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Academic Honors
Academic achievement of full-time students is recognized each semester by publication of a Dean’s List. To qualify for this honor, a student must achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or better and not earn any grades below a C-.
Academic achievement upon completion of a degree program is recognized at graduation and on final transcripts in the following categories for the institutional GPA:
Graduating with honors .......................................................... (Cum Laude) GPA of 3.500 to 3.699 Graduating with high honors .................................... (Magna Cum Laude) GPA of 3.700 to 3.899 Graduating with highest honors ........................... (Summa Cum Laude) GPA of 3.900 or higher
To qualify for one of these honors, the graduating student must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours at Providence Christian College.
Laptop Computer Policy
Providence Christian College is committed to promoting an environment of learning that encourages students to use modern technology to enhance their experience. In order to facilitate this educational philosophy, students are required to bring a laptop/notebook (not a desktop) computer. The minimum required specifications may be obtained by referring to the College website. Wireless internet can be accessed throughout the campus. Students will be oriented to college IT use policies during student orientation.
Student Records Policy
Providence Christian College is committed to effective record retention to comply with applicable law, to preserve its history, to optimize the use of space, and to ensure that college records that are no longer needed are properly disposed. Academic information found on transcripts is retained permanently. Additional supporting or supplementary records are generally retained for seven years after graduation or the last date of attendance.
Official Transcripts
Requests for official transcripts must be made to the Registrar’s Office in writing and signed by the student or an alumnus. Official transcripts are sent directly to the person or institution requested by the student. A $5.00 fee will accompany all requests. Requests for a rush order or an international recipient will have an additional charge. See the Registrar’s Office website for more information.
All accounts must be settled with the college prior to transcripts being released.
Notification of Rights under FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records. These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of the day the University receives a request for access.
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