Academic Policies
Credit System
Mount Carmel Institute of Biblical Studies operates under a semester system, and
the unit for counting credit is the semester hour.

Program Completion
There are no set time limits to complete any course a Mount Carmel Institute of
Biblical Studies, so each Student can complete their course of study at their own
time and pace.

Grading System
The following grading scale pertains to all degree programs offered by Mount
Carmel Institute of Biblical Studies.
Grade

A
B
C
D
F
P
Point

4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.0
Honors

3.95 - 4.00   Summa Cum Laude
3.75 - 3.95   Magna Cum Laude
3.50 - 3.75   Cum Laude
All honors will appear on the official transcript and in certificate form. No honors will
appear on the degrees earned.