19 ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Academic and Behavioral Standards
...•.•...••...... Biola is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the American Association of Bible Colleges. Our profes sional schools are accredited by the American Psychological Association, the Association of Theological Schools, the National Association of Schools ofMusic, and the National League ofNursing.
APPEALS Appeals must be submitted in writing to the Registrar's Office 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 Registrar's Office 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 Fmancial 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 AND 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, intercolle giate athletics and other faculty sponsored organiza tions. 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 essen tial for personal growth and an ethical life pleasing to God. While it may be difficult to define academic dishon esty in a way agreeable to all, the following general statements should help. Academic dishonesty involves cheating of any kind. This includes copying the work of another student, using hidden notes or aids on a quiz, or examination. It also includes submitting papers or projects that have been copied from any sources without thoughtful reworking by the student or a giving of credit for the source. Representing the words or thoughts of another as one's own is a form of academic dishonesty known as plagiarism. Giving unfair assistance to other students is also dishonest
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 req uiring 96 units progressing at nine units, a student would have 11 semesters to complete the 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 maintains a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 for the undergraduate and the mini mum 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 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 appropriate faculty committee will consider the student for academic disqualification. Any undergrad uate student taking six semester hours or more who receives less than a 1.0 current GPA will be considered for academic disqualification. Graduate students carrying six semester hours or more who receive a 2.0 current GPA or less will be considered for academic disqualification.
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