2011-2012 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 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Academic Programs .................................................................................................................................................................. 10 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 Student Support Center ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 Recreation and Fitness ............................................................................................................................................................... 12 Dining Services .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Employment ............................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Housing ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 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 Scholarships Through Boyce College ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Other Assistance from Boyce College ........................................................................................................................................ 17 Tuition Assistance from Other Sources ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Academic Information .....................................................................................................................................................................19-24 Registration Schedule and Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................... 19 Advising ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Class Schedules ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Orientation ................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 The Writing Center ..................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Registering for Courses at Other School .................................................................................................................................... 19 Student Status ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Grades ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Policies ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Finals ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Graduation ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Transfer of Credit ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Fees and Charges 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