2014-2015 BOYCE COLLEGE Academic Catalog Table of Contents Message from the President .............................................................................................................................................................................1 Message from the Dean ....................................................................................................................................................................................2 About Boyce ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3-10 Abstract of Principles ..............................................................................................................................................................................3 The Baptist Faith and Message ..............................................................................................................................................................4 Mission .....................................................................................................................................................................................................8 Accreditation ...........................................................................................................................................................................................8 Denominational Affiliation ......................................................................................................................................................................8 Historical Sketch ......................................................................................................................................................................................8 Academic Programs ................................................................................................................................................................................9 Seminary Wives Institute .......................................................................................................................................................................10 Student Life ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11-13 Campus Activities ..................................................................................................................................................................................11 Worship ..................................................................................................................................................................................................11 Mission Opportunities ..........................................................................................................................................................................11 Student Conduct ...................................................................................................................................................................................11 Dorm Life ...............................................................................................................................................................................................11 Student Council and Organizations .....................................................................................................................................................11 Clinic and Health Insurance ..................................................................................................................................................................11 Center for Student Success ..................................................................................................................................................................12 Recreation and Fitness ..........................................................................................................................................................................12 Dining Services ......................................................................................................................................................................................12 Employment ...........................................................................................................................................................................................12 Housing and Residence Life .................................................................................................................................................................12 Guest Housing .......................................................................................................................................................................................13 Library .....................................................................................................................................................................................................13 Bookstore ...............................................................................................................................................................................................13 Computer Stations ................................................................................................................................................................................13 Admissions ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15-16 Admission Requirements ......................................................................................................................................................................15 Applicants with Special Circumstances ...............................................................................................................................................15 Obtaining Application Forms ...............................................................................................................................................................16 Application Deadlines...........................................................................................................................................................................16 Financial Aid ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 17-18 Scholarships Through Boyce College ..................................................................................................................................................17 Other Assistance from Boyce College.................................................................................................................................................17 Tuition Assistance from Other Sources................................................................................................................................................17 Academic Information ............................................................................................................................................................................... 19-25 Registration Schedule and Refund Policy ...........................................................................................................................................19 Advising ..................................................................................................................................................................................................19 Class Schedules .....................................................................................................................................................................................19 Orientation .............................................................................................................................................................................................19 The Writing Center ................................................................................................................................................................................19 Registering for Courses at Other Schools ...........................................................................................................................................19 Student Status .......................................................................................................................................................................................20 Grades ....................................................................................................................................................................................................20 Policies ...................................................................................................................................................................................................21 Finals.......................................................................................................................................................................................................21 Graduation .............................................................................................................................................................................................21