Academic Catalog 2020-2021

Dual Enrollment Program High school sophomores with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may take up to six (6) semester hours per semester at a cost of $300 per course. High school juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale may take up to thirteen (13) semester hours per semester at a cost of $300 per course. Students enrolled in the Dual Enrollment Program may take sufficient course offerings leading to the Associate degree. Students must complete an application and submit a letter of permission from their high school principal guidance counselor, or homeschool parent/guardian. Students will also be subject to institutional policies pertaining to academic probation and suspension. Part-time Program Bluefield College welcomes students who wish to take fewer than twelve (12) semester hours. Part-time students must meet the same admission requirements as high school and/ or transfer students . A student in good standing currently matriculating at another college may enroll at Bluefield College as a visiting student. A special non-degree application should be completed by this type of student. In place of a transcript, a letter from the chief academic officer or registrar of the student’s institution must be sent to the Office of Enrollment Management giving specific approval for the student to attend Bluefield College and specifying which courses may be taken. Enrollment in this program is for a limited period, usually not exceeding one semester. READMISSION PROGRAM Any student who has been absent fromBluefield College for one full semester or longer must complete an application for readmission and return it to the Office of Enrollment Management. Any student who has attended another college or university since enrolling in Bluefield College must submit official academic transcripts from that particular institution. There is no application fee for readmission. Students who apply for readmission after not having attended Bluefield College for more than two years are subject to the major requirements in the current catalog. Readmitted students seeking teacher licensure are always subject to the requirements in the current catalog. SPECIAL ADMISSION PROGRAMS Bluefield College offers the following special admission programs: Visiting Student Program In the event a potential student submits fraudulent information at any time during the ad- missions process, International or otherwise, Bluefield College can/will take the necessary steps to inform the appropriate agencies. Any instance of fraud can result in the immediate denial of admission or revocation of the I-20 form. Bluefield College has the right to request additional documentation before issuing the I-20, and has the right to refuse to issue an I-20 regardless of meeting acceptance and I-20 stan- dards.

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