Academic Policies

 

 

For a complete Handbook & Catalog of our policies please see the link below:

Christos Institute Handbook & Catalog 2012-2013

 

 

Quarter Credit System

 

Christos Institute operates on the traditional quarter calendar. There are four quarters in the academic year which occur from September to August. Each quarter consists of 10 weeks with one additional week for the final exam. Each course consists of three quarter hours (units) of credit.

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Course Load

 

Students are encouraged to follow the program of study, which begins every September and ends in August. Its is recommended the student take one class per week to follow the two year plan for the Certificate in Ministry program and the four year plan for the Diploma of Biblical Studies program. As course availability grows, it may be possible for students to complete their program of study earlier than noted. Students may only take up to two courses per any given quarter.

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Course Changes Drop/ Add

 

Students may change course provided the course has not yet met for week one. Student must meet with the Registrar’s Office and complete and submit the Drop/Add form. Courses dropped will be refunded according to the Institute’s Refund Policy.

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Attendance Policy

 

Students are expected to attend and participate in all course meeting times and dates. Of the ten meetings per course, students may only miss two meetings whether for emergencies/illnesses or not. On the third absence, the student will receive a failing (F) grade for the course.

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Course Requirements

 

All class work must be completed by the last day of regular class or student will receive a failing grade. Extensions may be granted by the Academic Dean for extenuating circumstances, with a penalty of one grade lower.

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Grading System

 

Grades are recorded by a letter grade point according to the scale below:

  

                     Grade                             Scores                         GPA

                     A                                     90-100                         4.00

                     B                                     80-89                           3.00

                     C                                     70-79                            2.00

                     D                                     60-69                           1.00

                     F                                     59 or less                       .00

                     W                                   Withdrawal

                     W: Withdrawal from a course by student’s own reason (illness, etc.)

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Examinations

 

Examinations are held on the last regular class meeting of the quarter. Extensions may be granted due to extenuating circumstances by the Academic Dean. The Dean will determine an appropriate date for the Examination. A penalty of one grade lower will be applied for an examination extension. A $20 Petition for Late Examination Fee applies.

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Academic Honesty

 

Students are required to complete and turn in their own course work. All sources used must be appropriately noted or cited. Failure to properly cite a source for course work turned in will result in a failing grade for that work, and student will be subject to disciplinary action by the Academic Dean.

  

 

Right of Access/ Disclosure of Records

 

Christos Institute does not release personal records of a student to anyone or entity without the written permission of student or by court order/subpoena. Student may request to amend or correct any information on file if it is not accurate.

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Dismissal

 

To maintain a safe learning environment, the Institute reserves the right to dismiss a student who violates academic honesty standards, or displays immoral and unethical behavior.