Biola_Catalog_19530101NA

CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS A student’s classification is determined at the beginning of the fall semester accord­ ing to the following plan: 26 units or less 27 units and 27 grade points 57 units and 57 grade points 91 units and 91 grade points A student will not be changed from one class to another during the year. ATTENDANCE Attendance at each class session, chapel, and prayer hour is required of all students. If a student’s unexcused absences from any class become double the number of meetings per week, the student is dropped from that class with a grade of F. Unexcused absences from chapel and prayer hour in excess of the number of meetings per week result in disciplinary action. Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior

GRADES

Meaning

Grade Point Value

A Distinguished work, which is reserved for outstanding attainment ....... 3

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B C D F

Excellent work done, in a sustained manner Average work done in a sustained manner Passing ........................................................................ Failing work. Subject must be repeated in class

0 —1

I Incomplete. Dr. Dropped from class. W Withdrew from school.

as evidenced by his daily class work and his examinations, and punctuality in complet­ ing assignments. To graduate, a student must have at least as many grade points as units in the total credit value of all courses undertaken by him. A semester grade in any subject is based on the student’s grasp of subject matter

A regular student may register for twelve to sixteen hours of classroom work per semester. After the first semester a student with a grade point average of B may peti­ tion the Registrar to take eighteen units whereas one with an A average may petition to carry twenty. In no case will a student be permitted to carry more than twenty take no less than five. In every case a student carries one additional unit in Christian service. A student on scholastic probation may not carry more than fourteen hours for credit and may be limited to less depending upon his grade point average. hours. A regular student may carry no less than twelve hours; a special student may The Freshman Orientation program is scheduled for the first day of Registration. A special program is arranged, including orientation addresses by faculty members and the taking of placement tests. A late fee is charged all students who have not completed their registration by 4:30 p.m. of the second day of Registration. This fee is $5.00 for the first week; $10.00 for the second. REGISTRATION

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