UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Academic Disqualification Astudent may be disqualified at any time if his grades are below a LOO GPA in one semester or if he has achieved mini mum grades for two successive semesters. A student who is considered for disqualification may make written appeal to the Registrar's Office to be allowed to continue on strict pro bation as determined by the Academic Standards Commit tee. Adisqualified student may apply for re-admission only after a full year has elapsed. After one year, he 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 re-admitted. for full stattmtnt on salisfactory academic progress, pitase see tht Academic and Behavioral Standards section of tht calalog. GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM The general education program at Biola is designed to support the university's distinctively Christian mission by giv ing specific attention to four themes: (1) developing intel lectual skills, (2) educating whole persons, (3) understand ing our Christian heritage, and (4) becoming thinking Chri£ tians. All four themes presuppose the hallmarks of any gen uine university education which are honest inquiry after truth and the development of creativity. The knowledge and skills gained from courses in general education will be fur ther developed by the students in their major fields of study and in their life long learning. Philosophy of General Education I. Developing /ntdledual Skills: Because all students need to strengthen and supplement the set of intellectual skills they acquired in their primary and secondary education, Biola devotes part of its general education requirement to specific and intensive training in those skills. Cultural, technological, and other developments may from time to time require changes in the list of skills studied in our general education courses. II. Ed.uauing "IWiole Pemms: Our general education courses seek to educate students as human beings rather than as prospec tive members of particular professions. This "whole person" approach to education is designed to help prepare our students to succeed in their roles in the family, the church, and the larger society of our culturally diverse world It pays particular attention to the spiritual formation and character development of students by faculty members who are open and honest about their own need for growth. To assist students in their intellectual develop ment, the program includes traditional education in the arts and sciences, supplemented by contemporary explorations of impor tant issues. As a Qiristian university, Biola rests its primary under standing ofwhat "whole persons"are and need on the basis of the central teachings of the Christian faith. This understanding guides every aspect ofour general education program. ill. Undtrstanding Our Oiristian Heritagt: An essential ele ment of Biola's general education program is its requirement in biblical and theological studies. This curricular emphasis is integral to Biola's institutional history, and it is foundational to a mature understanding of our heritage as Christians. Although the biblical and theological courses may address any aspect of the Christian heritage right up to contemporary
has not been met by previous college coursework and only up to the amount needed to complete the requirement. (For example, a minimum of only eight units in the sciences and mathematics will be released if the students have no credits in these areas.) Elective credit will not be given for the general examinations ofC1EP. Credit will be awarded for C1EP subject examinations in areas not covered by C1EP general examinations, provided no college credits have been attempted or earned in the same field Students should not take English composition through C1EP. Students are advised to take the CLEP test as early as po£ sible in their college program to receive the maximum value from them. Biola University reserves the right to determine the score at which credits will be released and the amount of credit awarded. The Registrar's Office has final authority for the release of CLEP credits into Biola University. CHALLENGING ACOURSE You may be able to challenge a course or requirement if the department has a challenge exam available. Check with the specific department to see if a comprehensive challenge exam is available. If your performance on a comprehensive examination demonstrates a good grasp of the course content an exemption from taking the course but no units or credits will be allowed However, in the case of the RN., L V.N. and Bible survey courses, they may be granted credit units based on the successful completion of the challenge examinations. Specific information regarding these examinations is available from the Department of Nursing. For further information see the university registrar. ACADEMIC STANDARDS Aminimum grade point average of "C" (2.00) is necessary to graduate. With the exception of business, education, foreign language and nursing departments, a grade of "D" is accepted as a passing grade in a single course. However "D" quality of work in general is normally insufficient to allow the student to progress from level to level. Higher GPA minimums are required before admission to teaching and nursing. Nursing stu dents should see the department for GPA admission require ments. Students receiving less than a "C" grade in any nursing course must repeat the course to progress in nursing. Students who transfer units from other institutions must maintain an aver age grade of "C" in all work completed at Biola University as requirement for graduation. All students must have a minimum of a "C" average (2.00) in their major field Academic Probation Any student whose cumulative grade point average in Biola University falls below "C" (2.00) is placed on academic proba tion. Probation indicates a period of trial and the student must achieve better than a 2.00 average the subsequent semester or face the possibility of being disqualified Astudent is restricted from participation in extracurricular university activities and the academic load will be limited during this period of probation to a maximum of 13 units each semester. Students on academic probation must participate in the Leaming Skills Program.
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