2003-04 Greenville College Catalog

Traditional Program

Greenville College is a Christian college of liberal arts and sciences. The College provides faculty, staff, and students a place where living and learning can be experienced in a Christ-centered environment. While the College does not require students to be Christians, students are required to abide by a lifestyle standard. Individuals interested in attending Greenville College may visit our website at www.greenville.edu/admissions or request application materials by contacting:

Office of Admissions
Greenville College
315 East College Avenue
Greenville, Illinois 62246
1-800-345-4440

To be considered for admission one must submit a completed application form accompanied by a $25 application fee; an academic reference from a high school counselor, teacher, or college professor; a personal reference preferably from a pastor or youth pastor; an official high school transcript; official transcripts from any college previously attended (a college catalog including course descriptions needs to be submitted for any transfer work); and official ACT or SAT scores. High school students are welcome to apply for admission at the completion of their junior year.

Admission to Greenville College is competitive. While an exact course distribution is not required, the College recommends that applicants have four years of English, two years of foreign language, one year each of algebra and geometry, one year of a laboratory science, and one year of American history. However, each applicant is considered for admission by evaluation of his/her academic record, SAT or ACT scores, and personal and academic references presented to the College in support of the application. The College reserves the right to request a personal interview prior to the admission decision.

In addition to the $25 application fee, applicants will be expected to pay a $200 Tuition Deposit after notification of acceptance. The deposit is fully refundable until May 1 for students applying for Fall semester, and December 1 for students applying for Interterm or Spring semester. The deposit confirms the student’s intention to enroll in the College, reserves a place for the student in the student body, and provides the student the opportunity to register for classes.

ACT or SAT Test Scores
Students who have not taken the ACT or SAT examination should ask their high school counselor for information about testing dates and locations, or write directly to:

American College Testing Program
P.O. Box 168
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
http://www.act.org

Or, College Entrance Examination Board
P.O. Box 592
Princeton, New Jersey 08540
http://www.collegeboard.com

The results of these tests are used for admission and academic advising. Students taking either of these tests will be given an opportunity to select specific colleges to receive their test scores. The scores must be either sent directly to the College from ACT or SAT headquarters or sent as an official label on an official copy of the high school transcript. (The ACT is required for enrollment for standardized testing purposes.) In an effort to assist students who may not have access to ACT testing, the ACT is provided on campus on the first day of orientation in the Fall semester.

Mathematics Proficiency and Developmental Mathematics
A student must demonstrate high school mathematics proficiency in order to complete a college level mathematics course which is required for graduation. Students may demonstrate proficiency in one of the following ways:
1. Score above the 30th percentile on the mathematics portion of the ACT or SAT
2. Pass a mathematics proficiency exam (normally offered during orientation in the Fall semester)
3. Complete MTH 090 (Developmental Mathematics) with a grade of “C” or better
4. For transfer students, complete a college intermediate algebra course or a higher level mathematics course with a grade of “C” or better

International Students
International students, and other students for whom English is not their native language, are required to demonstrate proficiency in English and satisfy the regular admissions requirements and procedures. The English language requirement of the College will be met when the applicant has submitted proof of a score of 500 or better on the paper-based TOEFL, 173 on the computer-based TOEFL, or completed level 109 at an ELS Language Center. A complete set of educational credentials with English translations, if necessary, is required before eligibility for admission can be determined. An affidavit of financial responsibility is required before the I-20 form is issued.

Transfer Students
Students planning to transfer to Greenville College from a community or junior college, Bible College, or four-year institution should follow each of the steps outlined above. Students admitted with a grade point average less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale will be placed on academic probation. Official transcripts should be sent from each institution previously attended. Transfer students who have earned the Associate in Arts or Science degree from an accredited community college prior to enrollment at Greenville will be considered as having met most of the lower division general education requirements of the College (refer to the section on General Education in Academic Information for details). The Associate in Arts or Science degree may not include remedial credits.

Transfer Credit
The following policies govern the acceptance of transfer credit for transfer students and for Greenville College students who complete work at other institutions:

Transfer credit is not accepted from a junior college after the student has earned 66 or more credits.

Credit for course hours with a grade of "D" will be accepted if there is corresponding credit with a grade of "A" or "B" from the same institution. The courses to be transferred must average "C" or better from each institution and apply to the student's program at Greenville. Credit is accepted for college level courses, but not for remedial courses or special courses such as orientation or speed-reading.

A maximum of 66 semester credits may be accepted from accredited junior colleges and Bible schools, including a maximum of 30 credits in Bible and religion courses or in any other area of special concentration.

Only courses that are academic in nature and purpose will be accepted for transfer. Vocational training courses such as welding, plumbing, and appliance repair--offered primarily to prepare trainees for manual skills jobs--are not accepted. Some vocational courses that are academically oriented, such as an anatomy course in a nurse assistant program, will be accepted (up to 30 credit hours). Any vocational course approved by the Registrar in consultation with the Division Chair to meet a general education requirement is not counted toward the 30-credit limit.

A grade of “C” or better is necessary for acceptance of each course completed through correspondence. No more than 30 semester credits earned through correspondence and/or extension credits may be applied toward graduation.

The Registrar must approve all requests for permission to count a correspondence course for credit from another institution.

Courses presented from unaccredited institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis, subject to validation by the successful completion of two semesters at Greenville, by examination, or other means.

Credit for courses completed through the armed forces will be granted according to the recommendations of the Commission on Accreditation of Service Experiences.

Transfer work will not affect the student's Greenville College grade point average but will be factored in when computing final graduation honors.

Conditional Admission
In an attempt to recognize the differing backgrounds of students and to allow for differing rates of intellectual maturity, the College makes the following exceptions to the academic requirements stated above for a limited number of students:

Requirements at the high school level are waived for students who have completed at least one full year of college with a “C” average or better in baccalaureate level courses.

Previous low academic achievement will not be weighed negatively for veterans of the United States Armed Forces and other mature students who have been out of school for several years. Results of the General Education Development high school equivalency test may be required for students who have not graduated from high school.

High school graduates not meeting grade point or course distribution requirements may be admitted by special action of the Admissions Committee subject to participation in a special tutoring program and/or review of their grades after one semester at Greenville.

Transfer students with less than a “C” average may be admitted on academic probation by special action of the Admissions Committee if there is reason to expect an improvement in academic performance at Greenville College.

PASS Program
The PASS (Professional Assistance for Student Success) program provides special academic assistance for students needing some additional academic support. Students are admitted into the program as a condition of their admission to Greenville College. The program is designed to provide accountability, academic support, and to promote student success. For more information contact the Academic Enrichment Center

Credit-In-Escrow Program
Greenville College offers a special program that will permit superior high school students who have completed the junior year to qualify for college credit before graduation from high school. The program provides an opportunity for these students to enroll in Summer School for regular academic study and to receive advanced placement credit. Full college credit will be granted when the student graduates from high school and is matriculated at the College.

Special Admission
Those persons who wish to continue academic credit toward degrees or licenses, attain qualifications for advancement, or improve cultural and informational areas of study may be admitted as Special students. Students who cannot attain admission to a full-time degree program may be considered for Special admission.

Guest Admission
Students enrolled in degree programs and in good standing at another college or university who wish to complete one or more courses at Greenville College to transfer the credits back to that institution may be given guest admission. Guest admission requires approval and recommendation from the student's present college.

Saint Louis Christian College
A “two-plus-two” plan allows students from St. Louis Christian College (SLCC) to transfer credits from SLCC to Greenville College under a special “articulation” agreement between the two institutions. The agreement, signed by the presidents of both institutions in May 2002, enables students who complete the Associate of Arts General Studies degree at SLCC to enter Greenville College and normally complete a Bachelor’s degree program in two additional years. SLCC students who enroll in this cooperative program at SLCC will complete 40 credit hours in general education, 20 credit hours in Biblical education, and five credit hours in professional education. Students then enter Greenville College with junior-level standing. Further information may be obtained by contacting the admissions office of either institution.

Advanced Placement
Students who enter Greenville College with Advanced Placement scores of 3, 4, or 5 in areas equivalent to Greenville College courses will be given credit. The credit will appear on the transcript and be treated the same as transfer credit. There is no charge for Advanced Placement credit. The following table includes the examinations, passing scores, hours of credit allowed, and Greenville College course equivalencies.

Placement Examinations
Four academic departments give placement examinations at the beginning of the school year and waive course requirements for acceptable scores. The departments are biology, mathematics, modern language, and music (for theory placement).

College Level Examination Program
Students at Greenville College may attain credit for coursework through participation in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). A student may not secure credit by examination after auditing the course in that discipline. A fee of $20.00 per credit hour is charged for placing credit by examination on the academic transcript. No grade is assigned; therefore, it has no effect on the student’s grade point average. Credit by examination does not count toward the residency requirements of the College. The maximum number of CLEP credits allowed to count toward degree requirements is thirty-two hours.

General education credit will be awarded for scores of 50 or higher in the following areas:

*Credit will be awarded for HUM 211 and SCI 102 based on a score of 80th percentile or higher.

Subject Examinations may be used to earn specific credit in a course offered by the College:

*A score at the 80th percentile or above qualifies for six to eight hours of credit.
**A score at the 65th percentile or above is required for four hours of credit and 85th percentile or above for 8 hours of credit.

Credit based on work or other voluntary experience may be considered based on a request by a student. A petition available from the Records Office must be completed and submitted to the Registrar for consideration. The decision for such advanced placement would be the prerogative of the Registrar in consultation with the head of the department in which the course is given.

Last updated: June 19, 2003