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and return the material to the Registrar for processing.
If academic forgiveness is granted, the pardoned work will remain on the transcript
denoted by a grade of “AF”; but it will not be counted in the student’s GPA and will not
count towards degree requirements. However, the Dean of the College or School in which
the student is enrolled may waive major, minor and general education requirements met
by forgiven courses (in which the student received at least a “C” or higher grade), while
requiring the student to substitute elective courses equivalent in hours to those waived.
When academic forgiveness is declared, the term “ACADEMIC FORGIVENESS”
will be noted on the transcript for the term affected.
The student may be liable for the repayment of any federal financial aid, veteran’s
benefits, or other forms of financial assistance.
Certain colleges, universities, and professional schools will not honor an academic
forgiveness policy.
OUTCOME ASSESSMENT
For the purpose of evaluation of academic programs students may be required, prior to
graduation, to take one or more tests designed to measure general education achievement
and/or achievement in selected major areas. No minimum score or level of achievement
will be used to determine the candidate’s eligibility for graduation. Test results will remain
confidential and be used solely for purposes of improvement of the College.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Graduation Honors
Graduation with honors is determined by the overall grade point average on all
undergraduate work attempted at any accredited school and on all credit attempted
at Bluefield College. Transfer work cannot raise the Bluefield average. In other words,
graduation honors are based upon the Bluefield College grade point average or the overall
grade point average, whichever is lower. The categories for graduation with honors for
baccalaureate degree candidates are listed below:
cum laude
3.50
magna cum laude
3.75
summa cum laude
3.90
First Honors
Students who complete the Honors Program will receive the designation, “Honors
in ____,” inscribed on their transcripts and be recognized as first graduates in the
commencement ceremony.
President’s List
The President’s List is announced after each semester. To be eligible for the President’s
List, a student must earn a 3.9 grade point average for that period and carry a course load
of 12 hours or more.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List is announced at the same time. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a
student must earn a 3.50 grade point average for the period and carry a course load of 12
hours or more.