Academic Calendar

The academic year consists of three 13-week trimesters (twelve weeks of classes with one week of final examinations). The college year begins in January and ends in early December.

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.

Enrollment Status

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

1. Regular Students

1. Full-time Students
   The minimum load of a full-time student is 12 credits per trimester. Students desiring to enroll in more than 16 credits must obtain permission from the Academic Dean.
2. Part-time Students
   Part-time students are those who are enrolled in less than 12 credits of study.

2. Special Students

1. Day-time students who desire to pursue studies at BCM without enrolling in any specific program of study.
2. Students who do not meet all the formal admission requirements may be admitted for a one-year probationary period during which their academic performance will be reviewed each trimester. Those unable to establish good academic standing after 16 credits of work may face relegation to a lower study program or termination of studies.

Grading System

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 Course Work

Incomplete course work must be completed at the latest before the beginning of the next new trimester. Failure to complete all course requirements may result in a failing grade for the entire course.

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:-

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 program of study. They may be relegated to a lower program if they fail to maintain the required grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for diploma programs and a GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate and graduate programs.

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. A compassionate pass is not a credit pass in the subject.

A student who fails a required subject twice will not be allowed to graduate in his study program.

Academic Probation

Students whose grade point average falls below the minimum standard required for their program 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 academic performance may face termination of student status.

Change in Academic Programm

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

Continuing Students

Students have to pay a continuing fee if they wish to stop their studies temporarily but want to remain in the program.

If a student discontinues his studies for a consecutive period of two years, his student status will be terminated. A fresh application must be made in order to reactivate student status.

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 programs and 2.5 for undergraduate and graduate programs.
3. Graduation Committee approval of Christian character and conduct.
4. Attendance at graduation (unless special permission for absence has been obtained from the Graduation Committee).
5. Fulfil all obligations as stated in the graduation clearance form.

Special Awards

• Academic Honours Award (Special Award)
  Special awards are given to graduates who have shown excellent academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.60.
• BCM Chairman Award
  This award is given to the most outstanding graduating student deemed by the faculty in recognition of his/her exemplary Christian character, academic excellence and effective leadership in the college.
• BCM Faculty Award
  This award is given by the BCM faculty to an outstanding graduating student who has demonstrated an exemplary Christian character, academic excellence and effective leadership in the college.
• Bruns' 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 the former Academic Dean, Ms Yeang Yoot Wah. This annual award is presented to a returning or 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 Tiding 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.
• Friends of BCM Award
  This award is given to a foreign student who demonstrates good Christian character and fulfills all tasks assigned by the college.
• 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 entitles the recipient to a 75% scholarship towards tuition and other eligible costs. The scholarship may be used at any time up to two years from the date of graduation.