Asystem 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 course and does not affect the student's grade point average. A "UW" indicates an unofficial withdrawal. Students who register but do not attend classes are automatically given the grade of " UW" which will influence the grade average the same as an F. Special Note: Full-time enrollment (completing twelve units each semester) is required of the following students: internationals, veterans receiving full benefits, students receiving social security benefits, and all students receiving financial aid of any kind. When dropping classes students must be aware that they are required to complete twelve units of credit. The grade point average of a student is obtained by dividing the total number of units attempted at Biola College into the total number of grade points obtained at Biola College. To graduate, a student must have at least twice as many grade points as units in the total credit value of all courses undertaken by him, and a 2.00 grade point average in the major field. Astudent will be permitted to repeat a course in which he has received either an For a Dgrade. The better grade will be the only one used in computing the cumulative grade point average at Biola College. The units will be counted only once. Grade reports will be issued to students from the Office of Admissions and Records. Academic Standards While a grade of Dis accepted as a passing grade in a single course, such quality of work in general is at no point a criterion of progress from level to level. A minimum average grade of C is necessary to graduate . Still higher minimums are required before admission to student teaching. Students who transfer units from other institutions must maintain an average grade of C in all work completed at Biola College as a requirement for graduation, and an average grade of C in all work presented for a degree , as well as all work in the major field. Academic Probation: Any student whose cumulative scholarship average in Biola College falls below C (2.0) is placed on academic probation. Probation indicates a period of trial , and the student must achieve better than a 2.0 average the subsequent semester or face the possibility of being disqualified. A student is restricted from participation in extra-curricular college activities, and the academic load will be limited during this period of probation to a maximum of thirteen units each semester. Academic Dismissal: A student may be disqualified at any time if his grades are very low in one semester or if he has not achieved minimum grades for two successive semesters. Astudent who is considered for dismissal may be allowed to continue on strict probation as determined by the Academic Standards Committee. A disqualified student may apply for readmission only after a full year has elapsed . After one year, he may apply for readmission only if evidence is given which indicates that chances for scholastic success are good. A student who has been twice disqualified may not be readmitted. Academic Load The minimum full-time load is twelve units. A student who is on scholastic probation may be limited to twelve units or less depending upon his grade point average. A minimum of ten units must be taken by those living on campus. A unit of credit is generally considered to consist of one class hour (50 minutes) a week for a semester. In physical education activities, laboratory sessions, and in a few other instances, a unit of credit may involve more than one class period a week. Generally a student is limited to seventeen units of classroom work a semester. After the first semester a student with a grade point average of B may petition the Registrar to carry more than seventeen units. In no case will a student be permitted to carry more than twenty units each semester. School Honors Students completing their course with a grade point average of 3.25 are graduated Cum Laude. Students with a 3.5 average are graduated Magna Cum Laude. Students with a 3 .85 average are graduated Summa Cum Laude. Each year elections to membership in the Biola Chapter of Delta Epsilon Chi Honor Society are made from the members of the graduating class who have a scholastic average of 3.5 or better throughout their course. The Delta Epsilon Chi Honor Society was established to give recognition to high scholastic attainment in Christian colleges and Bible Institutes. Extracurricular Activities All groups or individuals who represent the College must manifest satisfactory standing as to application, cooperation , spiritual life, and scholastic attainment (the overall grade point average, as well as the average for the preceding semester, must be C) , and must be approved by the faculty . Pre-Professional Courses Many leading educators in the professional fields recognize that a liberal arts curriculum provides the most suitable undergraduate preparation. The satisfactory completion of the courses required of all students during their first two years in attendance at Biola College provides much of the necessary background. Biola College offers courses which serve as foundational material for several of the professions. There are certain basic courses in natural science, language, and social science which are required by most professional schools. To be sure that the proper courses are selected, the student should seek information from the professional school of his choice.
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