Academic Information

Graduation

To be eligible for the Associate in Arts degree (A.A.), the Associate in Science
degree (A.S.), or Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.), students are
recommended by the faculty if they:

1. Complete at least 60 credits (excluding developmental courses) of
   passing work.
2. Fulfill course requirements established in the selected program of study.
3. Earn a GPA of at least 2.0 in work taken at the College applicable to
   their program.
4. Complete at least 30 semester hours at the College.
5. File an application for graduation. Intent to graduate forms are available
   in the Enrollment Center.

Graduation honors

Associate degree students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 to 3.49 will graduate “Cum Laude,” a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79 “Magna Cum Laude,” and a GPA of 3.8 or higher “Summa Cum Laude.” Honors designations at graduation are based on academic performance through the Fall semester prior to the June graduation ceremony. Final honors designations include all coursework and are printed on the student’s official College transcript.

Academic Achievement Awards

Students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 4.0 will receive an Academic Achievement Award when all program requirements are met.

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Phi Theta Kappa is the national honor society of American community and junior colleges. BCC’s chapter is known as Beta Eta Phi.

The purpose of this society is to recognize and encourage scholarship among community college students. Candidates are selected in the fall and spring of each academic year. They must be currently enrolled in a degree program at the college and have accumulated 24 or more BCC credits with a 3.5 or better cumulative average. Membership qualifies students to apply for special scholarships at many four-year institutions.

These area colleges and universities offer PTK scholarships to transfer students:

Boston University
Bryant University
Clark University
Endicott College
Harvard University Extention School
Johnson & Wales University
Lasell College
Lesley College
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Ida College
Northeastern University
Regis College
Roger Williams University
Smith College
Suffolk University
Wellesley College
Western New England College