Academic Standards
Staying on Target
Who can I contact with questions?
Sarah Williams, Retention Coordinator SarahW@bigbend.edu
Advising advising@bigbend.edu
Admissions admissions@bigbend.edu
Financial Aid FAidInfo@bigbend.edu
Your Academic Advisor
Academic Standing
At BBCC, students are expected to make steady progress toward completing their degrees or certificates. Being in Good Standing means successfully completing classes each quarter and maintaining a cumulative GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 or higher.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
If you receive financial aid, the expectations are similar—both BBCC and the U.S. Department of Education require you to meet certain standards (Satisfactory Academic Progress) to keep your financial aid.
If you fall out of Good Standing and your progress doesn’t improve, you could:
- Lose your financial aid eligibility
- Be required to take time away from BBCC for up to one year
Each quarter, BBCC reviews every student’s academic progress. If you’re struggling—such as earning low or failing grades or withdrawing from too many classes—you may fall out of Good Standing.
Beginning after your first quarter classes at BBCC are graded, you can check your grades and status through ctcLink.
Academic Standing: Student Homepage > Academic Records > View Grades > Grade Details
Financial Aid SAP: Student Homepage > Financial AId > Aid Year > click on Satisfactory Academic Progress link
Remember, official grades are found in ctcLink. The information you see on Canvas is NOT your official grade.
Students who have fallen out of Good Standing or Satisfactory Academic Progress will receive notice via email.
What do the different levels mean for me?
Academic Standing
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Good Standing
- All students with fewer than 30 credits earned have mandatory advising prior to enrollment
- For those with 30 or more credits earned, advising is not required, but strongly recommended
Academic Concern
- Mandatory advising prior to enrollment
- You and your advisor should discuss a plan to improve your grades and class completion
Academic Intervention
- Required to take 1 quarter off from BBCC (Fall, Winter or Spring)
- When you return, mandatory advising prior to enrollment
- May be appealed
To appeal, submit your Academic Improvement Plan by the appeal deadline.
Academic Restriction
- No enrollment at BBCC for 1 year
- No appeal
Financial Aid SAP
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Satisfactory Academic Progress
- May continue to receive Financial Aid funding
Financial Aid Warning
- Financial aid eligible, HOWEVER...
- Must meet SAP requirements in the next quarter you attend or Financial Aid will be suspended
Financial Aid Probation
- Financial Aid suspension appealed and approved
- Must meet SAP requirements in the next quarter you attend or Financial Aid will be suspended
Financial Aid Suspension
- Not eligible for Financial Aid
- May be appealed, with limitations
To appeal, submit your Academic Improvement Plan by the appeal deadline.
Resources
BBCC has many resources available to help students address issues impacting academic success. Click on the links below to learn more.
Here are a few tips that can help you improve your academic standing:
- Connect with your instructors– ask questions and attend office hours.
- Use campus resources– tutoring, study groups, and workshops can make a big difference.
- Stay organized– use a planner or calendar to manage deadlines and study time.
- Ask for help early– the sooner you reach out the more options you'll have.
Read about BBCC's Academic Standing policies
- Course Catalog under Academic Information, Standards of Progress
- Student HandbookSee Academic Standards of Progress section
More about Financial Aid
- Financial Aid Homepage
- Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) policy
- Max Timeframe appeal form