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POLICIES ON ACADEMIC PROGRESS
Academic Progress-Measurable, Satisfactory. Students are expected to make consistent and adequate progress toward graduation. "Satisfactory Progress" is measured by the following:
1. a. A full-time student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours each semester of
enrollment.
1. b. A part-time student enrolled in 9-11 semester hours must complete a minimum of 9 semester hours.
1. c. A part-time student enrolled in 6-8 semester hours must complete a minimum of 6 semester hours.
2. a. A student with fewer than 36 semester hours completed must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70.
2. b. A student with 36 or more semester hours completed must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00.
Academic Progress Review Procedures.
1. At the completion of the 10th day of classes (end of drop period), each student's enrollment status (full-time, part-time) will be determined by Enrollment Services.
2. Following each semester the GPA and number of semester hours completed by each student will be reviewed by Enrollment Services. Students not meeting the criteria for Satisfactory Academic Progress will be referred to the Student Standing Committee for action.
3. The following shall be considered as semester hours completed:
a. "A" indicates superior work.
b. "B" indicates very good work.
c. "C" indicates average work.
d. "D" indicates poor work.
e. "PS" indicates student has passed in a pass-fail course.
f. "PD" indicates passing only (not computed in GPA)
4. The following shall not be considered as semester hours completed:
a. "F" indicates failure.
b. "AU" indicates that the student audited the class. Courses that are taken AU do not count toward the graduation requirement of 128 semester hours.
c. "W" indicates that the student withdrew from class.
d. "I" indicates incomplete.
e. "FL" indicates student has failed in a pass-fail course.
f. "NC" enrolled for no credit.
g. "FW" indicates faculty withdrawal
h. "WF" indicates withdrawn failing.
i. "IP" indicates in progress.
j. "IF" indicates incomplete changed to an F.
Academic Probation. If the minimum criteria set forth under Measurable Satisfactory Academic Progress are not met, the student will be placed on Academic Probation for the following semester by the Student Standing Committee.
Course load limitations and course requirements may be imposed by the Student Standing Committee.
An "Academic Warning" letter will be sent to students having an adequate cumulative grade point average, but a semester grade point average below the standard for one semester. Should the student's semester grade point average drop below the standard for two consecutive semesters (cumulative still at or above the standard), the Student Standing Committee will evaluate the student's overall progress and determine whether academic
probation is warranted.
1. To be removed from Academic Probation:
a. A full-time student must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours, obtain a semester GPA of 2.00 or above, and meet the minimum standard for the cumulative GPA as set in 2a or 2b under IA above.
b. A part-time student enrolled in 9-11 semester hours must complete a minimum of 9 semester hours, obtain a semester GPA of 2.00 or above, and meet the minimum standard for the cumulative GPA (2a or 2b under IA above).
c. A part-time student enrolled in 6-8 semester hours must complete a minimum of 6 semester hours, obtain a semester GPA of 2.00 or above, and meet the minimum
standard for the cumulative GPA (2a or 2b under IA above).
2. Students not meeting the minimum criteria as set forth above will be reviewed by the Student Standing Committee and placed on:
a. Academic Probation for the following semester; or
b. Academic Suspension.
Academic Suspension. A student is not making satisfactory academic progress and is in poor academic standing when:
1. The conditions as set forth under Academic Probation are not met; or
2. A student completes a semester and receives a semester GPA of 0.5 or less.
A student not making satisfactory academic progress and in poor standing will be placed on academic suspension. Under academic suspension, a student may not enroll in classes at Bethany College for one or more semesters (as specified by the Student Standing Committee). At the conclusion of this designated period of time the student may be readmitted on Academic Probation.
Academic Dismissal. A continued lack of improvement on the part of the student will result in the Student Standing Committee academically dismissing the student. A student on Academic Dismissal will be denied the opportunity to enroll in any further coursework at Bethany College. A more complete description of the Bethany College policy regarding Satisfactory Academic Progress and financial aid eligibility is available from the Office of Financial Aid upon request.
Notification of Academic Status. The Enrollment Services office will notify by letter any student who has been put on Academic Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal. The notice will be addressed to the student's most current address on file with Enrollment Services. It is the responsibility of the student to inform Enrollment Services of a correct mailing address at all times.
Appeal of Academic Probation, Suspension, Dismissal. To appeal a decision of Academic Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal, a student must:
1. Indicate in writing to the Academic Dean within ten working days after notification is issued:
a. Reasons why the student did not achieve minimum academic requirements, and
b. reasons why the student should not be placed on Academic Probation, Suspension, or Dismissal, and
c. steps the student will take to improve academic performance in future terms.
2. The Student Standing Committee will review the appeal within five working days and determine whether the action is justified. The student will be advised, in writing, of the committee's decision within three working days.
3. A student wishing to further appeal the decision of the Student Standing Committee must do so, in writing, to the Academic Dean, within five working days after the committee's decision is rendered.
4. A student wishing to appeal further the decision of the Academic Dean may do so only on the basis of bias of the Academic Dean to the President of the College, and must do so, in writing, within five working days after notification of the Academic Dean's decision is issued.
Petitioning for Change in Status.
1. A student may petition the Academic Dean for a change in academic status as a result of:
a. Removing an incomplete,
b. Submitting coursework completed at a different institution, or
c. Completing coursework during Interterm or Summer Term(s) at Bethany College.
2. The Academic Dean will review the petition and render a decision, in writing, to the student within ten days, except in situations involving Academic Suspension or Dismissal.
3. The Student Standing Committee will review petitions involving Academic Suspension or Dismissal and render a decision, in writing, to the student within ten days.
4. A student wishing to appeal the decision regarding the petition may do so, in writing, to the President of the College, within 20 days after the decision is rendered.
5. A student wishing to appeal further the decision of the President of
will then forward it immediately to the Chairperson of the Board.
EQUAL ACCESS ASSISTANT
Auxiliary Aids. Bethany College attempts to provide needed auxiliary educational aids to persons with handicaps or disabilities, when the need is known. Individuals with handicaps or disabilities are requested to provide to the Equal Opportunity Officer advance notice of their intention to attend or participate in an event or class requiring auxiliary aids, such as sign language interpreters, special equipment, and other possible auxiliary assistance.
If you have any questions about Financial Aid, contact Brenda Meagher, Financial Aid Director.
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