Academic Information

In order to receive a passing grade for class participation, a student must demonstrate regular, punctual attendance. Any student, having more than two (2) unexcused absences during a semester, will receive a failing grade for the class participation portion of his or her grade. Excessive tardiness and early departure to and from class will also affect the class participation portion of a student’s grade. “Tardiness”is defined as “arriving more than five (5) minutes subsequent to the scheduled time for class.”  A student is considered to have “excessive tardiness” when he or she “arrives more than five (5) minutes subsequent to the scheduled time for class, at least twice each month.”

Drop/Add Policy

During “on time” or early registration, class schedule changes may be made with no penalty or fee. However, during the week of late registration, a $10.00 change of schedule fee is assessed. This fee must be paid at the time of the schedule change. The final day to drop or add a class is the last day of late registration. To officially drop or add a class:

You must complete a drop/add form in the Registrar’s office;

You must receive a revised class schedule; and

You must pay the $10.00 change of schedule fee.

Grading System and Grade Point

The Instructor is the absolute authority in the classroom. The Instructor will regulate the evaluation of assignments and tests. Course grading is as follows:

 A = 90% - 100%

B = 80% - 89%

C = 70% - 79%

D = 60% - 69%

F = 59% and below

WP = Withdraw Passing

WF = Withdraw Failing

I = Incomplete

Students receiving a failing grade (F) are encouraged to repeat the course to receive credit. 

The over- all grade point system is as follows:

GRADE POINT AVERAGE [G.P.A.]

A                                  Excellent                          3.7 – 4.0

B                                  Good                              3.0 – 3.6

C                                  Average                           2.0 – 2.9

D                                  Poor                              1.0 – 1.9

F                                  Failing                              None

WP                              Withdraw Passing                    None

WF                              Withdraw Failing                     None

I                                Incomplete                           None

Grades earned are recorded on each student’s transcript at the conclusion of each semester. Final grades are sent to the student’s most recent address on file at DFMI School of Biblical Studies. Final Grades and Transcripts will not be issued to students who have outstanding debts with DFMI School of Biblical Studies.