2021-22 STUDENT HANDBOOK Bakke Graduate University strengthensGuiding leaders Scripture who for steward this Class resources with and for vulnerable people and places, by means of contextual, Christian -based education innovatively delivered throughout the urban world. 8515 Greenville Ave., Suite S206 Dallas, TX 75243-7039, USA Phone: 214-329-4447; Fax: 214-347-9367 www.bgu.edu Copyright © 2021 by Bakke Graduate University All rights reserved CONTENTS Location of Links to Instructional Videos ................................................................................... viii Who is BGU? ........................................................................................................................... 1 History ............................................................................................................................. 1 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................. 1 Accreditation .................................................................................................................... 1 Government Agency Approvals ........................................................................................... 2 Faith Statement ................................................................................................................ 2 Vision .............................................................................................................................. 2 Institutional Objectives ...................................................................................................... 2 Overall Objectives ............................................................................................................. 3 Educational Values & Philosophy of Engagement ................................................................... 3 Core Values ...................................................................................................................... 3 Ministry & Educational Philosophy ........................................................................................ 3 Practical Ministry Philosophy Based on Mentoring ............................................................ 3 Academic Program Based on Biblical Foundations ........................................................... 3 Health & Security .............................................................................................................. 4 Community Standards of Conduct ....................................................................................... 4 Complaint Procedures ........................................................................................................ 4 Fraud, Abuse, & Accurate Representation ............................................................................. 4 Academic Services ............................................................................................................. 5 BGU Website .............................................................................................................. 5 Orientation ................................................................................................................ 5 Writing Assistance ...................................................................................................... 5 Library/Learning Resources .......................................................................................... 5 Online Mentoring ........................................................................................................ 6 BGU Online Helpdesk .................................................................................................. 6 Office of the Registrar ................................................................................................. 6 Counseling and Advising Appointments .......................................................................... 6 Admission Policies ............................................................................................................. 7 2021-22_BGU_StudentHandbook Page iii Updated 30-May-2021 Admissions Standards ................................................................................................. 7 Student Status Classifications ...................................................................................... 7 Transfer Credit Policy .................................................................................................. 7 Admission Requirements & Procedures .......................................................................... 7 Personal Learning Community ...................................................................................... 7 English Language Proficiency........................................................................................ 8 Minimum Technology Requirements .............................................................................. 8 International Students................................................................................................. 8 Admission as Special Student ....................................................................................... 8 Admission with a Degree-Completion Program ............................................................... 9 Special Needs Policy .................................................................................................... 9 Financial Policies ............................................................................................................... 9 Tuition and Fees ......................................................................................................... 9 Course Registration ..................................................................................................... 9 Refund Policy ............................................................................................................10 Course Extensions .....................................................................................................10 Financial Aid .............................................................................................................10 Financial Appeals Process ...........................................................................................10 Academic Policies .............................................................................................................10 Identity Verification in Distance Learning ......................................................................10 Student’s Right to Know Act ........................................................................................11 Student Privacy (FERPA) .............................................................................................11 Correspondence Courses ............................................................................................11 Online Courses/Distance Education ..............................................................................11 Independent or Directed Studies .................................................................................12 Changing Course Credits ............................................................................................12 Course Requirements .................................................................................................12 Grading Policies .........................................................................................................12 Grading Rubrics .........................................................................................................12 Credit Hour Definition .................................................................................................12 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) ..........................................................................13 2021-22_BGU_StudentHandbook Page iv Updated 30-May-2021 Degree Program Duration and Time Limits ....................................................................13 Withdrawal from the University ...................................................................................13 Reinstatement of Withdrawn Students ..........................................................................13 Degree Extension ......................................................................................................13 Dissertation Advisory Team .........................................................................................14 Graduation Policy .......................................................................................................14 Audit Registration Policy .............................................................................................14 BGU’S Social Media Policy & Disclaimer ........................................................................14 Student Records ........................................................................................................14 Transcripts................................................................................................................15 Institutional Review Board ..........................................................................................15 Referral Policy ...........................................................................................................15 Academic Programs: Description, Requirements & Outcomes .................................................15 Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership (MATL) ....................................................16