Academic Load
A full load is considered to be 12-18 units per semester. If a student finds it necessary to carry a load greater than 19 units, the student must receive permission from the Registrar. A student has completed an academic year when 32 semester hours (units) have been successfully completed.

Grading
The Grade Point System is used with letter grades translated to a numerical value (see below). Grades are usually available within three weeks of the conclusion of each semester and can be accessed via the Life Link system.

Incomplete
The grade “IN” signifies incomplete but otherwise satisfactory work. It is granted by appeal and only when extenuating circumstances prevented the completion of the work on time. If the incomplete work is not made up within one month following the scheduled date of the final exam, the “IN” is changed to the grade the student earned, averaging a zero in place of the missing work.

Failure
Students are permitted to repeat a course one time to make up an “F” or “WF” grade.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Each student at LIFE is responsible to maintain honesty and integrity in all academic work. Any offense will carry a penalty and must be reported to the Academic Affairs Office. The penalty can range from loss of the assignment (earned “F”) to academic dismissal. Lack of integrity is evidenced by, but not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, and/or fabrication. Anyone who assists another student in an academic integrity offense is equally responsible. The college promotes sound moral values in all areas of campus life including honesty in all academic endeavors.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENT
A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required for graduation. Every student is expected to demonstrate his/her ability to progress toward a degree by achieving this minimum GPA requirement.

Academic Probation
A student will be placed on Academic Probation if (1) the student’s cumulative GPA drops below 2.0, or (2) the student’s semester GPA is below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters. A student placed on Academic Probation is restricted from serving as a student employee, residence assistant, or student officer, as well as participating in choir, chapel worship team, ensembles, the college’s athletic teams, or the yearbook staff, and is limited to 12 units. A student placed on Academic Probation will have one semester to raise his/her GPA to a satisfactory level before losing financial aid. Probation students are required to participate in the Principles of Christian Scholarship (PCS I) program. A student who has previously been on probation and drops to that level a second time will not be able to receive financial aid while on Academic Probation. If a student leaves the college and at a later time returns, his/her academic status will remain unchanged. College work completed during the absence from LIFE may be considered for readmission purposes of academically dismissed students.

Academic Alert
If a student on Academic Probation raises his/her GPA and makes satisfactory academic progress at the conclusion of the first term on probation, yet has not reached 2.0, the student will be placed on Academic Alert. If at the conclusion of the term on Academic Alert the student is able to bring his/her GPA to a 2.0 or above, he/she will be taken off Academic Alert. If a 2.0 is not reached by that time, the student will face Academic Dismissal. A student will not be eligible to receive federal or institutional funds while on Academic Alert.

Academic Dismissal
If a student’s GPA has not improved at the end of his/her first term on Academic Probation, or if a student has a third semester with a semester GPA below 2.0, the student will be Academically Dismissed and may not continue taking classes for credit. When Academic Dismissal occurs, a student must wait at least one semester before applying for reentrance to the college and must meet all dismissal requirements. A dismissed student may apply to the Principles of Christian Scholarship (PCS II) program. This program is designed to assist students with their academic needs and to reintroduce them back into the campus community.

Appeal
A student who is affected by these policies, yet believes that he/she has facts unknown to the Academic Committee, may appeal to be reinstated. To make an appeal, a student must submit a written statement to the Academic Affairs Office including: (1) reasons for the unsatisfactory progress, (2) intentions to maintain acceptable academic standing, and (3) methods for anticipated success toward educational goals. If the appeal is granted, a student is eligible to return under probationary status.

RIGHT OF ACCESS
With a few exceptions provided by law, students at Life Pacific College may see any of their educational records that they have not waived the right of access to upon request. The request must be made in writing and specify the records that the student desires to view. Access will generally be granted immediately after or shortly after submission of the request to the Registrar, but if a delay is necessary, access must be granted no later than 45 days after the request. With some limited exceptions, students are also entitled to copies (at the student’s expense) of all records to which they have access. Students further have the right, under established procedures, to challenge the factual accuracy of the records and to enter their viewpoints in the records. Students may waive their right of access to recommendations and evaluations in the cases of admissions, application for employment, and nomination for awards.

DISCLOSURE OF STUDENT RECORDS
With certain exceptions provided by law (listed below as directory information), Life Pacific College cannot release information concerning students to prospective employers, government agencies, credit bureaus, etc., without the student’s written consent. Students and alumni applying for jobs, credit, graduate school, etc., can expedite their application by providing the college with written permission to release their records, specifying which records and to which parties the release should be made. The student’s written consent is not required for the disclosure of grades, disciplinary action, or other information to parents of students who are dependents for federal income tax purposes. Students may also sign a waiver to allow parents access to their financial and academic student records. The college has designated the following categories of information as directory information, which may at the college’s discretion be released to the public without the student’s consent: student’s name and maiden name, address, box number, email address, telephone listing, date of birth, major field of study and courses taken, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, dates of attendance, degrees and awards received, all previous educational agencies or institutions attended by the student, current class schedule, church membership, and parent’s names, addresses, and telephone listings. It is the general policy of the college not to release directory information regarding its students unless, in the judgment of the appropriate record custodian or other official with record access, such a release either serves a legitimate educational purpose or is not adverse to the interests and privacy of the student. However, the student may request in writing that directory information not be released to the public without his/her written consent. Such requests must be submitted in writing to the Registrar’s Office. This notice is not intended to be fully explanatory of students’ rights under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). For additional information please see the FERPA information included in the fall registration packet. Any student alleging failure of the college to comply with FERPA may file a complaint with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act Office, United States Department of Education, 600 Independence Avenue N.W., Washington, DC 20202-4605

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