Responsibilities of Students

All BPCC students are expected to become acquainted with College policies, requirements, procedures, and regulations regarding all phases of College operations. In addition, students are to remain cognizant of these policies and procedures during their attendance at BPCC.

Academic advisors, counselors, division chairs, instructors, administrators, and other College officials assist students in becoming acquainted with College regulations; however, students must assume final responsibility for being acquainted with College procedures. In no case will a regulation be waived or an exception be granted because a student pleads ignorance of the regulation.

Close adherence to curricula assures the student's completion of all general education requirements and all major requirements.

The student should be familiar with all the requirements of the degree program and should consult with an academic advisor when necessary.

Each student assumes the responsibility for scheduling courses that are applicable to degrees and for taking courses in proper sequence to ensure the orderly progression of work.

Students attending evening classes are expected to assume the same academic responsibilities as all other students. Evening students are given the same curricular guidance and counseling as day students. Evening students follow the same procedures for admission to the College as other students, including the submission of applications, and transcripts. Evening students pursuing associate degrees assume the responsibility of scheduling classes to fulfill degree requirements. BPCC does not guarantee that all classes required in an associate degree or academic certificate can be obtained during the evening schedule of classes.

Class Attendance

Class attendance is regarded as an obligation as well as a privilege, and students are expected to attend all classes regularly and punctually. Failure to do so may jeopardize a student's scholastic standing.

• Attendance will be checked every class meeting. A written explanation of expectations regarding class attendance will be included in the instructor's Student Information Sheet.
• When a student has accumulated a total of two weeks of unexcused absences in a course, the instructor may suspend the student. As a result of this action, the instructor will assign a grade of "F" for the course. NOTICE: More restrictive attendance requirements may apply in some specialized classes due to the nature of the course: laboratory, clinical courses, etc.
• All absences due to school-sanctioned activities, mandatory military exercises, validated illness, and jury duty are excused. Other absences may or may not be excused at the discretion of the instructor. A written explanation of make-up work for excused absences will be included in the instructor's Student Information Sheet. Excused absences are granted to students to make up work missed. In the event of an absence, it is the student's responsibility to submit acceptable documentation to the instructor who will determine the validity of the excuse. Work responsibilities are not excused absences.
• The College does not assume responsibility for students who are absent from laboratory, activity, and clinical classes. Neither the College nor the instructor is obligated to accommodate the student in these classes, and additional attendance policies may apply.
• Tardiness is treated as an absence unless an excuse is accepted by the instructor.
• Any student who ceases to attend class may receive failing grades in those courses. A student who wishes to withdraw from the College must do so officially by contacting the Registrar and completing the required forms.
• If a student disagrees with a suspension, he or she should discuss this action first with the instructor, then with the Division Chair. The student may then appeal the action to the Academic Admissions and Appeals Committee. Students appealing to the Academic Appeals Committee must write a letter of appeal with a complete explanation of the reason for the appeal (including documentation) and must include the proper form with the appropriate signatures.

NOTE: Financial aid students who receive all Fs due to non-attendance or suspension will be considered "unofficial withdrawals." If the student does not take a final exam or complete more than 60% of at least one course, he/she will owe money to BPCC and/or the Title IV federal aid program(s).