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Requirements & Guidelines

How many Christian Service Hours are required to Graduate?

 

Students must complete 80 hours of Christian Service, 10 hours per semester, while attending Mater Dei High School, with a minimum of 40 hours being Direct Service. Freshmen and new students may begin earning hours the summer before entering Mater Dei. Please see below the requirements:

Service

 

  • 4 year MD Student - 80 hours, at least 40 hours of Direct Service
  • 3 year MD student - 60 hours, at least 30 hours of Direct Service
  • 2 year MD student - 40 hours, at least 20 hours of Direct Service
  • 1 year MD student - 20 hours, at least 10 hours of Direct Service
 
*Transfer Students -10 hours per semester at Mater Dei.  All hours must be earned while attending Mater Dei.

All services must be performed through a charitable organization or agency.  Any service opportunity outside of a charitable organization or agency MUST be pre-approved by the Director of Christian Service in order to qualify for Mater Dei. 

 

Students may begin earning Christian Service Hours June 1st before their first year at Mater Dei.