BSSI operates according to an academic year with three quarters of 8-11 weeks each. One quarter hour represents one class period (50 minutes) per week for one quarter. An equivalent formula is maintained for modular courses, which meet for a limited number of weeks, but with increased daily hours.

To receive credit for a course, students must register for it with the Office of Records and the Business Office.

Students are expected to complete their courses during the term in which they are registered. Changes in courses must be made according to the following guidelines:

Generally, no course may be added for credit after the second week of the quarter (eight to ten class days). To add a course, students must file an Add Permit form with the academic advisor, to be approved by the course instructor, initialed by the Business Office, and deposited with the Office of Records.

A student may officially withdraw from a course any time prior to the final assignment or examination and will be given a "W" (withdrawal). This mark will not affect the G.P.A. (grade point average).
To drop a course, a student must file a Drop Permit form with the academic supervisor and instructor. The advisor will sign the permit form and record the official date of the change. The student must present the approved Drop Permit form to the Business Office within four days of the official date of change and deposit it with the Office of Records. A student who drops a course without notification shall receive an "F" for that course.

To withdraw from the seminary, a student must file a Withdrawal Permit form with the Dean. This request must be approved by the dean, the librarian, and the business manager and deposited with the Office of Records.
Grades will be recorded on the permanent record as "W" (withdrawal).If students fail to follow the proper procedure for withdrawing from the seminary, they will receive an "F" for every course in which they were enrolled and will be considered academically dismissed from the Seminary.

A student who decides to switch from one program to another must receive faculty permission. A letter of request must be addressed to the faculty stating the rationale behind the proposed change. The letter must include the change in ministry goals and demonstrate how the new program will better meet the objectives of the new goals.

If permission is granted to switch from one degree program to another, the students must meet all the requirements in the new degree program including the completion of twenty-four credit hours in that new program.

A full-time load is 10-18 credit hours per quarter. A normal load is 16 credits. If students desire to carry more than their full-time load, they must receive special permission from the Academic Dean.

Degree or Certificate Studies:

Students who are qualified and pursuing a designated program of study are classified as "Regular."

Students who are not pursuing a designated program of study, who are not qualified to pursue a certificate or degree, or who are taking a course to transfer to another institution are classified as "Non-Degree."

Those who desire to take courses for non-credit (N) only, will be classified as "Audit." An audit student must meet the requirements for the course agreed upon by the instructor prior to entering the course. Students may enroll in a course for non-credit according to the following guidelines:

1. They must obtain approval from the instructor of the course.
2. They must change a course from credit to non-credit during the first four weeks (sixteen to twenty class days) of the quarter. In such a case there is a processing charge of Rs. 75/-

A regular student whose cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0 will be placed on Academic Probation. If students are placed on Academic Probation, they must limit their course load to ten credit hours and will be taken off probation when they raise their cumulative grade point average to 2.0.

If students have been on Academic Probation for one quarter, with no likelihood of the situation changing, they may be given Academic Dismissal. They may be readmitted to the Seminary after they have successfully completed one quarter of academic work in another school. The seminary reserves the right to dismiss a student upon evidence of a serious lack of Christian character.

Each instructor determines the basis upon which course work is graded. Students are expected to devote at least an hour of outside preparation for each hour of class work.

A grade that has been reported to the Office of Records may not be changed unless the instructor presents to the Registrar evidence that an error was committed.

An "I" (incomplete) may be given only to students who are passing and who are providentially hindered from completing their work by the end of the quarter. If a student is permitted an 'Incomplete' for course work, the course requirements must be completed within six weeks from the end of the quarter or the grade will become an "F" or be appropriately lowered.

If a student receives a grade of "F" in a course that is required for graduation, he or she must repeat that course. A student may repeat a course in which a "D" was received. In case of a repeated course, an "R" will follow the course number and the average of the two grades will be included in the G.P.A.

Attendance in a class is for the purpose of receiving the full benefits of that course. Because the structural nature of courses may vary, the faculty member of a particular course will determine the attendance standards that will meet the needs of his own class. Excessive absences may result in a grade reduction. If absences exceed 25% of the Scheduled classes, credit for the course may be forfeited.
Students are required to attend chapel on all days on which they have classes except when excused by the Dean. Chapel attendance is taken daily. Four absences are allowed per quarter. Attendance at the special Day of Prayer Chapel is required of all students.

Students are expected to complete an examination at the Scheduled time. If an examination is missed without prior arrangement with the instructor, the examination score may be reduced. Examinations that are rescheduled by prior arrangement are subject to a fee of Rs.30/-

Students enrolled at BSSI, who desire to take courses at another institution for credit to be applied to their degree program, must have the approval of the Registrar or Dean before enrolling in such courses.

To recognize scholarly accomplishment, the following scholastic Honours are awarded at BSSI:

Honours are granted to those carrying twelve or more credits, satisfactorily completing attendance requirements, and obtaining a 3.6 grade point average or better in a given quarter. To be eligible for honours, students cannot receive an incomplete for any course.

In keeping with the Seminary policy of conferring grade point Honours, candidates for Honours must complete a minimum of thirty-six units in residence for the one-year Master of Ministry degree; and one hundred and thirty-two units in residence for the three-year Master of Divinity degree. They must maintain at least a 3.6 grade point average. Honours are classified as follows:

Cum Laude: for a grade point average of 3.6 -to- 3.74
Magna Cum Laude: for a grade point average of 3.75 -to- 3.89
Summa Cum Laude: for a grade point average of 3.9 -to- 4.0

The following awards may be presented to full-time students of the M.T.S. & M.Div. degrees at the graduation service:

A student will be issued a copy of his or her permanent record at the time of graduation. This copy is not considered a transcript.
A student must present a written request to the Office of Records for an official transcript to be issued and sent to whomever designated. A transcript will be issued only if the student's financial account with the Seminary is clear.