Course Selection (WebReg, Phase I)............................................. 23 Registration (WebReg, Phase II)..................................................... 23 Add / Drops........................................................................................... 23 Withdrawal. ........................................................................................... 23 Student’s Records................................................................................ 23 Attendance............................................................................................ 23 Grades. .................................................................................................... 23 Repeated Courses............................................................................... 24 Grade Reports....................................................................................... 25 Grade Changes..................................................................................... 25 Dean’s List. ............................................................................................. 25 Auditors.................................................................................................. 25 Academic Load..................................................................................... 25 Independent Study / Arranged Course....................................... 25 Classification of Students................................................................. 25 Numbering of Courses...................................................................... 26 Family Education Rights & Privacy Act........................................ 26 Transcript Request.............................................................................. 26 Name Changes..................................................................................... 27 Extracurricular Activities................................................................... 27 Degrees Offered. ................................................................................. 27 Undergraduate Programs. ............................................................... 28 Graduate Programs. ........................................................................... 30 Commencement.................................................................................. 31 Summary of University Enrollment Fall Semester 2006........ 31 Summary of University Graduating Class 2005-2006 Academic Year...................... 31 Graduation Rate Disclosure............................................................. 32 Academic & Behavioral Standards.............................................. 32 Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress.......................... 32 Academic Probation........................................................................... 32 Financial Aid.......................................................................................... 33 Athletics & Extracurricular Activities............................................ 33 Academic Integrity. ............................................................................ 33 Fraudulent Records. ........................................................................... 33 Standards of Conduct........................................................................ 34 Student Services............................................................................. 35 Residence Life....................................................................................... 35 The Residence Halls............................................................................ 35 Housing for Graduate Students..................................................... 35 Residence Requirements.................................................................. 35 Housing Reservation.......................................................................... 35 Continuing Students: Procedure for Reserving Campus Housing......................... 36 Commuter Students........................................................................... 36 Food Service.......................................................................................... 36 Duplicating Center. ............................................................................ 36 Bookstore............................................................................................... 36 Computer Store. .................................................................................. 36 Health Services..................................................................................... 36 Campus Safety. .................................................................................... 37 Immigration Services......................................................................... 37 International Student Services....................................................... 37 The Learning Center........................................................................... 37
Contents
General Informat ion
1 General Information....................................................................... 2 Historical Sketch.................................................................................... 2 The Mission of Biola University. ....................................................... 2 The University Vision............................................................................ 2 Vision......................................................................................................... 3 The Goals of the University................................................................ 3 Accreditation & Affiliations................................................................ 3 Doctrinal Statement............................................................................. 4 Teaching Biblical Studies.................................................................... 5 Diversity Statement.............................................................................. 6 Chapel....................................................................................................... 6 The Community of La Mirada........................................................... 6 The Biola University Campus. ........................................................... 6 Biola Educational Centers. ................................................................. 7 The Library............................................................................................... 7 Media Services. ...................................................................................... 8 Center for Learning Enrichment, Assessment & Research (CLEAR)............................................................................................... 8 The Role of Computers in the Educational Programs of the University.................... 8 Bookstore................................................................................................. 9 Computer Store. .................................................................................... 9 Financial Information..................................................................... 9 Application Fee...................................................................................... 9 Room. ........................................................................................................ 9 Meal Plan.................................................................................................. 9 Graduate Student Housing Rates.................................................... 9 General Fees.......................................................................................... 11 Special Fees—Undergraduate. ...................................................... 11 Special Fees—Graduate. .................................................................. 11 Music Fees.............................................................................................. 12 Typical Costs.......................................................................................... 12 Payment Options................................................................................. 12 Personal Checks................................................................................... 12 Down Payment..................................................................................... 13 Finance Charges. ................................................................................. 13 Financial Aid Information............................................................. 15 Undergraduate Financial Aid.......................................................... 15 Graduate Financial Aid...................................................................... 17 General Financial Aid Information................................................ 17 Application for Aid.............................................................................. 17 Financial Aid Disbursements. ......................................................... 18 Financial AidWithdrawal / Return of Aid Policy....................... 18 Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy........................................ 18 Admission, Registration & Graduation Requirements............ 20 Enrollment Deposit. ........................................................................... 20 Re-Admission........................................................................................ 20 Admission of Non-Native English-Speaking Students. ......... 20 Veterans.................................................................................................. 23
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