Academic and Behavioral Standards
A cademic and B ehavioral S tandards 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 College Study Skills. 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 at studentlife.biola.edu/ campus-life/student-handbook/. Fraudulent Records 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. 2. The student’s file will be suspended during the investigation, and documents will not be released during this time.
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