A student’s academic standing is determined at the end of each semester (Fall and Spring) and session (Summer).  

Academic Standing: 

• Good Standing: A student is considered in Good Academic Standing if their cumulative GPA is 2.00 or better.   
• Academic Warning or Probation: A student who is no longer in good standing is placed on academic warning or probation. Their academic status is determined by the term-based cumulative credit and GPA ranges in the chart below. 
• Dismissal: A student on academic probation is academically dismissed from the College when they fail to earn a 2.0 term GPA or higher in the next semester of attendance.  
  
  
  

Students are notified by the Registrar if they have been placed on academic warning, probation, or dismissal.

1. Academic Warning - While on academic warning, students are allowed to continue enrolling at the College. They are encouraged to work with advisors to develop a success plan. 
2. Academic Probation - A registration hold is placed on the student record, which will require a meeting with an advisor prior to registration to develop (or revisit) a success plan and discuss additional referrals for support. Students on probation are limited to part-time enrollment and may be required to participate in designated retention activities. 
3. Academic Dismissal - Students are notified by the Registrar that they have been dismissed from the College, including information about the appeal and reinstatement process. A hold is placed on the student record, and their registration is cancelled (if applicable). 

Appealing Academic Dismissal

Every student is given the opportunity to appeal their status.  Students who have been academically dismissed from the College and want to immediately appeal their dismissal may submit an appeal to the Academic Standing Review Committee.  

1. Complete the Academic Dismissal/Reinstatement Form. 
2. Appeals are submitted to the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs for review by the Academic Standing Review Committee. 
3. Appeals must be received in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at least two weeks prior to the start of the expected semester of return. 
4. Decisions on appeals will be made by the committee and students will be notified of the decision within 3 business days. 

Petition for Reinstatement

If a student does not appeal or the appeal is denied, the student cannot enroll in any course for one semester after dismissal from the College. After one 16-week semester, the student may petition for reinstatement. 

1. Petitions are submitted to the Academic Standing Review Committee. 
2. Petitions must be received in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at least two weeks prior to the start of the expected semester of return. 
3. Decisions on reinstatement will be made by the committee and students will be notified of the decision within 3 business days. 

Reinstatement following Dismissal 

Once a student is reinstated, there may be academic and student success requirements for the student to meet. 

1. A reinstated student must meet with an academic advisor in the Student Success Center to determine their semester schedule and retention activities. 
2. Students reinstated following academic dismissal will be placed on academic probation and will need to earn a 2.0 Term GPA or higher in their next semester or risk being academically dismissed again. 

Students who are denied reinstatement may reapply to the College prior to the start of the following semester. 

Effect of Withdrawal on Academic Standing

Each semester the College establishes and publishes a course withdrawal deadline date. Students can withdraw from courses using the Panther Portal or by completing this form and submiting it to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@bccc.edu. Withdrawing from a course(s) may have financial implications. Students who withdraw from a class after the add/drop deadline will receive a W grade. Failure to withdraw from courses by the published deadline dates will result in a grade of F and a bill for the course(s). Grades of F, like grades of A, B, C, and D, are value weighted and are used to determine Grade Point Average (GPA). W grade does not affect a student’s GPA.

It is the student’s responsibility to officially withdraw from any class that they will not be able to complete successfully. Withdrawing from a course(s) helps to safeguard a student’s GPA, permanent grade history, and possibly financial aid. See Add/Drop/Withdrawal Procedure in the college catalog.