Students should take the CLEP test as early as possible in their college program to receive the maximum value from them. After 27 units of college coursework have been completed (including transfer units), students are no longer eligible to take CLEP exams; exception: foreign language, calculus and pre–calculus exams. Biola University reserves the right to determine the score at which credits will be released and the amount of credit awarded. BOLD students should refer to the BOLD Student Handbook to review BOLD CLEP policies. The Office of the Registrar has final authority for the release of CLEP credits into Biola University. Unlike other CLEP exams, having previously attempted or completed a college level foreign language course does not preclude a student from taking the exam. A student may take a CLEP foreign language exam without pre– approval from the Office of the Registrar. To obtain credit, the student must seek a higher level of language than previously completed.
GPA minimums are required before admission to teaching and nursing and other major departments. To determine whether a “D” is an acceptable grade in a required course and to review admissions requirements for a major, check with the appropriate academic department. Students receiving less than a “C” grade in a major course may be required to repeat the course to progress. Transfer students from other institutions must also maintain an average grade of “C” in all work completed at Biola University as a requirement for graduation since grades from other schools are not calculated into the student’s cumulative grade point average. All students must have a minimum of a “C” average (2.00) in their major coursework. Academic Probation Any student whose cumulative grade point average in Biola University falls below “C” (2.00) is placed on academic probation. Probation indicates a period of trial and the student must achieve better than a 2.00 average the subsequent semester or face the possibility of being disqualified. A student is restricted from participation in extracurricular University activities and the academic load will be limited during this period of probation to a maximum of 13 units each semester. Students on academic probation must participate in the College Study Skills Program. Students on first semester probation are required to meet with the Office of Academic Advising. Academic Disqualification A student may be disqualified at any time if his or her grades are below a 1.00 GPA in one semester or if he or she has achieved minimum grades for two successive semesters. A student who is considered for disqualification may make written appeal to the Office of the Registrar to be allowed to continue on strict probation as determined by the Academic Standards Committee. A disqualified student may apply for re–admission only after a full year has elapsed. After one year, he or she may apply for re–admission only if evidence is given which indicates that chances for scholastic success are good. A student who has been disqualified twice may not be re–admitted. For full statement on satisfactory academic progress, please see the Academic & Behavioral Standards section of the catalog.
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To view current CLEP score requirements, visit biola.edu/ registrar/. Click on Transfer.
Challenging a Course
A student may be able to challenge a course or requirement if the department has a challenge exam available. Check with the specific department to see if a comprehensive challenge exam is available. By waiver: If a student’s performance on a comprehensive examination demonstrates a good grasp of the course content, an exemption from taking the course may be given but no units or credits will be allowed. By registration: The Nursing, Biblical Studies and Intercultural Studies department offer some exams for which the student may be granted credit units based on the successful completion of the challenge exam. The exams are listed in the course schedule. A fee rather than tuition applies. Specific information regarding these examinations is available from the Nursing and Bible departments. For further information see the University Registrar.
Academic Standards
A minimum cumulative grade point average of “C” (2.00) is necessary to graduate. A grade of “D” is normally acceptable as a passing grade in a single course. However, some departments have different standards (for example: Business, Communication Studies, the Conservatory of Music, the School of Education, Foreign Language, Mass Communications and the Nursing departments). Also, “D” quality work in general is normally insufficient to allow the student to progress from level to level. Higher
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