FAQ

Getting Started

Is GenesisU accredited?

Yes. Genesis University is accredited. Genesis University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The U.S. Department of Education lists the Distance Education Accrediting Commission as a recognized accrediting agency. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). More about our accreditation and approvals.

When and where can I apply?

Students can apply anytime by completing the application/enrollment form found on the GenesisU website. Please be sure to complete all the required information before submitting the form.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; prospective students can expect a decision within 1-2 weeks and will be notified by email.

If you are still in high school, please read the Dual Enrollment information.

Is there an application fee?

As of this writing, there is no application fee.

Do you accept transfer credits?

Yes! GenesisU has a very flexible transfer credit policy. We believe in recognizing your prior course work when possible. Up to 90 credits can be transferred into the Bachelor of Religious Studies or Bachelor of Education and Religion degrees.

Will you accept my yeshiva or seminary credits?

We will take a look. We have reviewed many yeshiva and seminary institutions, both domestic and international, and accepted them for transfer credit.

When can I enroll?

Enrollment in most courses is offered on a rolling basis. This means you do not have to wait for a specific term or semester start date to begin your courses. You can begin almost anytime.


 

Enrolling in Courses

Which course(s) should I take?

Good question. If you plan on earning a GenesisU degree, upon acceptance, you will be assigned an advisor to review your records and discuss which courses will meet your degree requirements.

If you are transferring college credits to GenesisU, you must ensure GenesisU has official copies of all your prior academic records. Once they are received and reviewed, an advisor will help you choose the necessary courses for degree completion.

You may also choose to start courses before an official review of your records is complete. However, you take the responsibility for taking any duplicate or unnecessary courses; it is your responsibility to ensure the courses you take will meet the degree requirements.

If you are taking GenesisU courses to transfer to another school’s degree program, it is your responsibility to make sure the GenesisU courses you are taking will meet the requirements of the receiving institution.

How do I pay for my courses?

Payment for courses is due upon enrollment. An invoice is generated and will show up in your Populi dashboard. Timely payment is required.

How many courses can I take at a time?

You can generally enroll in two GenesisU courses at a time. With our rolling enrollment policy, when you complete a course and receive a grade, you can begin another. However, there may be limits on the number of courses taken per term.


 

Course Specifics

Where can I access my courses?

Within a few hours of enrolling in a course, the course will be added to you LMS account. Courses are located in our virtual campus (Moodle LMS). You can find the link under the Students tab on the website. You will need your user ID and password to enter.

When and where can I apply?

Students can apply anytime by completing the application/enrollment form found on the GenesisU website. Please be sure to complete all the required information before submitting the form.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; prospective students can expect a decision within 1-2 weeks and will be notified by email.

If you are still in high school, please read the Dual Enrollment information.

Is there an application fee?

As of this writing, there is no application fee.

Do you accept transfer credits?

Yes! GenesisU has a very flexible transfer credit policy. We believe in recognizing your prior course work when possible. Up to 90 credits can be transferred into the Bachelor of Religious Studies or Bachelor of Education and Religion degrees.

Will you accept my yeshiva or seminary credits?

We will take a look. We have reviewed many yeshiva and seminary institutions, both domestic and international, and accepted them for transfer credit.

When can I enroll?

Enrollment in most courses is offered on a rolling basis. This means you do not have to wait for a specific term or semester start date to begin your courses. You can begin almost anytime.