enforcement actions.

We may terminate/suspend your account or access immediately, without notice, for any reason (including breach). Surviving provisions (e.g., IP, liability, indemnification) continue post-termination.

We may modify these Terms at our discretion. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. If you disagree, stop using the Services.

Users are subject to all claims/defenses against sellers of goods/services. Acceptance of these Terms (including by payment) binds you (and parents/guardians for students).

For questions, contact us via the Contact page.