BCCC Grading System

  • The grading system is based on the “grade point” of each letter grade; the student’s Grade Point Average (GPA) is then calculated:

    Letter     GP        Value
    A             4           Excellent
    B             3           Above Average
    C             2           Average
    D             1           Below Average but Passing
    F             0            Failing
    P             0            Passing
     

    A student's cumulative grade point average is determined by dividing the number of credits attempted into quality points. For example:

      Credits Grade Quality Points
    ENG 101 3 B 3x3=9
    PSY 101 3 C 3x2=6
    MAT 107 3 C 3x2=6
    BIO 107 4 B 4x3=12
    HLF 205 3 B 3x3=9
     
      16   42
    Thus, the Cumulative Grade Point Average is 42/16 = 2.63.

Auditing

  • A student with the necessary prerequisites and the written approval of the Associate Dean may audit a course on a space-available basis. Students who audit a course are not evaluated for a course grade and do not receive credit. The tuition and fees for an audited course are the same as those charged for a credit course. Financial Aid does not cover audited courses. 
     
    Students must indicate at registration that they are auditing a course. Students may change their status from audit to credit or from credit to audit only during the Add/Drop period. Since no credits are earned, audited courses are not computed in the student’s grade point average. The grade report will show an audit in the grade column. 
     
    AP     Credit earned through the Advanced Placement Examination (AP)
    AU     Audit
    CL     Credit earned through the College-Level Examination Program
             (CLEP).
    EX     Exemption granted
    FX     Never Attended. Faculty will use to report for students
             never attending class.
    I        Incomplete. By written agreement with the instructor, the student
             may have an additional six weeks to finish classwork or receive an F
             grade.
    S       Satisfactory (non-credit courses only)
    U      Unsatisfactory (non-credit courses only)
    W     Withdrawal.
     

Hours

  • Monday - Thursday 
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Friday 
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
    Saturday 
    9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Change of Grade

  • No grade change will be permitted after the lapse of one calendar year calculated from the last day of the semester in which the course was given except under exceptional circumstances.  Grades will not be changed without a detailed explanation and documentation. The grade change will not be final until approved.

Graduation Honors

  • Graduation honors are awarded to students who qualify for the associate degree as follows:

    • High Honors - Overall GPA of 3.75 and above
    • Honors - Overall GPA of 3.25 to 3.749

Scholastic Honors

  • Scholastic honors are awarded to students who qualify with a GPA of 3.0 and above with minimum 12 credits that semester, no grade lower than D or S, and all credits earned at BCCC. These honors are designated on the student’s official college transcript.

    • Distinguished Scholar - Semester GPA 3.5 and above
    • Meritorious Scholar - Semester GPA 3.0 to 3.499.