Undergraduate - Lee University

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 39
achieve the required cumulative grade point average for the hours attempted
are considered to be in good standing. Those who fail to achieve the required
average will be subject to the following action:
1. A student on academic probation is limited to 12-14 credit hours
each semester.
2. All students on academic probation are reviewed by the Admissions
and Retention Committee. This committee will grant an extension
to probation only when a student’s record demonstrates that such an
extension would benefit the student in removing the probation and
progressing toward graduation.
3. No student will be continued on probation more than two consecutive
semesters, unless approved by the Admissions and Retention
Committee.
4. A student who has been authorized by the Admissions and Retention
Committee to continue on probation may be required to register for
a specified class schedule.
Academic Suspension
A student will be subject to academic dismissal after it becomes evident
to the Admissions and Retention Committee that he/she lacks the necessary
academic qualifications or discipline. Any student who is dismissed for academic
reasons is ineligible for readmission until after one full semester. The
summer sessions are not considered a semester. Students who are suspended
have the right to appeal for reentry if they believe there are valid extenuating
circumstances responsible for their poor academic performance. Appeals
should be put in writing and forwarded to the Chairman of the Admissions
and Retention Committee for review by the committee.
External Studies Program
Lee University offers an External Studies Program, which is an undergraduate
program designed to utilize non-traditional methods of study. Its
basic purpose is to prepare Christian workers in the areas of Bible, theology,
pastoral studies, Christian education, and Urban Ministries.
The program is especially designed for persons who cannot pursue a
traditional resident college program. A bachelor’s degree may be earned
from Lee University through the Department of External Studies .
Students pursuing traditional resident degrees at Lee University
may participate in the external studies program according to the following
provisions:
A. No full-time student may be concurrently enrolled in External
Studies and classroom studies.
B. All summer External Studies courses must be completed by September
11 of each academic year if the student is to be a fulltime
resident student in the fall.