D. Students with Special Needs Students with special learning disabilities or handicaps are advised by the faculty on an individual basis. Their continuance in school will be based on their willingness to work up to their ability and maintain a positive spirit while in attendance at the Bible Institute. It will be the student’s responsibility to communicate with the Academic Dean concerning any special needs.
E. Academic Dismissal Students may be subject to Academic Dismissal on the following basis:
1. Freshmen students below a 1.00 cumulative GPA, and Sophomore students below a 1.50 cumulative GPA at the end of one semester and who have been on Academic Probation for the previous period may be dismissed. 2. Failure to attend classes. 3. Exceptions to this policy may only be made by petition to the Bible Institute through the Academic Dean. Students must demonstrate that they have been working at near capacity to qualify for an exception to the above policy. IV. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A. Students must complete the core curriculum and obtain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher. 1. Students who successfully complete the Freshman year and associated Ministry Practicum receive a Bible Certificate. 2. Students who successfully complete the Sophomore year on the main campus in New York and associated Ministry Practicum receive a Bible Diploma.
B. Students will be allowed to participate in commencement exercises but will not receive their diploma/certificate or transcripts until all financial obligations have been met in full.
C. Freshmen students meeting all the requirements, but with a cumulative average of less than 2.00, receive a Certificate of Attendance at the commencement exercises.
D. Sophomore students having a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.00 are not able to participate in commencement exercises. They do not receive a Bible Diploma or a Certificate of Attendance.
E. Students who begin their academic year with the spring semester and successfully complete their year at the end of the fall semester are eligible to participate in the next commencement exercise.
V. STUDENT STUDY SKILLS ASSISTANCE A. Study Intensive: Students struggling academically may receive group tutoring by a student tutor.
B. Peer Tutoring: Students can request a personal tutor from the Associate Academic Dean. This program is limited and will be based on need.
C. Casual Tutoring: Students are encouraged to help each other prepare for quizzes and tests in their free time. No tutoring will take place in the dorms during evening study hours.
D. Academic Advising: Academic advisement is available from the academic staff. Questions relating to specific assignments and instruction can be directed to the resident professors during regular office hours. The deans are also available to assist students with questions regarding academics or study advice.
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