Grades & Course Policies

A student’s scholastic standing of Grade Point Average (GPA) is obtained by dividing the number of honor points earned for that semester by the current total semester hours attempted. The cumulative or total GPA is obtained by the same method using overall semester hours attempted and overall honor points earned from FBCC and all transferred credit. Grades of W, P, and I are disregarded when figuring grade point averages.

Fort Berthold Community College for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress has set the following standards: Academic Programs—Full time and part time students: A student pursuing an Associate Degree is required to complete a minimum of sixty-four (64) semester hours. A student is considered to be making satisfactory academic progress if their semester GPA meets the following minimum standards.

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Instructors compile mid-term grades. The instructor with a deficiency notice will notify any student who is not making Satisfactory Academic Progress at mid-term time. Students must see the Instructor and Counselor after receiving a deficiency notice. A student’s expense check may also be delayed as the result of a deficiency notice or poor academic performance.

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An official transcript contains the Registrar’s signature, official stamp and College seal.
Official transcripts are sent only between institutions. An unofficial transcript does not
have the Registrar’s signature, official stamp, or College seal. It is issued directly to the
student. All financial obligations to the college must be paid prior to the release of a transcript, either official or unofficial. This will allow a student to receive an unlimited number of transcripts. Transcripts will be released within three (3) working days. This will give the College processing time to verify whether financial obligations exist.

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Transcript Request Procedure

The Registrar will process a transcript request using the following procedures:

1. Obtain a Request for Transcript form.
2. Return transcript form or written request to the Registrar.
3. If financial obligations exist and a transcript is not released, the Registrar will
   notify the student in writing.
   Note: Transcripts will not be issued as a result of telephone requests.

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Scholastic Honors

FBCC acknowledges the importance of awarding deserving students who have distinguished themselves by their high scholastic achievement. These students will be placed on the Scholastic Honor Roll at the end of each semester. In order to be eligible, students must have been enrolled full time and have no Incomplete
grades. The required GPAs are:

1. President’s List:
   Have achieved a GPA in the range of 3.80 to 4.00
   for the semester.
2. Dean’s List:
   Have achieved a GPA in the range of 3.50 to 3.79
   for the semester.
3. Honor List:
   Have achieved a GPA in the range of 3.00 to 3.49 for the semester.

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Attendance

Instructors will inform the students at the beginning of the course in writing of their attendance policy. In case of illness, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor. Students who expect to be absent for a legitimate reason must notify their instructors prior to their absence. The instructor will decide whether the student should be allowed credit for make-up work. Instructors determine the point at which absences become excessive and a written warning will be given. The Dean of Students and Counselor will be notified of all excessive absences.

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Repeating A Course

Final Exam Policy

A final exam schedule will be printed and distributed to students two weeks prior to final exam week. Students are required to take their finals during the scheduled time. A makeup final will be granted when students are unable to take the regularly scheduled final for reasons beyond their control or by circumstances created by the College. If a make-up final is granted, the student will receive an incomplete (I) grade. The procedures outlined in the incomplete section will be followed.

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Add/Drop Procedures

A student who has registered and whom wishes to change a class or classes may obtain an add/drop card from the Registrar. The last day to add or drop a course is listed in the Academic Calendar. If dropped by this deadline, the course will not appear on the student’s transcript. If a student drops a course after this deadline, a letter grade of “W” will appear on the student’s transcript.

Procedures

Students will use the following procedures to add and drop courses.

1. Obtain Add/Drop card from the Instructor or
   Registrar.
2. Complete Add/Drop card.
3. Obtain the Advisor’s signature.
4. Obtain the Instructor’s signature.
5. Obtain the Registrar’s signature; retain copy of
   Add/Drop card.

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Student Affairs Review Process

The Student Affairs Review Process has been established for students who encounter situations involving extenuating circumstances, or emergencies potentially affecting their educational records, that fall outside the realm of normal FBCC policy and procedures. Students may petition to be withdrawn from a class after the drop deadline for nonacademic emergencies, such as a serious injury or illness, death in the family, and under some circumstances, employment. For more information on the Student Affairs Review Process refer to the Student Handbook.

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Total Withdrawal from College

Students who wish to withdraw from all classes must do so before the deadline listed in the Academic Calendar. If a student withdraws prior to this deadline, a “W” will be
entered on the transcript for each course in which the student was registered. Students, who do not formally withdraw or do so after the deadline, will receive a letter grade as assigned by the instructor. Students do not withdraw simply by absenting themselves. They must sign an official withdrawal form.

Note: Students who withdraw after the fourth week are still responsible for their full
educational cost.

Procedure

The following procedures will be used to totally withdraw from college.

1. Obtain withdrawal form from the Registrar.
2. Complete the form.
3. Obtain the Counselor’s signature.
4. Obtain Dean of Students signature.
5. Return form to Registrar.

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Credit/Semester Hour Description

At Fort Berthold Community College a semester is a college term averaging fifteen (15) weeks of instruction and one (1) week for final exams, for a total of sixteen (16) weeks. In a lecture course, a semester hour of credit represents one fifty (50) minute class period per week for one semester; in a laboratory course, one semester hour of credit represents two fifty (50) minute class periods per week for one semester; and in practicum’s and field experience courses, a semester hour of credit is equivalent to three fifty (50) minutes of practical experience for one semester.

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Course Load Limitation

A normal course load for an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science full-time student each semester is sixteen (16) semester hours. A student wishing to enroll in more than eighteen (18) semester hours must obtain prior approval from the Academic Dean.

Requirements

1. A prior semester grade point average of 3.00.
2. No incomplete grades.

Procedures

The following procedures will be used to petition for overload.

1. Obtain Petition for Overload form from Registrar.
2. Complete the form.
3. Obtain Advisor signature.
4. Obtain Academic Dean signature.
5. Return form to Registrar.

Vocational certificate programs course load requirements may vary. A student will not be allowed to enroll in more than ten (10) semester hours of credit during summer session.

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Independent Study

An Independent Study is regular coursework presented on an individualized basis.
Independent study is available only to sophomore students who need a particular course to complete the requirements of an established program of study. Students must first meet with their advisor to determine this need. For each course taken by independent study, the student must complete an independent study contract with the Instructor and Academic Dean.

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Enrollment Policy for Dual Enrollment and Credit

This program provides an opportunity for High School juniors and seniors to take first
year student (freshman) courses for college credit at Fort Berthold Community College. Students must follow first year student (freshman) admission procedures.
With approval from their high school superintendent, students may earn high school and college credit for the same course. Dual credit forms are available in Registrar’s Office. Only high school student are eligibility for the Dual Credit program.

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Minimum Class Size

According to FBCC policy classes offered and held must have a minimum of five (5) paying students. The only exception to this is if a student needs the class to meet
requirements for graduation in the current term. In order for anyone to audit the class
there must first be five (5) paying students, this also includes full-time faculty and
personnel.

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Online Courses

The Fort Berthold Community College (FBCC) offers college courses that are taught over the Internet! This service allows students to access courses that are academically challenging and utilize web pages and all the means of interaction available from web browsers to deliver instruction in ways that help meet diverse student learning styles. Students use the communication tools of the Internet such as e-mail, chat, listserv, discussion forum, etc. to communicate with the instructor and other classmates. Students have great flexibility in their learning by participating in these courses. Students who enroll in Internet courses must have a working knowledge of the Internet, know how to use a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape, and be familiar with Windows 95/98/ME or compatible systems. Online courses can be accessed from any computer! (With an Internet connection)

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