Student Resource Guide

3.2. Options for failed course

Options for failing a course

In a course in which a failing grade has been received (including an I or F), a student may ask the professor to grant permission to take a reexamination or complete a reassignment of sufficient quality to raise the grade to a passing grade. Such work must be completed within six weeks after notification of the failing grade. If the grade is raised to a D or above, the student receives credit for the course. The professor must complete any grade change and return it to the Registrar.

Incompletes are at the discretion of the professor and are not considered a student right. During the period of incomplete status, grade points are delayed awaiting the grade. The I becomes an F if incomplete work is not completed within six weeks. An incomplete may also result in a lower final grade at the discretion of the professor and the final grade submitted should reflect this if desired.

Scholastic Probation

An Academic board comprised of the relevant Professors have the discretion to place a student on probation based on poor academic performance and/or academic violation of HBI policies, and/or relevant student improprieties. The terms and conditions of the probation will be documented in writing to the student.

Retake of Classes

A student can also choose to wait until the next time the course is offered and take the course again. Students must either retake failed courses or fulfill instructors expectation under “Options for failing a course” above.  This can be done at the next scheduled offering date or upon special request. Such a request must be made in writing to the registrar, signed by the student and pastor, and include a check for applicable fee. 

Retaking a course other than by waiting until the next scheduled offering will be by audio or video through the Heartland Bible website only.  Students will be given 8 or 16 weeks to complete the course and all class work depending on the normal length of time for the course.  Time period for completion of a retake will begin when written request and fee is received in the Heartland Bible Institute office.