Academic Information
Commonwealth Baptist College was founded with the purpose of training young men and women for a life of service to the Lord Jesus Christ. God has called this critically needed ministry into existence for His own glory; therefore, the administration, faculty, and staff are dedicated to do all that is possible to effectively train surrendered men and women for His service.
Student Classification
Freshman - A freshman is a student who has completed fewer than 32 hours.
Sophomore - A sophomore is a student who has completed at least 32 hours, but fewer than 64 hours.
Junior - A junior is a student who has completed at least 64 hours, but fewer than 96 hours.
Senior - A senior is a student who has completed at least 96 hours.
Attendance
Regular and punctual attendance to classes is expected of all students at Commonwealth Baptist College. The student alone assumes responsibility for all absences Classes missed the day before and/or after holidays are counted as double absences. One absence per semester is allowed for each credit hour in each course. Absences accumulated beyond the number allowed and/or excused in each course are unexcused and may not total more than twice the number of allowed absences. Each unexcused absence beyond the allowed number will result in a three percent deduction from the numeric grade, which may affect the letter grade.
Examinations
Students must take all examinations on the assigned dates. Make-up examinations, if expressly approved by the teacher, may be taken within one week of returning to class.
Repeating a Course
If a student fails a course, or if his final grade is below the minimum requirement for graduation in his major, he may repeat that course. All grades earned by a student become a part of his permanent record and will show on any transcript issued by the College; however, when a course is repeated at Commonwealth Baptist College, the highest earned grade is used in computing the grade point average, and the credit hours are only counted once. No student may repeat a course more than twice.
Grading System
Grades are issued at midterm and after final examinations. midterm grades are not entered on the student's permanent record.
Commonwealth Baptist College operates on a 4.00 grading system. The grading system for all students is as follows:
| Letter | Grade | Grade Points Per Hour |
| A | Superior | 4 |
| B | Above Average | 3 |
| C | Average | 2 |
| D | Passing | 1 |
| F | Failing | 0 |
| I | Incomplete | 0 |
Other codes which may appear on the grade report and/or transcript:
|
W |
Withdrew |
| WF | Withdrew Failing |
| WU | Withdrew Auditing |
| AU | Auditing |
| P | Passed |
| NG | No Grade |
| CR | Credit |
A student's GPA may be determined by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of hours attempted.
A student must attain a final GPA of 2.00 or higher in order to satisfy the grade point requirement for graduation.
Students who get an "I" will have from the last day of the semester four calendar weeks to finish their work in order for the grade to not be changed to an "F."
Course Load
The normal full-time undergraduate course load is 12-16 credit hours, depending upon the program in which the student is enrolled. The maximum course load is 20 hours. The following considerations apply:
1. Students on probation are restricted to 12 hours.
2. New freshman and students with a GPA of 2.0 - 3.0 may enroll in 16 hours.
3. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may enroll in 17-18 hours.
4. Students with a GPA of 3.8 or higher may enroll in 19-20 hours.
No student is allowed to exceed his academic load without administrative approval.
Students register for courses each semester according to the required course sequence for their chosen program of study. They should also consider their own ability to maintain a 2.0 grade point average while completing their program.
Academic Probation
Students will be placed and remain on academic probation whenever their semester grade point average and/or their cumulative GPA falls or remains below 2.0. A student on academic probation may take a maximum load of 12 credit hours. He will remain on academic probation until he raises his grad point total above 2.0.
Academic Suspension
Students will be suspended from enrollment if either their semester GPA or their cumulative GPA remains below 2.0 for three consecutive semesters, unless their cumulative GPA is increasing.
Withdrawal From School
When it becomes necessary to withdrawal from school, the student is to submit a written request to the Dean of Students. Withdrawal is effective the date the request is approved. If the student's withdrawal is approved or if it is an administrative decision, grades will be W of WF as appropriate. If the withdrawal is without permission, the effective date is the date that all classes have been over absented. All grades then become "F."
Class Cancellation
Commonwealth Baptist College reserves the right to cancel any class that is deemed by the administration to have insufficient enrollment.
Scholastic Honors
The Registrar's Office will publish the President's List of those full-time students who achieve a grade point average of 4.0 for the semester grading period and a Dean's List of those full-time students who achieve a grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the semester grading period. A student cannot have any "Incompletes," "D's," or "F's" for that semester in order to qualify for these honors.
Graduation Honors
Students receiving bachelor's degrees who maintain a high academic average at Commonwealth Baptist College will graduate with honors as follows:
| Cum Laude | 3.50 - 3.69 GPA |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.70 - 3.84 GPA |
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.85 - 4.00 GPA |
Transcript of Records
Each student submitting a signed request will receive a copy of his permanent record. The first transcript or copy of a student's academic record will be issued without charge. Any additional copies will be issued for a fee of $3.00 each. The Records Office will not issue any transcripts of a student's record for any student whose account is not paid in full.
Graduation Requirements
Diplomas are offered to students who satisfactorily complete all of the academic requirements for that degree.
1. Students who successfully complete the appropriate number of credits for their study program.
- Students enrolled in the One Year Bible program must earn at least 24 hours in residence at Commonwealth Baptist College.
- Students enrolled in any Two Year or Four Year programs must earn at least 32 hours in residence at Commonwealth Baptist College.
2. Earn at least a 2.00 grade point average at Commonwealth Baptist College.
3. Receive at least a "C" in every course required in the student's major field.
4. Complete at least 12 credit hours of Bible courses in residence at Commonwealth Baptist College.
5. Settle all financial obligations to the College.
6. Attend commencement activities.
Course Numbering System
Freshmen courses are generally numbered from 100-199
Sophomore courses are generally numbered from 200-299
Junior courses are generally numbered from 300-399
Senior courses are generally numbered from 400-499