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To learn more about Biola's various Interterm and Summer study tours please visit the following website: biola.edu/ccce (http://www.biola.edu/ ccce). Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies ausable.org (http://www.ausable.org) Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies offers over 20 different field-based, university level courses in environmental studies and environmental science at campuses in the Great Lakes region (Mancelona, MI) and on Puget Sound (Whidbey Island, WA), in addition to courses in South India (Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu) and Latin America (Vara Blanca, Costa Rica). Courses feature extensive field learning to elucidate concepts and teach hands-on skills and techniques for sustainability, ecosystem management and restoration, conservation, research, and health. Courses take place during January, May, and two summer session terms. Courses from Au Sable can be applied to major, minor, or core credits. Au Sable attracts students from 60 different Christian colleges and universities around North America, forming a Christian community that cares about preserving, restoring, and sustaining God's creation. Au Sable's international opportunities include the Interterm course "Ecology of the Indian Tropics," taught in partnership with Bishop Heber College (Tamil Nadu, India). The class travels to South India to learn about its unique tropical ecosystems and culture. In Costa Rica, the "Tropical Agriculture and Missions" courses teaches proven, hands-on skills and techniques for helping farmers improve their livelihoods in developing countries. This course takes place during May or Summer term. For contact information please visit the following website: biola.edu/ccce (http://www.biola.edu/ccce). Academic and Behavioral Standards Academic Standing Any undergraduate student failing to maintain the minimum grade point average required by their academic program after the completion of 6 or more credits in a regular term, or any graduate student failing to maintain the minimum cumulative grade point average required by their program after the completion of 4 or more credits in a regular term will be placed on Academic Probation (for the purposes of tracking program GPA requirements). All students on Academic Probation must adhere to the stipulations of their probation as outlined in their notice of Academic Standing. These limitations can include restrictions on the number of credits they may take per term (generally a limit of 13 credits for undergraduate students and 9 credits for graduate students). Undergraduate students on Academic Probation must register for and successfully complete GNST 001. Undergraduate students on first semester probation are required to meet with the Office of Academic Advising. The academic record and transcript of all students on Academic Probation will be notated accordingly. A student on Academic Probation (for the purposes of tracking program GPA requirements) who does not successfully remove himself/herself from Academic Probation at the end of two consecutive semesters of Academic Probation will be academically disqualified. Any undergraduate student taking 6 semester hours or more in a regular term who receives less than a 1.0 term GPA will be academically disqualified. Any graduate
student carrying 4 semester hours or more in a regular term who receives less than a 1.0 term GPA will be academically disqualified. Probation Removed When an undergraduate student taking 6 or more credits in a regular term, or a graduate student taking 4 or more credits in a regular term, raises both his or her term and cumulative GPA to the minimum program required GPA or higher, the student is removed from Academic Probation (for the purposes of tracking program GPA requirements), "Probation Removed" is noted on the transcript, and all Academic Probation restrictions are lifted. Academic Disqualification Appeals Academic Disqualification Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Office of the Registrar and must include explanation of why minimum academic requirements were not met and why an exception is warranted. A disqualified student who does not appeal, or whose appeal was denied, may apply for re-admission 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 readmitted. Good Academic Standing Any student not on Academic Probation (for the purposes of tracking program GPA requirements) or Academic Disqualification is considered to be in Good Academic Standing (for the purposes of tracking program GPA requirements). Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Aid Eligibility Although Satisfactory Academic Progress (for the purposes of financial aid) is independent from Academic Standing as defined above, poor academic performance may also result in financial aid suspension. For additional information on Financial Aid's Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy see the Financial Aid Information section. Athletic Eligibility Although athletic eligibility is independent from Academic Standing as defined above, poor academic performance may also result in ineligibility. For additional information see the Student Activities section. Extracurricular Activities Students on Academic Probation are required to curtail their extracurricular activities in order to concentrate on their studies. Some activities may prohibit students on Academic Probation from applying or participating. 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
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