2004-05 Greenville College Catalog

Traditional Program

Student Admission Policy and Requirements

Individuals interested in Greenville College should visit our website at http://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 to Greenville College, prospective students must submit the following:

•  a completed application form,

•  a $25.00 application fee,

•  official transcripts from high school and/or from any college previously attended (a college catalog including course descriptions should be submitted for evaluating any transfer work),

•  official ACT or SAT scores.

Academic and personal references may also be requested. Students are encouraged to submit additional documentation they deem helpful and insightful to their application process. High school students are welcome to apply for admission beginning the spring 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 and SAT or ACT scores. When requested, personal and academic references are also considered in the application process. The College reserves the right to request a personal interview prior to the admission decision.

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 should attend Greenville only if they are interested in pursuing higher education within a Christ-centered community. Prospective students should also be completely comfortable abiding by our lifestyle statement. This is available on-line at http://www.greenville.edu/admissions/application/lifestyle.shtml.

Greenville College welcomes home school applicants. Requirements for admission and the application process are the same as that described above. In lieu of “official” high school transcripts, documentation of completed high school coursework may be accepted.

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

College entrance examination scores are required for admittance for all students who do not have significant college experience. Greenville College recommends that students take the ACT, though SAT scores are also accepted. 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.

English Proficiency and Developmental English

All first time freshmen must demonstrate proficiency in high school English in order to complete ENG 101 Research and Writing, a graduation requirement. Students may demonstrate proficiency by:

•  Scoring above the 30 th percentile on the English portion of the ACT or SAT, or

•  Completing ENG 100 (Developmental English ) with a grade of C or better.

Credits earned for successfully completing ENG 100 count toward graduation credits.

Mathematics Proficiency and Developmental Mathematics

Students must demonstrate high school mathematics proficiency in order to complete a college level mathematics course, a graduation requirement. Students may demonstrate proficiency in any of the following ways:

•  Scoring above the 30 th percentile on the mathematics portion of the ACT or SAT,

•  Passing a mathematics proficiency exam (normally offered during orientation in the fall semester),

•  Completing MTH 090 (Developmental Mathematics ) with a grade of C or better, or

•  For students entering GC with transfer credit, completing a college intermediate algebra course or a higher level mathematics course with a grade of C or better.

Credits earned for successfully completing MTH 090 do not count towards the 126 credits needed to graduate. However, the credits do count towards the full-time status of students registered for MTH 090 during a semester that may allow the student to be eligible for financial aid, participate in athletics, and earn semester honors.

International Students

International students and those 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 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status - for Academic and Language Students (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 admissions steps outlined above. Official transcripts should be sent from each institution previously attended. Transfer students who have earned the Associate in Arts (A.A.) or Science (A.S.) 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. Occasionally students are admitted with a grade point average less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at their current institution. Any student accepted at GC with less than a GPA of 2.0 at their current institution will be placed on academic probation.

Transfer Credit

Greenville College accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions, including junior and community colleges, four year colleges and universities, and Bible colleges. Students seeking credit for work completed at other colleges or universities must provide official transcripts to Greenville College. They must also provide course descriptions and/or course syllabi for each course before transfer evaluations can be made.

The registrar, in consultation with appropriate faculty members, makes the final decision on what courses will be accepted for transfer credit. When all college level work has been evaluated, students will receive a written statement documenting what courses were or were not accepted for transfer credit. Students are strongly advised to keep this statement on file in their personal records until they graduate. Students who have questions about the transfer evaluation process should contact the registrar at 618-664-7025 or via email at records@greenville.edu.

In evaluating courses for transfer credit, the registrar follows clear policies. Credit may be accepted for college level courses that are academic in nature. Transfer credit is not possible for remedial courses, special courses such as orientation or speed-reading, or most vocational training courses (such as welding, plumbing, and appliance repair). 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. Credit for courses completed through the armed forces will be granted according to the recommendations of the Commission on Accreditation of Service Experiences. 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.

Courses to be transferred must average C or better from each institution and apply to the student's program at Greenville. 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. A grade of C or better is necessary for acceptance of each course completed through correspondence.

A maximum of 66 semester credits may be accepted from accredited junior colleges and Bible colleges, including a maximum of 30 credits in Bible and religion courses or in any other area of special concentration. No more than 30 semester credits earned through correspondence and/or extension credits may be applied toward graduation.

More than 66 credits may be accepted from accredited four year colleges and universities.

Current or prospective Greenville College students sometimes wish to take courses elsewhere and transfer them to GC. Students wishing to take courses from other institutions in future terms should confirm that the course credits are transferable before they enroll. The registrar is able to make those decisions if students provide a course description or syllabus.

Transfer work will not affect the student's Greenville College grade point average. However, students should be aware that grades in all college level courses, even those earned at other institutions and transferred to GC, are used when computing final graduation honors.

Credit for Life Experience

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.

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 Equivalency Degree (GED) 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.

Guest Admission

Students not seeking a degree from Greenville College may be admitted as a Guest. A different application for admission is required for Guest status. Please contact the Office of Admissions for this application. If the student plans to transfer Greenville College credits back to his/her present college, Guest admission may require approval and recommendation of the student from that 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.

Student Support Services

Academic Enrichment Center

The Academic Enrichment Center (AEC) offers academic support services to all students on the Greenville College campus. The services are based on the premise that all students benefit from some type of academic support and that those students who are successful in college are those who have learned to take charge of their own learning and utilize available resources to attain their academic goals. The purpose of the Academic Enrichment Center is to supplement the classroom experience and to serve as a resource to both student and faculty by offering the following:

•  Peer Tutoring for General Education Courses

•  Writing Lab Tutors

•  Academic Counseling

•  Study Skills

•  Reading Assessment

•  Accountability

•  Limited Services for Students with Disabilities

•  Off campus Study Opportunities

Career Services

The Office of Career Services provides comprehensive services to help students and alumni gain self-knowledge and develop a better understanding of the world of work in order to implement career goals. Career counseling is available to assist students with life/career issues such as choice of major, career alternatives, career transitions, and preparation for the job search. Orientation sessions are offered to help acquaint students with all the services provided. Workshops are offered each semester on résumé writing, interviewing skills, and job search strategies. In the Career Resource Center, students can obtain information about occupations, career fields, résumé writing, job search strategies, interviewing techniques, graduate schools, labor market trends, employer information, and job openings. Full-time, part-time, co-op, internship, and summer employment opportunities are coordinated and posted by the office. Students interested in exploring career related interests, and in gaining professional work experience, can participate in the resume referral program for co-op, internship, and full-time positions. The Office coordinates job fair activities to assist students in obtaining professional employment. In addition, the Office coordinates on-campus recruiting and interviewing with a wide variety of employers. The Office also coordinates the Illinois Board of Higher Education Cooperative Education Program Grant. Important information and links are available on the College web page at http://www.greenville.edu/career. The Office is located in the Ruby E. Dare Library.

Services for Students with Disabilities

The Academic Enrichment Center (AEC) strives to provide strong academic support services for all students who require specialized accommodations. This includes students with physical and learning disabilities. The AEC makes accommodations based on the student's individual needs to the best of the Colleges' resources. The AEC will work in partnership with the student to further his or her educational goals. This includes all students in the undergraduate and graduate programs.

The AEC can provide the following accommodations for students with special needs:

•  Extended time for tests

•  Readers for tests

•  Note takers

•  Advocacy

•  Assistance in obtaining books on tape

•  Tutoring

•  Some assisted technology devices for the visually impaired

A student who requires these accommodations must have official documentation on file with the Academic Enrichment Center. This documentation may be a letter from a physician or qualified professional on letterhead or a report from the student's last psychological evaluation no more than three years old. A list of accommodations that the student has used in the past would be helpful in planning for the student's educational needs.

The Student Success Office

The Student Success Office exists for the sole purpose of helping students succeed in college. The office is in the Academic Affairs wing on the main floor of Hogue Hall. This office helps students (1) navigate the various offices and systems on campus, (2) find the campus resources they need, and (3) set effective goals. Students who are frustrated in their efforts to get help with various college-related problems or who find themselves in academic difficulty should seek out the assistant dean for student success at ext. 6839 (618-664-6839).

Alternative Means of Earning College Credit

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.

College Level Examination Program

Students at Greenville College may attain credit for coursework by passing the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. CLEP tests may be taken at Greenville College or at any educational institution participating in the CLEP program. Students who take tests at other institutions should have their scores sent directly to Greenville College. A fee may apply for placing credit by examination onto a transcript. Credit earned by examination will be recorded on the transcript, but no grade is assigned. Credit earned by examination has no effect on the student's grade point average. A student may not secure credit by examination after auditing or receiving a failing grade in the corresponding course. Credit by examination does not count toward the residency requirements of the College. Credit earned by examination at another accredited college or university where the student was fully matriculated will be accepted for transfer to Greenville College on the same basis as other regularly earned credit. Thirty-two hours of credit by examination is the maximum allowed to count toward degree requirements.

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

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

*A score of 60 or above qualifies for six/eight hours of credit.
**A score of 52 for French and 54 for Spanish qualifies for 8 hours of credit.

Credit by Proficiency

Students who have taken advanced courses in high school but have not had the opportunity for Advanced Placement testing may receive college credit by proficiency if the following conditions are met:

•  The courses must be clearly identifiable as sequential. Beginning college courses in chemistry, mathematics, physics, music, and foreign language fall into this category. Each department will determine if courses are eligible.

•  For a student to receive credit for a course(s), the student must pass the subsequent course with a grade of B- or better.

•  The department must recommend proficiency credit be awarded to the student.

A credit posting fee may apply for placing credit by proficiency onto a transcript. Proficiency credit will be recorded on the transcript, but no grade is assigned and has no effect on the student's grade point average. Proficiency credit does not count toward the residency requirement.

Placement Examinations

Four academic departments give placement examinations at the beginning of the school year and waive course requirements for acceptable scores. These include biology, mathematics, modern languages, and music (for theory placement). Students seeking more information on waiving requirements through these examinations should communicate with the heads of the respective departments.

Independent Study

Any student in good academic standing may, with the approval of the instructor, the department head, and the Dean of Instruction, enroll for a full or partial course in a given subject matter. A minimum of 40 hours of academic work per credit must be completed under the supervision of a professor. Independent study offers students the opportunity to explore areas that may develop into a departmental honors project.

Cooperative Education

Cooperative education programs (co-ops) are designed to integrate academic learning with work experience. A co-op is an experiential learning opportunity appropriate for students who want to explore their career interests. Full time students who have earned 28 or more credit hours and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 are eligible to enroll. Students may choose to work part- or full-time during the academic year or summer.

The Career Services Office coordinates all co-ops. The director of career services can help advise students on effective co-ops and help them find suitable placements. The Career Services Office also coordinates the Illinois Board of Higher Education Cooperative Education Program Grant which helps to fund co-ops for Illinois resident students working in Illinois. The director can be reached at ext. 6616 (618-664-6616).

Students must register for at least two credits per co-op experience, and may earn a maximum of 12 co-op credits during their college career. Students must enroll in either the Career Services co-op course (GS 298) or the internship /practicum course for their respective academic program (such as COM 405, MGT 405, PSY 405, for example). Internship or practica credit must be approved by the appropriate department. Departmental requirements vary; see the Practicum/Internship statement under “Undergraduate Course Listings.”

Auditing

Any student may audit a course. Students auditing a course should attend class, but do not have to complete assignments. They receive no college credit. Audited courses appear on the transcript with either a grade of T (successful audit) or N (unsuccessful audit). These transcript codes for audited courses do not affect the student's GPA.

Students may not audit courses in which individual instruction from a faculty member is fundamental to the class. Courses that may not be audited include, but are not limited to: Independent Studies, Applied Music Lessons, Art Studio, Practica or Internships, Student Teaching, Cooperative Education, Honors Research and Thesis, and Departmental Reading Courses.

Students earning College Scholar honors may audit one course free of charge every semester while maintaining this status. Other full-time students wishing to audit a course will be charged $20 for every credit over 17 hours. Part-time students will be charged $30 per audited credit.

Courses that are audited do not count toward full-time status for financial aid or sports eligibility.

Off Campus Semester Programs

Students are encouraged to spend some time during their college career in an off campus or cross cultural setting. Numerous opportunities are available within the US, Africa, Asia, Australia, Central America, and Europe. Greenville College has created two such opportunities. The Council for Christian Colleges & Universities has numerous other options. Affiliate institutions provide further options. Details about many programs are given below. In addition to the programs listed in the Catalog, students may also find programs of their own choosing. Programs or courses of study not listed in this section of the Catalog must be approved by the off campus study committee before students will be allowed to gain credit and/or carry financial aid through Greenville College.

Students wishing to pursue off campus study must complete the Off Campus Study Intention Form, available in the Academic Enrichment Center (ext. 6613 or 618-664-6613). Application forms are due by October 1 for students wishing to study off campus at non-GC programs during Interterm or the spring semester. They are due by March 1 for students wishing to pursue any off campus study during the following fall semester. The committee will inform students applying for programs other than those listed in this section of the Catalog whether their intended off campus coursework has been approved for GC or transfer credit. Federal and state aid can be carried to all programs listed in this section of the Catalog and other GC-approved off campus programs. Greenville College aid may be available as determined by the off campus study committee. For more details about costs of off campus study visit http://www.greenville.edu/learningresources/aec/trips.shtml.

Most of the off campus study programs are available to juniors and seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.75. For further information regarding academic requirements, financial arrangements, and schedule planning contact the Academic Enrichment Center.

In the programs listed below students will remain enrolled through Greenville College. Costs for all off campus programs will be the greater of Greenville College's tuition, standard room, and board or the program's tuition, room and board. Some programs require additional travel costs.

Individual courses within the off campus study programs are subject to change. Please consult the program catalogs available at the Academic Enrichment Center for current course listings.

Grades for courses taken by Greenville College students in off campus settings assigned by non-Greenville College instructors are recorded on the transcript but they do not affect the cumulative GPA. Transcripts contain a note describing the grading policy and name the location of off campus study.

Last updated: August 10, 2004