5. The student will be notified of the University’s decision and may appeal it to the Provost Office within 30 days of the written notice. This notice may be made in person or sent by mail, posted to the address currently on file in the Office of the Registrar. If the evidence indicates that fraudulent or altered transcript(s), record(s) or document(s) were submitted and a degree was granted, such a degree will be rescinded and the student placed on a “dismissed without possibility of re–admittance” status. When possible, any person, employer or agency who was provided a transcript before the fraud or alteration was discovered will be notified that the transcript submitted was erroneous. Even if no degree was granted to the student, this individual will be placed on a “dismissed without possibility of re–admittance” status. In the event the student attended the University on a student visa, the appropriate embassy will be notified.
Athletics & Extracurricular Activities
Students not making satisfactory progress will be considered ineligible for athletic competition and extracurricular activities. The student on academic probation may be allowed to compete or participate upon review by the Academic Standards Committee. Extracurricular activities include: student government, forensic teams, gospel teams, band, chorale, intercollegiate athletics and other faculty sponsored organizations. For appeal procedures, see the appeal procedure outlined under appeals section above.
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Academic Integrity
As a Christian institution, Biola University is especially concerned that sound moral values are practiced in all areas of University life. Honesty in academic work is essential for personal growth and an ethical life pleasing to God. Academic dishonesty is considered a serious offense, and will be handled by individual faculty in various ways including lowered grades or possible loss of course credit. The faculty member will work with the Dean for Students to consider further disciplinary action, including dismissal. A full statement concerning academic dishonesty can be found in the Undergraduate Student Handbook which is also available at http://studentlife.biola.edu/campus–life/ student–handbook/.
Biola University Community Standards
The Biola Community Biola University is a unique environment committed to following Christ’s example of loving others. We believe that community is born of other–centered practices, strengthened when members
• live with integrity,
• practice confession and forgiveness,
• attempt to live in reconciled relationships,
• accept responsibility for their actions and words, and
Fraudulent Records
• submit to biblical instruction.
The submission, alteration or falsification of transcript(s), record(s), or document(s) may result in denial of admission, disciplinary action or possible dismissal from the institution. In the event that such unethical acts are discovered after the student has discontinued attendance or has graduated from the University, the following procedure will be followed: 1. The former student will be notified that a fraudulent item or alteration has been discovered. This notification may be made in person or sent by mail, posted to the address currently on file in the Office of the Registrar.
As men and women of Biola, we do not ask each other to be perfect people, but rather to be people in active pursuit of integrity and growth, in dynamic relationships with the living God and with others in community. Those in leadership at Biola are eager to serve by coming alongside you and offering support, accountability, and, when necessary, loving discipline, in order to help you grow. We affirm our commitment to serve you with your best in mind.
2. The student’s file will be suspended during the investigation, and documents will not be released during this time.
3. The student will be given 30 days to present evidence that may assist the University in determining whether there was fraud and/or alteration.
4. The University will review the evidence and determine whether the documents in question were fraudulent and/ or altered.
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