Grading System
The following grading system is used by the college:
AUD......................................................................................................................................... Audit
A........................................................................................................................................... Superior
B............................................................................................................................... Above Average
C........................................................................................................................................... Average
D............................................................................................................................................ Passing
F.............................................................................................................................................. Failure
I........................................................................................................................................ Incomplete
WP...................................................................................................................... Withdrawn passing
WF........................................................................................................................ Withdrawn failure
NR................................................................................................................................. Not reported
P.............................................................................................................................................. Passed
Grade points will be computed as follows:
A................................................................................................................... 4 grade points per hour
B................................................................................................................... 3 grade points per hour
C................................................................................................................... 2 grade points per hour
D................................................................................................................... 1 grade points per hour
F.................................................................................................................... 0 grade points per hour
A full time student is one who is enrolled for 12 or more credit hours. A special student is one who meets the entrance requirements but who does not wish to pursue a degree. A special student may become a candidate for a degree upon approval of his faculty advisor and the Registrar.
Auditing of courses is permitted upon approval of the teacher involved and the Registrar. No credit is given for auditing courses. Auditing is a privilege extended only to students interested in doing regular work. All auditors are required to pay the same fees as regular students, and attend all classes.
Except for an extended personal illness, or a death in the immediate family, no incomplete grade will be given to any student at the end of a semester. Students will need to secure a form, from the Registrar’s Office, requesting an extension of time to complete the course; the Academic Affairs Committee will evaluate each request to determine whether an extension should be given. If permission for an extension of time is granted, the student will then follow the regular procedures through the Registrar’s Office.
Students receiving a grade of I in a course will have four weeks to complete their work for that course. Students who complete their work within that required time will receive a grade determined by the instructor. If the work is not completed by the deadline, the I will be changed to an F.
Students who plan to withdraw from a course must first consult with their teacher and faculty advisor. If the permission is granted, a Course Withdrawal Form will be issued by the faculty advisor. Students withdrawing from a course without permission, or withdrawing from a class after the 10th week of the semester, will receive a grade of F for the course. Students who
drop a course due to health reasons, or as a result of a College administrative decision, will receive a WP on their transcript, providing their work is passing, otherwise, a WF will be recorded.
A student whose semester record falls below the required academic standard of 2.00 will be issued an Academic Warning. This action is taken to help the student assess his position, and initiate corrective measures to help the student return to acceptable academic standing. The parents and pastor of a student placed on Academic Warning will be notified of the student’s academic situation.
Students issued an Academic Warning, and who fall below the academic standard of 2.00 the following semester, will be placed on Academic Probation. A student placed on Academic Probation is given one more semester to demonstrate his ability to accomplish academic work. The parents and Pastor of a student on Academic Probation will be notified of the student’s academic status.
If after a semester of Academic Probation, a student’s level of work has not met the academic standard 2.00, the Academic Affairs Committee will place the student on Academic Suspension. Students placed on Academic Suspension are not permitted to enroll in a degree program for the following semester. The parents and Pastor of a student placed on Academic Suspension will be notified concerning this action.
If, after returning from Academic Suspension, a student fails to meet the academic standard 2.00, the Academic Affairs Committee will meet and determine the status of the student.
Students are encouraged to put their best effort toward scholastic excellence. Honors are awarded at the end of each semester based upon grade point averages for that semester. In addition, members of the senior class may be graduated with honors on the basis of the collegiate academic record. To qualify for these honors, students must meet the following requirements:
- Have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester.
- Have no grade below a “B.”
Honors by the Semester:
3.90-4.00 grade point average:........................................................................................ Dean’s List
3.75-3.89 grade point average:............................................................................... High Honor Roll
3.50-3.74 grade point average:........................................................................................ Honor Roll
Honors for Graduates:
3.90-4.00 grade point average:........................................................................... Summa Cum Laude
3.75-3.89 grade point average: .......................................................................... Magna Cum Laude
3.50-3.74 grade point average:........................................................................................ Cum Laude
