Given the foundational commitment that a Greenville University education is not complete without spiritual formation, students cannot be excused from spiritual formation expectations. However, students facing unique circumstances can apply for an exemption from reaching their spiritual formation requirements through chapel or other events hosted by the OSF. Situations that may allow someone to qualify for an exemption may include but are not limited to: caregiving or parental responsibilities, commuters who don’t have class on campus before noon on MWF, unavoidable work conflicts, student teaching/internships for academic credit, and medical concerns or disability accommodations.

Students must apply for an exemption each semester, should they wish to receive one, by completing this form no later than the third week of the semester they are applying for. The primary functions of the exemption application is to specify the need for the exemption and for students to create a personal spiritual formation plan as to how they will continue to grow spiritually over the course of the semester.

After the Office of Spiritual Formation receives and reviews the exemption form, the student will receive a response with approval of or edits to the personal formation plan. Students who receive an exemption must complete all elements of their personal formation plan by the final day of the semester to avoid being placed on chapel probation.