Academic Standing
Learn about definitions and policies related to academic standing at BC.
Academic Standing Definitions
Academic Standing
- The cumulative and quarterly Grade Point Average (GPA) of a Bellevue College student.
Academic Progress
- When students maintain a satisfactory academic standing, defined as a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a cumulative and quarterly basis.
Academic Standing Policy and RCW Regarding Completion
Bellevue College is committed to the academic success of its students. The college identifies and alerts students who are not making satisfactory academic progress and provides those students with assistance to improve their academic performance. The Academic Standing Policy applies to all students, with limited exceptions (policy #3200).
The academic standing policy and procedure has been established in accordance with RCW 28B.10.695.
Academic Standing Levels
- Level 1: Academic Concern
- Level 2: Academic Intervention
- Level 3: Academic Restriction
- Level 4: Academic Dismissal
Academic Standing Flow Chart
Academic Standing and Financial Aid
- If you are a student on Financial Aid, contact the Financial Aid office to check if your academic standing has impacted your aid.
- Academic Standing is different from Satisfactory Academic Performance (SAP).
Submit a question with our form linked below or email ssi@bellevuecollege.edu if you have additional questions. If you have questions about Financial Aid or an Academic Performance Plan (APP) please contact Financial Aid.