SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Programs The military science curriculum is divided into two parts. Basic Course is the first two years of lower division study dur ing which students complete 12 units of leadership classes. Advanced Course is the last two years of upper division study consisting of 14 units of leadership classes, and a six week summer camp typically between junior and senior years. (Cadets receive an allowance for travel expenses and are paid for attending this camp.) Students who did not enroll in Army ROTC as a fresh man or a sophomore can receive equivalent credit in several different ways (see Two-Year Program below). Admission to the Advanced Course is limited to students who meet all academic and physical requirements. Students in this course receive a subsistence allowance of $150 a month for 10 months during each of the two academic years, plus military science books and uniforms. After completion of the Advanced Course and college, students are eligible to be commissioned as second lieutenants in one of the Army's 17 specialty areas in either the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, or active Army. Students' desires are a major factor in determining which service option is selected. The active duty obligation for those students selected to enter the National Guard or Army Reserve is typically four months. Students entering the Active Army serve longer peri ods. ROTC students desiring to obtain advanced degrees may be granted a delay in reporting to their initial assignment Scholarship Scholarships are available on a national and regional basis. Two and three year scholarships are available on a competitive basis to any qualified student ofBiola University who desires to compete. An Army scholarship will pay for most tuition costs, school supplies, and provide a monthly subsistence allowance of $150. The scholarship competition is conducted from November through February during the school year prior to when the scholarship would go into effect. Winners are announced in May and June, and the scholarship becomes effective at the start of the following Fall term. Two Year Program This program is designed for students who receive place ment credit for two years of ROTC. Placement credit may be given for avariety of conditions. Included are: completing three years of high school ROTC; attending a special Basic Course summer camp; joining the Army Reserves or National Guard; prior military service on active duty (veterans may receive VA benefits concurrently with Advance Course benefits); and by completing two years of college level Air Force or Navy ROTC. Extra Curricular Cadets in Army ROTC are eligible to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. Included are rappelling, land navigation, parachuting, and other adventure opportunities. Further Information Biola University students who desire more information regarding this program may write: Department of Military Sci ence, 127 Men's Gym, Box 951609, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 9009!>-1609; or call (310) 82!>-7384/7381.
This program is designed for individuals with a high degree of self-motivation and personal discipline. Students will live in a residence hall with other high school and uni versity students, and will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the stated behavioral standards of our university campus. Applicants should read carefully the standards of conduct section in the general catalog and be willing to abide by these standards. Academic Credit All students in the program will begin to establish an offi cial university transcript Grades for the summer courses will be included on this transcript. Students who wish to fulfill high school requirements should make arrangements with their high school principal or Independent Study Program Administrator before beginning the program. Biola Univer sity has no jurisdiction over high school policy in this matter. Admissions Requirements The same requirements for general admission to Biola Uni versity will apply to those who participate in this special learning opportunity. Entrance requirements for this program include: 1. Attained a 3.0 (''B") grade point average 2. Complete a Biola University admissions application 3. Letter of reference from their high school counselor 4. Letter of reference from church youth pastor or pastor 5. Official transcript of high school grades Application Procedure Request an admissions application for the Summer Studies for High School Students Program. Complete the information that is requested and return it to the Office ofAdmission. INTERTERM To facilitate the completion of graduation and also to allow exposure to creative learning and to enrich students' academic programs, the University provides an Interterm program in January. Resident hall rooms are provided at no extra charge for on-<:ampus fall students who occupy a room during the spring semester. All other students attending Interterm are charged a prorated weekly rate. Separate prices will be available for meals during Interterm. Tuition charges are about one half of the regular school year charge. (Graduate courses excepted.) Abalanced program of general education, Bible, elective and graduate courses is offered on campus. Opportunities also will be given to participate in travel and other non-traditional courses. Gass schedules for Interterm will be available April I. For further information, please write to the Associate Provost Office. ARMY ROTC The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps program is available to all students of Biola University through the Department of Military Science of UCLA Army ROTC pro vides scholarships and challenging leadership training. The curriculum includes mountain climbing seminars, physical fit ness development, practical application of managerial tech niques, and classes in military history and tactics. Army ROTC also allows students to pursue commissions in the U.S. Army.
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