Student Handbook 2020-21

2. Sophomores: Students whose current semester GPA is below 2.00 at the end of the semester, regardless of cumulative GPA, are required to study in their dorms or in the Library during study hours.

D. Academic Discipline Students who have demonstrated a low academic performance will be placed on Academic Discipline, according to the following standards. If the student has declining grades, the deans may assign the student to Academic Discipline prior to the end of the semester. Special permissions may be limited. Students on Academic Discipline cannot miss study hours to participate in intramural sports. 1. Freshmen students below the following GPA from the previous semester or cumulative will be placed on Academic Discipline: GPA below 1.50. 2. Sophomore students below a cumulative GPA of 2.00 are placed on Academic Discipline. A current semester GPA below a 1.80 at the end of the semester will place the Sophomore student on Academic Discipline, regardless of the cumulative grade point average. Sophomore students on Academic Discipline must study in the dorms, not the Library, during evening study hours. Study Hours Chart “Who Studies Where”: a. Freshmen & Sophomores: 3.00-4.00 previous quarter GPA have no required study hours. b. Freshmen & Sophomores: 2.00-2.99 cumulative GPA study in their rooms or the Library. c. Freshmen: 0.00-1.99 previous quarter GPA study in their rooms, not the Library. d. Sophomores: 0.00-1.99 cumulative GPA may be asked to petition the Administration for permission to continue their studies at Word of Life Bible Institute. E. Academic Campusing Students below a 2.00 GPA who do not appear to be using their time wisely or studying to the best of their ability may also be placed on Academic Campusing. Students will be required to fulfill the Academic Discipline requirements as well as Campusing requirements. Students on Academic Campusing are subject to dismissal at the end of any grading period if their work shows no improvement. (See Disciplinary Campusing). F. Special Students Students with special learning disabilities or handicaps are advised by the faculty on an individual basis. Their continuance in school will be based on their willingness to work up to their ability and maintain a positive spirit while in attendance at the Bible Institute. It will be the student’s responsibility to communicate with the Academic Dean concerning any special needs.

G. Academic Dismissal Students may be subject to Academic Dismissal on the following basis:

1. Freshmen students below a 1.00 cumulative GPA, and Sophomore students below a 1.50 cumulative GPA at the end of one semester and who have been on Academic Probation for the previous period may be dismissed. 2. Freshmen students below a 1.50 cumulative GPA, and Sophomore students below a 1.90 cumulative GPA at the end of two semesters may be dismissed. 3. Failure to attend classes. 4. Exceptions to this policy may only be made by petition to the Bible Institute through the Academic Dean. Students must demonstrate that they have been working at near capacity to qualify for an exception to the above policy. IV. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A. Students must complete the core curriculum and obtain a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher. 1. Students who successfully complete the Freshman year and associated Ministry Practicum receive a Bible Certificate.

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