When a course is repeated where an undergraduate student has received a “UW,” a D or F grade the first time, the better grade is the only one used in computing the cumulative GPA, and the units are counted only once. Both grades are shown on the student’s permanent record. When a course is repeated where an undergraduate student has received a C or B grade the first time, both the first and the second grades figure into the total cumulative GPA computation, the units from both courses are added to the student’s unit total, and both grades are shown on the student’s permanent record. For classes where a passing grade is not earned, students are permitted to repeat a course a maximum of two times. A student unable to pass a required course for their major or degree program after the third attempt is normally required to select another major or degree program not requiring the failed course. Only courses taken at Biola University will be used to change course grades. In addition, the student must notify the Office of the Registrar, the semester a course is repeated. Only the units of the repeated course apply toward graduation requirements.
Auditors
Students wishing to audit must complete the audit application and follow registration procedures. Auditing students cannot register for a course until after the second week of the semester. An auditor only participates in lectures, and they are not allowed to submit papers or take exams. A course taken for audit cannot be repeated for credit at a later date. Students wishing to audit graduate– level courses must have earned, be/been enrolled in, or been admitted to a graduate program of equal or greater academic level. For instance, a student wishing to audit a master’s level course must at least have earned, be/ been enrolled in, or have been admitted to a master’s level degree program. Doctoral level courses are not typically open to auditors. All auditors must pay the appropriate per unit fee. If permitted, doctoral level auditors are subject to full doctoral level tuition. (See Financial Information for fees.) Auditors must receive permission from both the Office of the Registrar and the instructor of the course. Audit applications with further instructions are available in the Office of the Registrar or online at: biola.edu/Registrar/ services/forms/.
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Grade Reports
Academic Load
Grade reports will be available at the end of each academic term on the Biola Portal located at: biola.edu/ portal. Students may request a printed grade report at the end of the term through the Office of the Registrar. Any discrepancy between this report and the student’s personal record must be brought to the attention of the Office of the Registrar before the end of the following semester.
The minimum full–time load is 12 units at the undergraduate level. A student who is on academic probation may be limited to 13 units or less depending upon his grade point average. A minimum of 10 units must be taken by those living on campus. The minimum full–time load is nine units for those in graduate degree programs. Those carrying less than the full–time load but more than 3 units are considered part–time students.Graduate students carrying 3 units or less are normally considered less than part time. A Talbot student is normally permitted to carry a maximum of 12 units each semester. D.Min. students must complete 6 units per semester, 12 units per year in their program. Doctoral students are considered full time for a maximum of two to four semesters in the dissertation phase of their program depending on their program (see specific program for details). The normal full–time load for a Rosemead student is 12 to 16 hours per semester, but not less than nine hours. Without the advisor’s approval, a student may not carry over 16 units in any semester. Part–time registration of less than nine units is permitted only after a student has been admitted to candidacy. Rosemead does not admit part–time students to its degree programs.
Grade Changes
Grade changes are only allowable for computational or recording errors.
Student Responsibility It is the student’s responsibility to bring any error in grades to the attention of the instructor within ninety days following the issued grade. Faculty Responsibility It is the instructor’s responsibility to catch and correct any error in grades no later than ninety days following the submission of a student’s grade.
Dean’s List
Students achieving a semester GPA of 3.6 or better while enrolled in 12 or more units with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better, will be placed on the semester Dean’s List.
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