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Academic Information

 

Calendar and Unit of Credit

Emmaus operates on a semester basis. The academic year consists of two semesters of fifteen weeks each. The semester hour, representing fifty minutes of instructional time three times per week for one semester, is the unit of academic credit.

Credit Hour Load

The normal or average academic load is sixteen to seventeen hours per semester. A minimum of twelve hours a semester must be maintained to be considered a full-time student. A maximum load of 18.5 hours per semester is allowed. Students are expected to engage in a minimum of two clock hours of study for each clock hour spent in class.

Classification

Students are classified as follows:

  • Freshman: High school graduate or equivalent
  • Sophomore: Completion of 30 semester hours and 30 grade points
  • Junior: Completion of 60 semester hours and 60 grade points
  • Senior: Completion of 90 semester hours and 90 grade points
  • Full-Time Student: A minimum of 12 credit hours
  • Part-Time Student: Less than 12 credit hours


Attendance Policy

Students are expected to fully participate in the academic and spiritual programs at Emmaus. Attendance is required in all classes. Because absences impact the quality of learning, the maximum number of absences without penalty for any reason (illness, emergency) shall not exceed the number of times a class meets per week. (Absence for college-sponsored activities may be excused by the Vice President/Dean for Academic Affairs in consultation with the instructor and is not included in the maximum number of absences.) Additional unexcused absences may result in the reduction of the final course grade by 2% per absence. This may result in failure of the course. Students whose absences exceed 30% of the class meetings will not be allowed to continue attending and will receive an F for the course. Students arriving late or leaving early may also have their final grade reduced as determined by the instructor.

If absences occur on days when exams are given or other assignments are due, the work may be made up if the absence is excused or at the discretion of the instructor. The student is responsible for all missed work, and the instructor is under no obligation to give private tutoring to unexcused students.

Audit of Courses

Any student who wishes to attend a class without earning college credit must register as an auditor. An auditor is not responsible for course requirements such as papers, projects, or examinations, but is expected to attend class regularly. Students may not change course status from credit to audit or audit to credit after the drop/add period (usually the first two weeks of the semester). Students whose absences exceed 30% of the class meetings will not be allowed to continue auditing the class. A course taken for audit will not apply toward graduation. Students wishing to audit a class must secure permission from the instructor before registering. Instructors may limit the number of auditors in their courses. Students may audit only one course per semester.

Audit Only Students

Audit only students may take one course a semester at a reduced cost (see current Student Fee brochure).

Independent Study Courses

Some courses at Emmaus Bible College may be completed as Independent Study courses. Independent Study courses may be accessed for the following reasons:

  • Scheduling challenges due to unavoidable course conflicts or transfers from other colleges/universities.
  • Extraordinary circumstances including prolonged illness, family-related issues, etc., that may necessitate leaving the residential campus for an extended period.
  • The desire to complete research or guided study in a particular discipline agreed upon by the student and an instructor.

To access an Independent Study course, the student should request an Independent Study form from the Registrar and then discuss the course request with the appropriate instructor. Approval of the request is at the discretion of the instructor in consultation with the Vice President/Dean for Academic Affairs. The form needs to be completed, signed by the student, instructor, and Vice President/Dean for Academic Affairs and returned to the Registrar.

Students wishing to take an Independent Study course should declare their intent as soon as possible (when course schedules for the next semester are published). This will allow the instructor time to prepare necessary materials for the course. The instructor will provide a schedule for the completion of assignments, projects, and examinations in a dated course syllabus. Students are expected to complete the work within the agreed-upon time frame. Extension requests may be granted at the discretion of the instructor.

Students may not access an Independent Study course in the same semester and the same discipline as a failed CLEP examination. CLEP examinations should be completed early in the student's academic program. Independent Study course requests may or may not be approved for those students who have not followed the appropriate planner for their academic program.

Cheating/Plagiarism Policy Statement

Emmaus Bible College expects students to complete all academic work with integrity. Students are responsible to complete all of their own work. Dishonesty in the completion of assignments, papers, presentations, examinations or any other academic work is contrary to Biblical principles of Christian living and is unacceptable at Emmaus.

Plagiarism is the deliberate presentation of another person's ideas or words as your own, or the failure (intentional or unintentional) to cite the source of your ideas. Below are some examples of plagiarism:

  • The words, sentences, ideas, conclusions, examples, and/or organization of an assignment are borrowed from a source (a book, an article, another student's paper, tapes, etc.) without acknowledging the source.
  • A student submits work done by another student-in part or whole-in place of his or her own work.
  • A student submits assignments received from commercial firms or any other person or group.
  • A student knowingly aids another student in plagiarizing an assignment as defined above.

Other violations of academic integrity include unauthorized collaboration, violation of the conditions under which the work is to be done, fabrication of data, and excessive revision by someone other than the student.

Cheating, plagiarism, or other violations of academic integrity will result in academic penalty, which may include failure of the assignment, exam, or paper, failure of the course, and further disciplinary action brought by the Student Development Committee. The Vice Presidents/Deans for Academic Affairs and Student Development will be notified.

Class Withdrawal Policy

Drop/Add (Weeks 1 & 2) — Students may add or drop a class without penalty or record on their transcript during the first 2 weeks of class.

WP/WF (Weeks 3-10) — Students may withdraw from a class during this period of time with a grade of WP (withdraw passing) or WF (withdraw failing). The instructor indicates whether the student is passing or failing at the time of withdrawal. This grade appears on the student transcript to show that the credits were attempted but not earned. This grade does not affect the GPA. This type of withdrawal requires the signature of the instructor, the advisor, and the Vice President/Dean for Academic Affairs.

Grade of F (Week 11-15) — Students dropping a class after the 10th week will receive a grade of "F". This "F" will appear on their transcript and will affect GPA.

Incomplete — Students may request a grade of "I" (Incomplete) if they are unable to complete the course requirements on time due to circumstances beyond their control. If you wish to request an "Incomplete" the following procedure should be followed:

  • The student must initiate the request. Pick up a "Notice of Grade of Incomplete" form in the Registrar's office.
  • If the faculty member grants your request, he or she will complete the form, give you a copy, and provide a copy for the Registrar.
  • You will have up to 4 weeks from the last day of finals to complete your work.


Grade Appeal Process

Students who wish to dispute a final grade they have received in a course should use the following process: The parties involved (student and instructor) shall discuss the problem and attempt to reach an agreement. If a satisfactory agreement cannot be reached through discussion, a written appeal must be filed with the VP/Dean for Academic Affairs within the first four weeks of the following semester for semester-long courses. The VP/Dean will discuss the issue with both parties and seek a resolution.

Should efforts toward conciliation be unsuccessful, the VP/Dean will call the Academic Committee to review the appeal. The decision of the Academic Committee will be deemed final.

Repeat of Courses

A student who has earned a C, D, or F in any course may elect to repeat that course in an attempt to improve the grade. After a course is repeated, the credits and grade thus earned replace the previous grade.

Grades, Grade Points, Credits

The following system of grading is used in reporting the quality of student work.

Grades/Grade Points/Percentages:

  • A/4.0/93-100%
  • B/3.0/85-92%
  • C/2.0/77-84%
  • D/1.0/70-76%
  • F/0/0-69%
  • P = Pass
  • F = Fail
  • I = Incomplete
  • W = Withdraw
  • WP = Withdraw Passing
  • WF = Withdraw Failing

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by dividing the total number of grade points by the total number of credit hours taken.

Academic Probation

A student will be placed on Academic Probation if his or her cumulative GPA drops below 2.0, or if his or her GPA is below 1.5 in any given semester. To provide the student additional academic support, the following measures may be applied:

  • Weekly meetings with a member of the Student Development staff
  • Weekly meetings with an assigned faculty advisor
  • Limitation of employment to 16 hours per week
  • Limitation of Christian service activity
  • Limitation of participation in athletics and intramurals
  • Limitation of off-campus overnights
  • Limitation of other privileges
  • Limitation of hours attempted
  • Potential loss of financial aid


Withdrawal

Any student withdrawing from Emmaus must begin the process with an interview with the Vice President/Dean for Student Development. In the interview, the VP/Dean will communicate the necessary steps for withdrawal from the college.

Internship Recognition on Official Transcripts

Students participating in internships may be eligible to register for special recognition of their work on their official Emmaus transcript. The internship will appear as a note on the transcript. To be eligible, the internship must meet the following requirements:

  • Work should be at least 80% professional in nature and related to academic major or career interest.
  • Intern's supervisor must be a professional in the field (not another student).
  • Work must normally be at least 10 hours a week and 10 weeks in length.
  • The student must meet the requirements established by his/her major program director, which will normally include representative work, a reflection paper, and a supervisor evaluation.
  • Internships cannot be registered retroactively. They must be registered during the semester in which the work is completed.


Final Credits

To receive a degree or certificate from Emmaus Bible College, students must complete a minimum of 50% of required credits at Emmaus. (See specific requirements for each academic program.) Additionally, bachelor degree students must complete 24 of their last 30 credits at Emmaus Bible College and must be enrolled at the college during the semester in which the degree will be conferred. (If a policy exception is granted by the VP/Dean for Academic Affairs, the graduate must submit a letter of reference from an evangelical church leader regarding church attendance, service and ministry, and Christian character.)

Transcripts of Record

Upon written request, students may obtain official copies of their permanent records from the Registrar. Requests should be accompanied by $5.00 for each copy desired.

Additional Major

A person who holds a bachelor's degree from Emmaus Bible College may complete an additional major by fulfilling the following requirements:

  • Be readmitted to Emmaus Bible College
  • Earn at least 30 hours beyond the granting of the original degree in residence at Emmaus Bible College
  • Complete all of the requirements for the additional major

If previous courses satisfy some of the major requirements, the department will designate courses from other areas that will enhance the major.

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