2. All course work during the final semester which will be applied toward graduation requirements must be taken at Biola University.
Graduation Honors – Undergraduate Programs
3. A minimum of twenty–four (24) units must be taken at Biola University in the degree program.
Honors at graduation for baccalaureate recipients are based on grade point average, overall performance, Christian values, and a minimum 60–unit residency. Honors are not automatically granted. Faculty may raise the standards at any time. Honors are granted by the faculty and may be denied or higher standards may be applied. The University honors have been defined by the Academic Standards Committee as:
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4. A minimum of twenty–four (24) distinct units must be completed at Biola in any additional graduate degree at the same level. This applies to the second (or additional) degrees and double degrees taken at Biola for all graduate programs except Talbot (see Talbot section of this catalog). Double Emphases A minimum of 12 units must be taken that are unique to the second emphasis. (i.e., Talbot: a minimum of 78 units for two emphases in the M.A. and a minimum of 110 units for two emphases in the M.Div. degree). All prerequisites, supporting courses, and departmental requirements for both of the emphases must be completed prior to the single commencement. The student must receive the approval of both the departments and approval of the Office of the Registrar. Second Master’s Degree Students seeking a second master’s degree must complete a minimum of 24 distinct units in a second area of major study, taken at Biola University. All prerequisites, supporting courses and departmental requirements for each degree must be completed prior to graduation. The student must receive approval from both the academic departments and the Office of the Registrar. The student may choose to graduate with both degrees at one commencement or different commencements. A student may petition the Registrar and the school faculty to surrender the first certificate or master’s degree to avoid the required extra 24 units. The programs in Talbot School of Theology are accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). ATS requires a minimum of 50% of coursework in a second Master of Arts or Master of Divinity degree program be taken in residency (i.e., 50% cannot be shared with any other completed master’s level program). (ATS Standards, 1998). Graduation Honors Honors at graduation for master’s program recipients are based on grade point average, overall performance, Christian values, and a minimum 24–unit residency. Honors are not automatically granted. Faculty may raise the standards at any time. Honors are granted by the faculty and may be denied or higher standards may be applied. The University honors have been defined by the Academic Standards Committee as:
Honor
GPA
Cum Laude
3.50–3.69
Magna Cum Laude
3.70–3.89
Summa Cum Laude
3.90–4.00
Honors recognized in the graduation ceremony may be changed based on the processing of final grades. GPA standards for honors must be met with no rounding of numbers. Graduate and BOLD students should check with their program section in the catalog for honors qualification. Honor Society A select group of graduating seniors are chosen by the faculty each year to membership in Epsilon Kappa Epsilon, the baccalaureate honor society of Biola University. Eligibility is based on invitation from the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Students receiving an invitation must complete the application form and return it to the Dean of Arts and Sciences. Final selection is based upon scholastic performance, Christian witness and contributions to the Biola community. Membership is limited to no more than 5% of the graduating class. To be eligible for membership, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher and must have completed 80 credit units at Biola prior to the semester of graduation. BOLD students should check their program section in the catalog for a listing of honors.
Graduate Programs
Graduation Petition Graduate students must make an appointment with the Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar to petition to graduate. This must be done one year prior to graduation. Students filing late will be charged a late graduation petition fee. Requirements for all Graduate Degrees Refer to individual degree programs for specific requirements for graduation. 1. Completion of all academic requirements and approval of the student’s graduation petition by the major advisor and the Office of the Registrar a year before graduation.
Honor
GPA
Honors
3.50–3.69
High Honors
3.70–3.89
Highest Honors
3.90–4.00
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