Academic Catalog Spring 2019

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 $225 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 $225 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 . The Community Program This program is designed for those who would like to take college level courses for professional development or enrichment opportunities and who reside within a 45-mile radius of Bluefield College. Interested students should complete the special non-degree 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. made. Bluefield College has the right to refuse the issuance of an I-20 for any reason and may request additional information at any time prior to or after an I-20 has been issued. 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

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