Academic & Behavioral Standards Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress Full-Time Undergraduate Students Satisfactory academic progress toward a baccalaureate degree as a full-time undergraduate student is obtained by completing 12 or more units per semester or 24 or more units per academic year while maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Repeated courses previously passed cannot be counted toward minimum satisfactory academic progress requirements. The student must complete the degree requirements within the period of time required when progressing at the minimum full-time rate. For example, in a program requiring 130 units progressing at 12 units, a student would have 11 semesters to complete the program. Full-Time Graduate Students Satisfactory academic progress toward a graduate degree as a full- time graduate student is obtained by completing nine or more units per semester or 18 or more units per academic year while maintaining the minimum cumulative GPA specified by the program requirements in which the student is enrolled. Repeated courses previously passed cannot be counted toward minimum satisfactory academic progress requirements. The student must complete the degree requirements within the period of time required when progressing at the minimum full-time rate. For example, in a program requiring 96 units progressing at nine units, a student would have 11 semesters to complete the program. Doctoral students are considered full time for a maximum of two years in the dissertation phase depending on their program. Part-Time Students Satisfactory academic progress toward a degree for a part-time student is obtained by completing six or more units per semester and maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for the undergraduate, and four or more units per semester and maintain the minimum program requirement for the graduate student. Repeated courses previously passed cannot be counted toward minimum satisfactory academic progress requirements. The student must complete the degree requirements within a maximum of three years beyond that required for a full-time student. Exceptions Exceptions to these standards are discussed under any applicable degree program. Academic Probation Any student failing to maintain the minimum grade point average required by their academic program as outlined in the Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress will be placed on academic probation. Should the student not meet the minimum cumulative GPA at the end of two consecutive semesters of academic probation, the student will be academically disqualified. Any undergraduate student taking four semester hours or more who receives less than a 1.0 current GPA will be academically disqualified. Graduate students carrying four semester hours or more who receive a 2.0 current GPA or less will be academically disqualified. Students may appeal their academic disqualification by writing to the dean of academic records who will review the appeal with the appropriate faculty committee. Probation Removed When a student taking six or more units in a fall or spring term (or four or more units for graduate students) raises his or her current and cumulative GPA to the program minimum required GPA or higher, "Probation Removed" is placed on the transcript.
Appeals 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. Appeals must be received within three weeks of notification that the student is on academic probation or has failed to meet academic probationary requirements. Appeals which cannot be resolved with the Office of the Registrar will be referred to the Academic Standards Committee or the appropriate graduate faculty committee. Financial Aid Failure to complete the required units or maintain a GPA as outlined in the Statement of Satisfactory Academic Progress will result in financial aid probationary status. For additional information on Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy see Financial Information Section. Financial Aid Appeals Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Financial Aid Office and must include explanation of why minimum aid requirements were not met and why an exception is warranted. Appeals must be received within three weeks of notification that the student is on financial aid probation or has failed to meet financial aid probationary requirements. 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. 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/. 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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