ACADEMIC policy

TRANSFER of CREDITS

Students desiring to transfer credits from another college to BCM are required to submit an official transcript along with a copy of the college catalogue. Credit may be granted for work done on an equivalent level. BCM reserves the right to accept or reject work done at another college.

ENROLMENT STATUS

The academic programme is based on the trimester system. Each credit represents class work consisting of 600 minutes of classroom instruction excluding a final examination.

GRADING SYSTEM

93-100	A	4.0
90-92	A-	3.7
87-89	B+	3.3
83-86	B	3.0
80-82	B-	2.7
77-79	C+	2.3
73-76	C	2.0
70-72	C-	1.7
67-69	D+	1.3
63-66	D	1.0
60-62	D-	0.7
Below 60	F	0
	AU	Audit
	P	Pass
	S	Satisfactory
	W	Withdrawal
	WF	Withdrawal Fail

AUDIT

Permission to audit a course must be given by the Academic Dean at the time of registration or within the first two weeks. Any change of course status from credit to audit or vice-versa must be made by the 6th class period.

COURSE WITHDRAWAL

If a student withdraws from a course before the 6th period of classes, no permanent record is kept. However, if a student withdraws after the 6th class period, a permanent grade of "Withdrawal," "Withdrawal Fail," or "Fail" will be recorded depending on the reasons of withdrawal and no academic credit will be given. Incomplete work (courses) must be completed at the latest before the beginning of the next new trimester.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Students are expected to attend all classes. Students leaving the class early without the permission of the instructor will be counted as absent. Three incidents of tardiness equal one absence. The maximum number of absences allowed are as follows:-

2 credit hour course	- 3 class periods
3 credit hour course	- 4 class periods
4 credit hour course	- 6 class periods

Once the maximum allowed absences in a course is reached, the student can no longer take the course for credit. In exceptional cases, the student may appeal to the Administrative Committee for a policy waiver.

ACADEMIC STANDING

Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress in their programme of study. They may be relegated to a lower programme if they fail to maintain the required grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 at the diploma level and a GPA of 2.5 at the bachelor's level.

A student who fails a required subject during the final trimester of his final year may be granted a compassionate pass by the Academic Committee.

ACADEMIC PROBATION

Students whose grade point average falls below the minimum standard required for their programme of study may be placed on academic probation. A student on academic probation for two consecutive trimesters and still does not show satisfactory improvement in acadmic performance may face termination of student status.

CHANGE IN ACADEMIC PROGRAMME

Students who wish to request for a change in their programme of studies must write in and submit their request together with a letter of endorsement from the sending church.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Satisfactory completion of any admission deficiencies as determined by the Academic Dean.
2. Maintenance of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for diploma programmes and 2.5 for all degree programmes.
3. Approval of the Graduation Committee.
4. Attendance at graduation (unless special permission for absence has been obtained from the Graduation Committee).
5. Fulfill all obligations as stated in the graduation clearance form.

SPECIAL AWARDS

• Academic Honours Award (Special Award)

  Special awards are given to students for excellent academic performance.

• BCM Faculty Award

  This award is given by the BCM faculty to an outstanding graduating student ho has demonstrated an exemplary Christian character, academic excellence and effective leadership in the college.

• Brun's Award

  This award is given by Rev Richard Winter in appreciation of Bob Bruns' Sponsorship in his seminary years, and is presented to a graduating student who demonstrates a pioneering spirit and good leadership.

• Christian Education Award

  This award was created and is funded by Ms Yeoang Yoot Wah who taught in BCM from 1978-1990. This annual award is presented to a returning to graduating student who demonstrates a good spirit and character, and exhibits a strong calling in Christian Education.

• Howard Osgood Award

  This annual award, funded by offerings collected at the Graduation Service in honour of BCM founder, the late Rev Howard Osgood, is given to returning Assemblies of God students who demonstrate good academic performance, good attitude, loyalty to BCM and have financial need.

• Ng Boo Chin Award

  This award is presented in memory of Mdm Ng Boo Chin and is given to a graduating student who is outstanding in the ministry of help, exemplifies good Christian character and attitude, is helpful, conscientious and responsible in assigned tasks, and has been a blessing to the college.

• Glad Tidings Assembly Petaling Jaya Endowment Award

  This award is created through an endowed fund established by Glad Tidings Assembly, Petaling Jaya, and is given to a returning or graduating student who presently or potentially demonstrates a calling or gifting in the areas of Evangelism, Social Concern or Missions.

• BCM Alumni Fellowship Award

  This award is given by the BCM Alumni Fellowship to bless a returning student who has financial need.

• APTS Scholarship Certificate

  This annual award is presented to a graduate in recognition of outstanding academic performance, exemplary Christian character and commitment to ministry within the Assemblies of God. The certificate is valid for five years from the date of the award and entitles the recipient to a 50% scholarship for full-time study for one academic year at the Asia Pacific Theological Seminary Baquio campus.