11-12 Student Handbook - Word of Life Bible Institute

ii. Freshmen: 2.00-2.99 cumulative GPA with current semester GPA above 1.50 study in their rooms or the
Library.
iii. Freshmen: 2.00-2.99 cumulative GPA with current semester GPA below 1.50 study in their rooms when not
in AP Study Hall.
iv. Sophomores: 2.00-2.99 cumulative GPA with current semester GPA above 1.80 study in their rooms or the
Library.
v. Sophomores: 2.00-2.99 cumulative GPA with current semester GPA below 1.80 study in their rooms.
vi. Freshman: 0.00-1.99 cumulative GPA or current semester GPA below 1.50 may be assigned to a
supervised study hall. Otherwise they study in their rooms, not the Library.
vii. Sophomores: 0.00-1.99 cumulative GPA may be asked to petition the Administration for permission to
continue their studies at WOLBI.
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. Freshman students below a 1.00 cumulative GPA, and sophomore students below a cumulative 1.50 GPA at the
end of one semester and who have been on Academic Probation for the previous period may be dismissed.
2. Freshman 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. 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 have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher.
1. Students who successfully complete the freshman year will receive a Certificate of Completion at the graduation
ceremony in August.
2. Students who successfully complete the sophomore year will receive a diploma at the graduation ceremony in
August.
B. Students must successfully complete the required Summer Ministry with an approved summer internship or ministry.
C. Students must be in agreement with the Statement of Faith.
D. Students will be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies, but will not receive the diploma/certificate or
transcripts until all financial obligations have been met in full.
E. Freshman students meeting all the requirements, but with a cumulative average of less than 2.00, receive a
Certificate of Attendance at the commencement exercises.
F. Sophomore students having a cumulative average of less than 2.00 may elect to participate in commencement
exercises, but they do not receive a Certificate of Attendance.
G. Students who begin their academic year in February and successfully complete their year the following February are
eligible to participate in commencement exercises the following August.
V. STUDENT STUDY SKILLS ASSISTANCE
A. Group Tutoring: Students assigned to AP/AD may receive group tutoring by the student supervisor of the study hall.
Those students not assigned to AP/AD but interested in this tutoring are also encouraged to attend with prior
approval from the Study Skills Coordinator. If one chooses to attend the tutoring session, he or she must attend for
the entire semester on the nights scheduled.
B. Peer Tutoring: Students can request a personal tutor from the Study Skills Coordinator. This program is limited and
will be based on need.
C. Casual Tutoring: Students are encouraged to help each other prepare for quizzes and tests in their free time. No
tutoring will take place in the dorms during evening study hours.
D. Academic Advising: Academic advisement is available from the Study Skills Coordinator, and the academic staff.
Questions relating to specific assignments and instruction can be directed to the resident professors during regular
office hours. The Deans are also available to assist students with questions regarding academics or study advice.
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