Biola_Catalog_19740101NA

Classification of Students A student's classification is determined at the beginning of each semester according to the following plan: Freshman 26 uni ts or less Sophomore 27 -56 units Junior 57-95 units Senior 96 units or more

Transfer No student will be permitted to transfer more than 70 units of credit from a junior college. No upper division credit can be allowed for courses taken in a junior college.

Attendance Regul ar class attendance is expected of all students. Classes are conducted in a manner that will encourage academic excellence and the growth of Christian character. Because of the tremendous variety of class size and purpose, specific requirements in attendance , the final authority for attendance, and any effect tnat it might have upon grades rest with the individual faculty member. The specific rules for each class are to be made clear at the first session. Pre-Registration Pre-registrat ion for the fall semester is held each year during the month of May , and for the spring semester in the month of December. All students are required to pre-register if they plan to return to school the next semester. Failure to pre-register will mean filing an application for re-admission (fee $10) if the individual plans to enroll for the next seme ste r. GRADES Quality of course work is graded on the following scale: A indicates outstanding achieve­ ment ; B, superior; C, average or satisfactory; D, the lowe st passing grade; and F, Failure. A system of grade points is used to determine a student's general average or standing. Grade points are assigned to grades as follows: A, 4 grade points ; B, 3 points; C, 2 points ; D, 1 point; F, 0 points . A "W" indicates an official withdrawal from a co urse and does not affect the student's grade point ave rage. A "UW" indicates an unofficial withdrawal. Students who register but do not attend classe s are automatically given the grade of "UW" which will influence the grade average the same as an F.

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