College's catalog - Trinity Christian College

Academic Policies
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Liberal Arts at Trinity
ACADemic POLICIES
Student Classification
Students who have been admitted to the College are classified according to the number of
semester hours of credit they have earned as follows:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
fewer than 30 hours
at least 30 but fewer than 60 hours
at least 60 but fewer than 90 hours
90 hours or more
Students are unclassified if they have not been admitted as degree-seeking students but are
enrolled on a limited basis.
Academic Advisor
When a student is admitted to the College, a faculty advisor is appointed to give the student
assistance in developing a program and to monitor progress toward completion of that program.
During the advising periods each semester, the advisor will help select courses that meet the goals
of the student’s program. The initial advisor appointment is made on the basis of the student’s
interests as stated on the application form. A student should visit the Registrar’s Office to request
a change of advisor whenever interests or goals change.
Academic advising is an important area of faculty responsibility in a supportive environment
which emphasizes the importance of teaching and learning. Throughout the educational program
at Trinity, each student is offered advisement in the selection and planning of his/her academic
program. Academic advising is seen as a continuous process through which the student clarifies
and evaluates personal goals in life, career and education. Ultimately, however, a student’s
educational program is his/her own responsibility. By recognizing the student’s right to personal
decisions and freedom of choice, Trinity seeks to stimulate and support the individual person’s
development and maturation.
Registration Procedure
The following registration procedure has been established for students in the traditional program
at Trinity.
1. Shortly after the mid-point of each semester, the process of academic advisement begins for
the subsequent semester.
2. Registration information is sent electronically to students and faculty and is also available online.
admissions@trnty.edu