Student Classification
Upon enrolling for twelve or more hours, the applicant will be considered a full-time student. Students lacking a high school diploma or its equivalent will be considered special students.
Freshman: Any student having completed less than 34 semester hours of academic studies.
Sophomores: Completion of at least 34 but less than 68 semester hours of academic studies.
Juniors: Completion of at least 68 but less than 102 semester hours of academic studies.
Seniors: Completion of a minimum of 102 semester hours of academic studies.
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Six calendar years will be the maximum time allowed for the completion of this catalog program. After that time, a student may fall under the stipulation of a newer program. Additional classes may also be required. |
Grading System
Grades and quality points are recorded as follows:
| Letter Grade |
Description |
Percentage |
Points |
A |
Excellent |
94-100 |
4 |
B |
Good |
87-93 |
3 |
C |
Average |
80-86 |
2 |
D |
Passing |
70-79 |
1 |
F |
Failing |
0-69 |
0 |
WP |
Withdrew-Passing |
|
0 |
WF |
Withdrew-Failing |
|
0 |
I |
Incomplete |
|
0 |
All work is to be completed by one week prior to the final examination day of each class. However, in an extraordinary case where circumstances beyond the student's control prevent all of his/her work from completion by this date, a grade of "I" (Incomplete) will be issued. An "incomplete" ("I") must be removed by the end of the following semester, or a permanent grade of "F" will be recorded.
The student's quality grade point average (GPA) is computed by dividing the total number of credit hours into the total number of quality points earned. Any proper withdrawal from a class does not affect the grade average. However, if a student fails to follow the correct withdrawal procedure, the resulting "F" grade will be recorded.
Academic Probation
A student admitted to the college on academic probation must attain at least a 1.67 grade point average the first semester in order to remain enrolled. All other students failing to attain at least a 1.67 GPA by the end of the first semester and a 2.00 cumulative average for any further work will be placed on academic probation.
It is each student's personal responsibility to take the necessary courses the following semester where failure caused the probation. Failure to notify the student in writing of this requirement does not nullify the student's probationary status.
A student placed on academic probation faces several prospects:
- He/she may be limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours the following semester.
- He/she may lose any scholarship or grant-in-aid furnished by the college.
- His/her extracurricular activities may be restricted.
- His/her failure to maintain satisfactory academic achievement may result in suspension from the college.
Academic Suspenion
When a student has been suspended academically, he or she may not enroll for at least two semesters, after which he/she may re-enroll with the permission of the college administration. Any student failing three or more classes in one semester will be permanently suspended from BCE as academically challenged and will not, under any circumstances, be allowed to return.
Dismissal
Blueridge College of Evangelism reserves the right to require the withdrawal of, or to deny re-admission to any student at any time, if this action is deemed necessary to maintain the college's ideals of scholarship and Christian standards. Dishonesty in any phase of college work, failure to give honest testimony to a college official or faculty member, disregard for the rights and safety of others, or any other un-Christian behavior may lead to dismissal. BCE students are expected to maintain the highest Christian behavior both in the churches and the local community. Failure to live up to these standards will lead to appropriate disciplinary actions that may include dismissal.
Student Class Load
The normal class load for a student is 15 to 17 semester hours per semester. Students may take as many as 20 semester hours with the approval of the college administration. One (1) credit hour is based upon 16 lecture or recitation hours of instruction per semester. A class lecture or recitation hour is 50 minutes. Classes may be held on Monday through Saturday, as warranted by scheduling requirements.
Proficiency Examinations
All freshmen and transfer students are required to take proficiency examinations to demonstrate placement in both English and in Bible. Tests are given at the beginning of the freshman year and at the end of the junior year a test may be given for Bible only. The student must maintain satisfactory achievement in these areas to become a candidate for graduation. Additional class hours, as determined by the college administration, may be required of those students displaying a deficiency in the areas of Bible or English.
Transfer Students
All credit hours of students transferring from other educational institutions will be evaluated in terms of the purpose and program of Blueridge College of Evangelism. Credit will be given where the college administration is able to establish equivalency. Transfer credit is not automatic; it may not be granted in courses with a grade less than "C". Please note the transfer credits will only be applied upon completion of all requirements to graduate and will be applied only when student graduates from BCE.
A transfer student's grade point average (GPA) will be calculated using quality points awarded for coursework at Blueridge College of Evangelism only. While transfer credit applies toward satisfying graduation requirements, those grades will not be used in calculating cumulative GPA.
A transfer student must have forwarded a transcript to BCE and provide evidence of having departed the previously attended institution in good standing. The final three years of work, including a minimum of 102 hours at Blueridge College of Evangelism, will be required of the transfer student.
Changes in Schedule
- Adding a Class
A student may add an additional class within the first two weeks of the beginning of the semester by permission of the professor and the college administration. The appropriate form to do so may be obtained from the registrar.
- Procedures of Drop/Withdrawal
- Drop Week
A student may drop a class before the fourth week of the semester with the permission of the professor and at the discretion of the college administration. The notation "withdrawal" shall be made to the student's transcript with no reflection on the student's grade point average. A refund as dilineated in the college catalog shall be made. The proper form may be obtained from the registrar.
- Withdrawal After the Fourth Week
Any class dropped after the fourth week of the semester shal be governed by policies known as "withdrawal." No withdrawal shall be permitted after the tenth week of the semester.
- Withdrawal While Passing
This notation shall be made to the student's transcript with no penalty levied against his/her grade point average. An administrative fee shall be assessed as designated by the college catalog.
- Withdrawal While Failing
This notation shall be made to the student's transcript with no penalty levied against his/her grade point average. An administrative fee shall be assessed as designated by the college catalog.
- Unofficial Withdrawal While FailingThis notation shall be made to the student's transcript for failure to withdraw from a class according to the guidelines stipulated above. This notation shall affect the student's grade point average. An administrative fee shall be assessed as designated by the college catalog.
Class Attendance
It is assumed that the student will not be absent from class unless the absence is absolutely unavoidable. Class attendance is part of the criteria for evaluating the student's achievement. Therefore, PLEASE NOTE: Missing one class will result in one absence (with one absence per class being allowed). An excess of four (4) unexcused absences will result in disciplinary action.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Each student is expected to be present at the last meeting of each class before a holiday and the first meeting of each class after the holiday. Three (3) points will be deducted from the final grade for each of these absences regardless of the lack of previous absences from the class. The absent student is responsible for all material covered in the class during his or her absence and must take all make-up tests within one week. It is the student's responsibility to make the necessary arrangements with the professor for a make-up test. A student who does not take the make-up test within the allotted time will be given a zero for the test.
Extension Classes
When BCE extension classes are offered in local churches, these classes may be for credit, but they are not approved for Veterans' Administration benefits. Each separate location in which a class is taught must be approved. Catalog classes may be taken for credit provided the appropriate lecture time is allowed, all prerequisites are finished beforehand, and all class work is completed. Otherwise, extension classes will be counted as audit classes which are not applicable toward a diploma.
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