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Arlington Baptist College

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Admissions

Registration periods for each semester are included in the Academic_Calendar. Students should consult with an academic advisor prior to formal registration to develop an appropriate class schedule. Students must be prepared to pay all necessary fees and satisfy enrollment requirements on the day of registration.

The SCHEDULE OF CLASSES for each semester will provide all the information relative to classes offered, day and time of classes, location, and instructor.

Arlington Baptist College maintains an open admissions policy. This is in recognition of the fact that the Lord calls individuals from different backgrounds and levels of preparation. The College is interested in extending its services to anyone who has a sincere desire to prepare for service to the Lord. The admissions requirements listed below are intended to assist the College in helping the student determine goals and develop a college training program to fulfill those goals.

1.	The applicant must be a born-again Christian and an active church member.
2.	The applicant must be at least 16 years of age.
3.	The applicant must present a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED). (Students, at least 16 years of age, who are working toward a high school diploma or the GED will be given individual consideration for college credit enrollment.)
4.	The applicant must present evidence of completing a minimum of three years of English, two years of social studies, two years of mathematics, and one year of any science in high school.
5.	The American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is recommended. The Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) is required for education majors only. The THEA scores must be presented to the Registrar by the end of the student’s first year at Arlington Baptist College.
6.	The applicant must not be in default to any government sponsored program of education or assistance or to any educational institution. The applicant must be willing to accept full responsibility for financial obligations to the College.
7.	Careful completion of the application, payment of fees, and submission of transcripts are required of all applicants. Students desiring campus residence must pay a room deposit fee.
8.	ON-CAMPUS RESIDENCE REQUIREMENTS. All single students under the age of twenty-five are required to take a room in one of the residence halls unless they live with one of their parents, grandparents, or married siblings. Resident students must enroll for a minimum of two semester hours.
9.	MEDICAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. All students are required to have hospitalization insurance upon enrollment.
10.	ORIENTATION. In order to aid new students' successful adjustment to college life, orientation provides vital information about Arlington Baptist College policies and procedures. New students receive explanations of the regulations of the College and advice on how to take advantage of College services. Orientation is offered at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. It is required of all new students, including transfer students. New students who enter during the summer and return in the fall must attend the fall orientation for new students. Failure to attend these sessions could delay the student’s enrollment for a semester.
11.	PLACEMENT TESTS. All beginning students who do not transfer in any English and math are given a test in each of these areas to determine one's course eligibility. A score of 70% or above on the English test is required to qualify students for collegiate credit courses. A minimum score of 77% on the math test is required to qualify students for enrollment in collegiate credit math courses. Students making below these scores will be required to enroll in remedial non-credit courses.

The normal full-time course load is 12 to 16 hours. Students who work must reduce their course loads accordingly. Students must have the permission of the Academic_Dean to register for more than 17 hours.

Those students who enroll at Arlington Baptist College and another college or university at the same time must obtain approval through the Registrar's_office to insure transfer of credits earned at the other educational institution. The requirements of course load outlined above apply to total number of credit hours in concurrent enrollments.

Credits earned through extension programs from other educational institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis for possible transfer of credit.

Advanced Placement (AP) scores of three (3) or higher may be considered for college credit. (Contact the Registrar's Office for additional information.)

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Freshman	Up to 32 completed credits
Sophomore	33-64 completed credits
Junior	65-96 completed credits
Senior	More than 96 completed credits
Graduating Senior	A graduating senior is a student who is enrolled in the final semester and who will complete all graduation requirements during that semester.

Information about the College, as well as admission forms, is available by writing or calling the College. Forms are available on this college website (www.abconline.edu). As an applicant, all forms, correspondence, and phone calls should be directed to the Admissions Office (ext. 105).

A prospective student is encouraged to read the College Catalog. The Student_Handbook and the Christian_Service_Manual provide additional information concerning requirements and responsibilities. Information from all three sources is available on the college website.

Dean's List.	Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for at least 12 hours of work to be named to the Dean's List.
Honor Roll.	A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for at least 12 hours of work qualifies the student to be listed on the Honor Roll.
Honorable Mention.	Students who perform at a GPA level of 3.0 or higher for one semester, but whose cumulative GPA is less than 3.0 will be eligible for an honorable mention list.
The student's character and deportment are equally important considerations to earn these honors.

Any student who attended any other institution of higher learning must present an official transcript with his/her application. Credits earned at an accredited institution will be considered for transfer where programs and courses are compatible. Grades earned in courses must be at least "C" level or equivalent before credits can be transferred.

Students on academic probation at another college or university will be interviewed before being considered for admission. Transfer students must meet all other admissions requirements listed above.

A student may repeat a course for credit only if the grade received is below "C". No course may be repeated for credit more than once. (Certain performance courses may be repeated more than once.) When a student repeats a course and earns a grade of "C" or better, the new grade will stand in place of the previous performance. Both grades remain on the transcript, but only the most current grade is calculated in the GPA.

Former students of Arlington Baptist College who have been out of school for three consecutive semesters must submit a new_application with the appropriate application fee for re-admission.

To insure honorable withdrawal, a student must submit a withdrawal form to the Registrar's Office. The student will receive a grade of “W” for each course he/she is passing at the time of withdrawal. Any student who withdraws from the college is still obligated to fulfill all financial responsibilities including payment of tuition, room / board, library fees, bookstore fees, etc. (Obtain withdrawal form from the Registrar’s Office.)

Arlington Baptist College abides by the Family Educational Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) (2 U.S.C. 1232g) which designates certain actions and policies designed to protect the privacy of students and their parents. The act specifically governs access to student records maintained by the College and the release of such information. The act requires the College to provide student access to official records directly related to themselves and to provide an opportunity for a hearing to challenge the accuracy of records, although this right does not include the right to challenge the appropriateness of a grade as determined by an instructor. The act generally requires that the student grant written consent for the release of personally identifiable data about the student from college-maintained records (such as transcripts). Students are provided this information in detail at registration.

Administrative withdrawals or dismissals may be executed for academic or disciplinary reasons. Withdrawal / dismissal forms may be obtained in the Registrar’s Office. Due to the serious nature of a dismissal, the student automatically receives a grade of “F” for all courses for the semester in which the infraction occurred. Students who are dismissed must apply for readmission before any further enrollment is allowed. The decision to readmit will be made on an individual basis. Any student who receives an administrative withdrawal or dismissal is still obligated to fulfill all financial responsibilities including payment of tuition, room / board, library fees, bookstore fees, etc.

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A course that enrolls fewer than six students may be cancelled at the discretion of the College.