Academic Information

Student Rights and Responsibilities

All BCC students are expected to conduct themselves as mature college students seriously interested in obtaining the best possible education. This includes observing the College’s academic rules and regulations, respecting the rights of others, and practicing academic integrity. In return, the College seeks to provide an environment where the freedom to learn and interact can be nurtured and encouraged. To do that, the College respects and defends the rights of free speech and assembly and will protect such rights for all its members.

Appealing academic regulations
Matriculated students (those enrolled in a degree or certificate program) have the right to petition for exceptions to the academic regulations of the College. This right, however, does not mean automatic approval of the exception. When appropriate, faculty members may petition on behalf of the student. To appeal a regulation, a petition with appropriate documentation, including a student’s transcript, signed by the student’s advisor, the appropriate department chairperson, and the program director, should be submitted to the Dean of Academic Affairs. Replies can be expected within approximately 45 days. Petitions should be submitted by April 1 to guarantee action by the end of the academic year. Petition forms may be obtained from the Advisement/Counseling Center.

Academic negligence
Academic negligence is demonstrated by failure to do assigned work, by excessive absences, or by academic dishonesty. Any faculty member may, at any time, recommend in writing to the Vice President of Academic Affairs that a student guilty of academic negligence be dropped from a course with a grade of “W” or “F.”

Classroom Conduct
Disruptive or distracting classroom behavior is a violation of the college’s student Code of Conduct. A faculty member has the right to remove a disruptive student from class, pending a review of the situation by the Dean of Enrollment Services. Any faculty member may, at any time, refer a student to the Dean of Enrollment Services if the student is in violation of the Code of Conduct. The Dean of Enrollment Services may impose disciplinary sanctions against the offending student consistent with the rules and regulations of the Code of Conduct. Please refer to the Code of Conduct section in the Student Handbook for additional information.

Disciplinary action
The College may take disciplinary action ranging from a warning to suspension or expulsion from the College if a student is determined to have violated College rules and regulations. Refer to the “Disciplinary Sanctions” section of the Student Handbook.