Admission Information
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Admission Policy
Applicants for admission to Southern Bible Institute and Seminary will be
considered without regard to race, class, or nationality. The prospective student
is assessed according to their academic background and personal testimony for
the Lord Jesus Christ. In considering applications, the complete record of the
prospective student will be reviewed. If the prospective student meets the
required standard, they are admitted to Southern Bible Institute and Seminary
until they complete their program or becomes inactive.
A degree from Southern Bible Institute and Seminary is not an indication that the
student obtaining the degree has been recommended for licensing or ordination.
Each ecclesiastical denominational organization has its own set guidelines for
licensing and ordaining it ministers.
Applications must be made on the official form furnished by the Seminary. When
the necessary information and fees are received, action will be taken on the
application by the Administration. The applicant will be notified of the decision.
considered without regard to race, class, or nationality. The prospective student
is assessed according to their academic background and personal testimony for
the Lord Jesus Christ. In considering applications, the complete record of the
prospective student will be reviewed. If the prospective student meets the
required standard, they are admitted to Southern Bible Institute and Seminary
until they complete their program or becomes inactive.
A degree from Southern Bible Institute and Seminary is not an indication that the
student obtaining the degree has been recommended for licensing or ordination.
Each ecclesiastical denominational organization has its own set guidelines for
licensing and ordaining it ministers.
Applications must be made on the official form furnished by the Seminary. When
the necessary information and fees are received, action will be taken on the
application by the Administration. The applicant will be notified of the decision.
Admission Requirements
General
Acceptance to a degree program at Southern Bible Institute and Seminary will be
granted only after evaluation of the application reference form and official
transcript has been made. A $50.00 registration fee must accompany the
application.
Acceptance to a degree program at Southern Bible Institute and Seminary will be
granted only after evaluation of the application reference form and official
transcript has been made. A $50.00 registration fee must accompany the
application.
Grading
All course work completed at Southern Bible Institute and Seminary is graded
by letter and may be interpreted as follows:
Grade Meaning Grade Point/Semester Hours
by letter and may be interpreted as follows:
Grade Meaning Grade Point/Semester Hours
A Excellent 4.0/3
B Good 3.0/3
C Average 2.0/3
D Poor 1.0/3
F Failure 0
S Satisfactory (available only to auditing students)
U Unsatisfactory (available only to auditing students)
B Good 3.0/3
C Average 2.0/3
D Poor 1.0/3
F Failure 0
S Satisfactory (available only to auditing students)
U Unsatisfactory (available only to auditing students)
Student Classification
All Southern Bible Institute and Seminary students are classified as
follows:
A Full Time:
A student taking 12-15 hours or more per semester (4-5 courses)
A Part Time:
A student taking less than 12 hours per semester (under 4 courses).
This is considered the minimum load.
The total required credits for classifying students by grade level are as
follows:
follows:
A Full Time:
A student taking 12-15 hours or more per semester (4-5 courses)
A Part Time:
A student taking less than 12 hours per semester (under 4 courses).
This is considered the minimum load.
The total required credits for classifying students by grade level are as
follows:
00-29 credit hours Freshman
30-59 credit hours Sophomore
60-89 credit hours Junior
90-119 credit hours Senior
120+ credit hours Graduate
30-59 credit hours Sophomore
60-89 credit hours Junior
90-119 credit hours Senior
120+ credit hours Graduate
The Southern Bible Institute and Seminary school year is divided into
four (4) semesters: August through mid-October is listed as the
summer semester; mid-October through December is listed as the fall
semester; January through March is listed as the winter semester;
April through June is listed as spring semester.
There is no penalty for an accelerated pace. A student may complete
his/her degree as quickly as his/her life situation permits. Typically,
however, it will take student at least two (2) years to meet the
requirements for any given course of study due to the residency
requirements.
four (4) semesters: August through mid-October is listed as the
summer semester; mid-October through December is listed as the fall
semester; January through March is listed as the winter semester;
April through June is listed as spring semester.
There is no penalty for an accelerated pace. A student may complete
his/her degree as quickly as his/her life situation permits. Typically,
however, it will take student at least two (2) years to meet the
requirements for any given course of study due to the residency
requirements.
Dismissal & Re-Admission Policies
Southern Bible Institute and Seminary reserves the right to place on
probation, suspend or dismiss a student whose academic standing,
financial obligations, progress or conduct is not deemed as
satisfactory by the administration. The following students are removed
from active status and required to submit a new application for
admission:
Any external student who does not submit at least one course
annually.
Any student who does not complete his program within the specified
length of time.
Please Note: Any previous balance owed to Southern Bible Institute
and Seminary must be paid before a student will be able to make
application for re-activation. Also, a student submitting an application
for re-activation will re-enter his program at the tuition rate, with
degree requirements in effect at the time of his re-activation.
probation, suspend or dismiss a student whose academic standing,
financial obligations, progress or conduct is not deemed as
satisfactory by the administration. The following students are removed
from active status and required to submit a new application for
admission:
Any external student who does not submit at least one course
annually.
Any student who does not complete his program within the specified
length of time.
Please Note: Any previous balance owed to Southern Bible Institute
and Seminary must be paid before a student will be able to make
application for re-activation. Also, a student submitting an application
for re-activation will re-enter his program at the tuition rate, with
degree requirements in effect at the time of his re-activation.
Graduation
Each year graduates from Southern Bible Institute and Seminary, turn
their tassels in celebration of earning their Institutional Diploma or
Seminary Degree. While attendance is not mandatory, it is strongly
urged, for this is an evening never to be forgotten. It allows students
the opportunity to meet instructors and administrators face to face, as
well as provide them with some idea of the worldwide impact his/her
Alma Mater enjoys. Set aside the first Friday in May to join us in the
United States of America, at the main campus located on the corner of
8th and Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia, (802 Greene Street) for this
wonderful occasion in the life of our institution.
their tassels in celebration of earning their Institutional Diploma or
Seminary Degree. While attendance is not mandatory, it is strongly
urged, for this is an evening never to be forgotten. It allows students
the opportunity to meet instructors and administrators face to face, as
well as provide them with some idea of the worldwide impact his/her
Alma Mater enjoys. Set aside the first Friday in May to join us in the
United States of America, at the main campus located on the corner of
8th and Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia, (802 Greene Street) for this
wonderful occasion in the life of our institution.
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2007
