A student must meet the requirements of the full catalog under which he first enrolls. A student who withdraws from college and returns after a period of three or more years must submit to the current full catalog at the time of reenrollment.
A candidate qualifying for a bachelor’s degree must complete a minimum of 136 credit hours of course work, including a Christian Service class for each semester in which he is enrolled, up to eight semesters. A candidate for the associate of arts degree must complete a minimum of 68 credit hours of course work, including a Christian Service class for each semester in which he is enrolled, up to four semesters. A candidate for the associate of science degree must complete a minimum of 102 credit hours of course work, including a Christian Service class for each semester in which he is enrolled, up to six semesters. At least 30 of the last 36 credit hours earned toward a degree must be completed in residence at Northland. At least half the credit hours of course work within a student’s major and minor must be completed at Northland.
A cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required for all work attempted toward a degree. A grade of C or higher must be obtained in each of the courses counted toward a student’s major and minor field of study, ENG 101 and 102, as well as SPC 101 and 102. Each division may require students to obtain a grade of C or higher in certain other courses as well; these requirements are delineated in the section for each division.
During his senior year, each student must pass comprehensive exit exams and affirm his agreement with the Northland International University Articles of Faith. Additionally, some departments require students to complete internships as part of the graduation requirements for the majors they offer.
A graduation application should typically be filed with the Registrar’s Office by the end of the student’s junior year. Any application received after March 1 of the student’s senior year will not be accepted, and the student will not be allowed to march at the upcoming Commencement. The application is used by college personnel for degree clearance, preparation of the annual Commencement program, diploma presentation, and participation in the Commencement ceremony.
Attendance at the Awards Chapel, Spring Concert, and graduation rehearsal is required for all graduation candidates. Any exceptions must be approved by the Academic Committee.
Students may participate in the May Commencement ceremony only if all degree requirements have been satisfied and if all financial obligations have been met. There will be no graduation concessions.
Graduate Work
A senior in his last two semesters of undergraduate study may choose to enroll in one graduate course for graduate credit per semester. Tuition is not charged for the graduate course when the senior is taking between 12 and 19 credit hours in the semester in which he is enrolled in the graduate course.
Proficiency Exams
Each incoming student is required to demonstrate proficiency in English, mathematics, and computer skills. For most students, this proficiency is assessed through an exam given as part of the registration process at the beginning of each semester. Transfer students who have tested out or have taken the equivalent at another institution are exempt. Courses are offered in English, mathematics, and computer skills for those who do not illustrate an acceptable level of proficiency. The English exam also serves as a placement test to determine in which English course the student needs to enroll.