Policy for Re-Admission
A student who has withdrawn from the college or has not enrolled for classes in a full year must apply for readmission. Such students must submit the $10.00 application fee, an application, both references, a letter explaining why he/she wishes to re-enroll, and official transcripts for any transfer credits earned in the interim.
The student will be re-admitted with the same academic standing held when withdrawing from the college. All admissions requirements in effect at the time of re-enrollment must be met.

Nondiscriminatory Policy
Bethel College admits students of any race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school-administered programs.The college reserves the right to withdraw a student for what it considers to be a necessary cause at any time.

Disclaimer Policy
The college reserves the right to make necessary changes without further notice. The regulations, courses, personnel and costs listed herein are subject to change after date of publication of this catalog through established procedures. In such cases, the college will attempt to communicate such changes to all students, faculty, and staff through written means. It is important that students familiarize themselves with the regulations set forth in this catalog and assume their proper responsibilities concerning the regulations.

Registration
Prior to registration, all requirements for admission or re-admission must be completed. Pre-registration is available for returning students the final weeks of each semester. Official registration is held for all students three weeks prior to the start of each semester, and will end one week before classes begin. Late registration is available by appointment the week before classes begin, but a late fee will be charged to all students registering during this time. All registration dates are posted on the official calendar.

Orientation
All first-time students are required to participate in orientation at the beginning of their first semester of enrollment. Orientation serves to assist students in adjusting to college life and includes an overview of policies, procedures, and services of the college.

Academic Advising
Students will be assigned an academic advisor in their concentration.Students who have not declared a concentration will be assigned an advisor from one of the departments. The academic advisor will assist the student in course selection and planning, as well as be available for advice at any time throughout the year. The academic advisor approves scheduling, but the student must assume responsibility for fulfilling all degree requirements. It is recommended that all students meet with their academic advisor prior to registration each semester.

Course Load
The full-time academic load is 12 credit hours per semester. Students should be aware that 12 credits per semester will require approximately five years for completion of a bachelor’s degree. For a completion time of four years, students will need to take atleast 16 credits per semester and/or attend summer sessions. A student on academic probation may only enroll for a maximum of 12 hours. Students are expected to work with their academic advisors to avoid scheduling problems and deficiencies.

Class Attendance
Students are expected and encouraged to attend class regularly.No student shall be allowed to pass a subject if the total absences including excused and unexcused, exceeds three (3) classes per semester unless special waiver has been approved. Students should be aware that a failing grade may result upon missing the fourth class.

Course Add/Drop and Withdraw
A student may add or drop a class until Friday of the 2nd week of each semester without financial penalties. Class withdrawal forms are available from the Chief Academic Officer. No student is allowed to change a class without completing the add/drop procedures.
Withdrawal from a class within the first two (2) weeks of the quarter will not appear on the student's transcript. Withdrawal after this date will result in a withdraw failing (WF) or a withdraw passing (WP) on the student's transcript. The grade designation depends on the status of the student's academic work at the time of withdrawal.
Failure to follow proper procedures when withdrawing from a class may result in automatic failure for that course.

Withdrawal from College
A student must file written notice with the Chief Academic Officer to officially withdraw from college. Failure to attend classes is not considered an official notice and could result in a grade of "F" for all courses in progress at the time the student ceases attendance. Withdrawal forms are available from the Chief Academic Officer. An official "WP" or "WF" is recorded after the student completes all exit interviews and surrenders the student ID.