History
Grace began as a two-year college in 1948, and is currently categorized as a four-year liberal arts school by The College Board. Its mission statement reads, "Grace College is an evangelical Christian community of higher education which applies Biblical values in strengthening character, sharpening competence, and preparing for service."
In June 2010, Grace College announced plans to offer a three-year accelerated degree option, which will begin starting in Fall 2011. In order to help students graduate more quickly, Grace will be instating a completely redesigned academic calendar. Each semester will be divided into two 8-week sessions. Grace predicts students will typically take 2-3 courses per session, allowing them to take up to 20 hours per semester. Grace is one of the first colleges in the nation to offer a three-year option for students in every major.
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