BMCC Pendleton

2411 N.W. Carden Avenue
Pendleton, OR 97801
Phone: 541-276-1260
Fax: 541-278-5871
Email: getinfo@bluecc.edu

Blue Mountain Community College’s main campus is located on a scenic 160-acre hilltop site overlooking Pendleton, a city of 16,354 residents. We are located 200 miles east of Portland and nearly equidistant from Seattle, Spokane, and Boise.

The main campus houses both cultural and recreational venues. The Betty Feves Memorial Gallery, located in Pioneer Hall, exhibits a wide variety of art and functions as an educational tool to encourage creativity and foster an appreciation of art. Pioneer Hall Theater hosts a variety of activities including concerts, plays, lectures, and workshops. Campus recreational facilities center around the McCrae Activity Center, which houses handball and racquetball courts, a free weight room, a total fitness room, a gymnasium, and a 25-meter heated swimming pool.

Varieties of co-curricular activities augment the education offered on campus and are an important component of the Blue Mountain Community College experience. For the serious athlete, BMCC has a well-rounded athletic program for both men and women. The college fields intercollegiate teams in basketball, volleyball, softball, baseball, and rodeo. The main campus houses the Associated Student Government (ASG) and a variety of student clubs, which provide educational, recreational, social, and leadership opportunities for interested students.

Tours of the BMCC Pendleton campus may be arranged by contacting the outreach coordinator at 541-278-5936 or by emailing: getinfo@bluecc.edu.

BMCC Hermiston

980 S.E. Columbia Drive
Hermiston, OR 97838
Phone: 541-567-1800
Fax: 541-567-1020
Email: bmcchermiston@bluecc.edu

BMCC Hermiston, the largest of the centers, serves western Umatilla County and North Morrow County. Offerings include:

• College credit classes
• Job skills workshops
• College preparatory classes, including adult basic education, adult high school diploma and credit recovery, and English as a second language (ESL) courses
• GED preparation by appointment and at regularly scheduled times
• Customized training for business and industry
• Emergency medical training, first aid, and occupational certifications
• Personal enrichment courses
• Citizenship classes
• Welding classes
• Computer-aided drafting (CAD) classes
• Industrial maintenance technology (IMT) training

Although students have the opportunity to take advantage of the distance education classes using the Internet, videotapes, independent study, ITV, or workbooks, students at BMCC-Hermiston may complete their A.A.O.T. through courses offered entirely at the center. A multi-year pattern of courses allows students to complete their associate’s degree as part-time students. Some classes are offered during daytime hours, and some are scheduled as evening classes to accommodate working students with a variety of schedules.

The Oregon JOBS program (a welfare-reform contract with the Oregon Community Human Services Department) and the Small Business Development Center have representatives housed at the Hermiston center. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the BMCC Hermiston office

BMCC Milton-Freewater

311 N. Columbia
Milton-Freewater, OR 97862
Phone: 541-938-4082
Fax: 541-938-3763
Email: bmccmiltonfreewater@bluecc.edu

This growing center, located five miles south of the Oregon-Washington state line on State Highway 11, offers classes on-site as well as through distance education, which allows students to complete their classes using the Internet, videotapes, independent study, ITV, or workbooks. By combining on-site and distance courses, students may complete their A.A.O.T. degree, the A.S. degree in administrative assistant, an A.A.S. in education assisting, and certificates in office assisting and educational assisting. In addition, Milton-Freewater offers:

• Job skills workshops
• College preparatory classes, including adult basic education, adult high school diploma and credit recovery, GED preparation, and ESL courses
• Customized training for business and industry
• Personal enrichment courses
• GED testing available on-site by appointment and at regularly scheduled times.
• Citizenship classes
• Welding classes
• CAD classes

The Oregon JOBS program is available at Milton-Freewater. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the BMCC Milton-Freewater office.

BMCC Baker County

3275 Baker Street
Baker City, OR 97814
Phone: 541-523-9127
Fax: 541-523-9128
Email: bmccbaker@bluecc.edu

With two sites in Baker City, on Baker Street and in the National Guard Armory, BMCC Baker County offers a variety of:

• College credit classes
• Job skills workshops
• College preparatory classes including adult basic education, adult high school diploma and credit recovery, general educational development (GED) preparation, and English as a second language (ESL)
• Customized training for business and industry
• Emergency medical training, first aid, and certain occupational certifications
• Personal enrichment courses

Students have the opportunity to take classes at the local sites, or they may choose to take advantage of the distance education programs, which allow students to complete their classes using the Internet, videotapes, independent study, interactive television (ITV), or workbooks. Using a combination of on-site and distance education, students may complete their A.A.O.T. degree at the Baker County center.

The Small Business Development Center also has a representative at BMCC Baker County. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the BMCC Baker County office.

BMCC Grant County

835-B S. Canyon Boulevard
John Day, OR 97845
Phone: 541-575-1550
Fax: 541-575-2920
Email: getinfo@bluecc.edu

BMCC Grant County focuses on building relationships with community organizations, local businesses, and area schools to serve the citizens of Grant County. This site provides support services for students to access the many courses offered at BMCC via Internet, videotapes, independent study, ITV, or workbooks. A small slate of on-site college credit courses, community enrichment, and job training courses are also available, in addition to certified nursing assistant (CNA) and emergency medical technical (EMT) training.

Adult basic education offerings in Grant County include adult basic education, adult high school diploma and credit recovery, and GED preparation. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the BMCC Grant County office.

BMCC North Morrow County

300 N.E. Front Street
Boardman, OR 97818
Phone: 541-481-2099
Fax: 541-481-3990
Email: bmccnorthmorrow@bluecc.edu

BMCC North Morrow County serves the westernmost region of the college district. The center offers a variety of:

• Job skills workshops
• College preparatory classes, including adult basic education, adult high school diploma and credit recovery, GED preparation, and ESL courses
• Customized training for business and industry

Students have the opportunity to take classes at the local site, or they may choose to take advantage of the distance education classes, which allow students to complete their classes using the Internet, videotapes, independent study, ITV, or workbooks. Using a combination of on-site and distance education, students may complete their A.A.O.T. degree at the Boardman center. Classes are offered at BMCC Boardman during both day and evening hours.

To assist in local employers’ training needs, the customized training administrator is available to meet with them at their convenience to develop training programs. Programs can be housed at job-sites or at the Boardman center and may utilize several methods of delivery including face-to-face, on-line, ITV, and self-study. For additional information or to schedule a tour, please contact the BMCC North Morrow County office.

BMCC South Morrow County

P.O. Box 21
Ione, OR 97843
Phone: 541-422-7040
Fax: 541-422-7015
Email: bmccsouthmorrow@bluecc.edu

BMCC South Morrow County, located in Heppner, provides support services for students in the Heppner, Lexington, and Ione areas to access the many courses offered at BMCC through the Internet, videotapes, independent study, ITV, or workbooks. A small slate of on-site community enrichment and job training courses are also available. For additional information or assistance, please contact the BMCC South Morrow County office.

BMCC Wallowa County

107 S.W. 1^st
Enterprise, OR 97828
Phone: 541-426-4109
Fax: 541-426-6059
Email: getinfo@bluecc.edu

Established in 1989 and located in Enterprise, BMCC Wallowa County provides learning opportunities to the residents of Wallowa county, including:

• College credit classes
• Job skills workshops
• College preparatory classes including adult basic education, adult high school diploma and credit recovery, GED preparation, and ESL courses
• Customized training for business and industry
• Personal enrichment courses

Students have the opportunity to take classes at the local site, or they may choose to take advantage of distance education programs, which allow students to complete their classes using the Internet, videotapes, independent study, ITV, or workbooks. For additional information or assistance, please contact the BMCC Wallowa County office.

Student Right-to-Know Information

In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-542), Blue Mountain Community College discloses completion/graduation rates and transfer rates to all current and prospective students. Rates are based on fall-term enrollment of full-time (12 term credits), first-time, and degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates. Students are counted as graduates or as transfer-outs if they graduated or transferred within 150 percent of the normal time for completion or graduation. Rates do not include part-time credit students, students who have attended college elsewhere before attending BMCC, students who began their studies in a term other than fall, or students not seeking degrees. For further information, contact the Office of Enrollment Management at 541-278-5759.

Statement of Non-Discrimination and Grievance Procedure

It is the policy of the Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education and School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment. If you have questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination, contact the Executive Assistant to the President at  BMCC, PO Box 100, 2411 NW Carden, Room P-103 in Pioneer Hall, Phone 541-278-5951 or TDD 541-278-2174.

The college has adopted a grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints alleging any discrimination based on sex or disability.  To view this procedure, go to www.bluecc.edu, About BMCC, Human Resources Information.

Drug and Alcohol Statement

Blue Mountain Community College is legally required and morally committed to the prevention of illicit drug use and abuse of alcohol by both students and employees.

The college reinforces this message through various publications that explain our policy and procedures on this issue, including the Students Rights, Responsibilities, and Code of Conduct document, the Student Handbook, and all employee handbooks.  These items are available to students through the Office of Enrollment Management and to employees via the StaffWeb or the Office of Human Resources.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts

The college abides by and honors all state and federal laws pertaining to the privacy and confidentiality of directory information and academic records. If they choose to do so, students have the right to restrict access to specific information.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) grants students certain rights, privileges, and protections relative to individually identifiable student educational records that are maintained by BMCC. Specifically:

• FERPA allows colleges to disclose your directory information without consent. If you do not want this information released, you must notify the nearest BMCC office and complete and sign a non-release form.
• Directory information includes students' full name, address, email address, telephone number, date and place of birth, field of study, class level, dates of attendance and degrees, honors and awards, athletic participation (the height and weight of team members), and the most recent previous educational institution attended.
• Students have the right to inspect and review their own individual educational records. Students have the right to challenge information contained in individually identifiable educational records.
• Students’ educational records (with the exception of directory information) will be released to third parties only with the written consent of the student.

For more information or to exercise your rights contact the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management at 541-278-5774.

Degree and Certificate Programs

If you are seeking a degree or certificate, you are required to:

• Complete and submit a BMCC Application for Admission to the BMCC Service Center or a local BMCC location OR you may create a student account by logging into the Student WolfWeb from BMCC’s Website.
• If you have taken courses at anothe rcollege or university, request your OFFICIAL transcripts and have them sent to the BMCC Service Center. Be sure to also complete and submit a Transcript Evaluation Request Form so that we may evaluate credits earned at prior institutions toward yoru stated degree intent at BMCC.
• Complete the BMCC placement assessment. Transfer students who have not successfully completed a college- or university-level math and writing course will be asked to take the BMCC placement assessment.

International Admissions

Blue Mountain Community College welcomes international students and provides an affordable education in a safe, comfortable environment. To be considered for admission, an international student must:

1. Complete BMCC's International Application for Admission packet.
2. Pay a $25 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
3. Submit an official TOEFL score report  (minimum 213 computer-based score, 550 paper-based, or 97 internet-based).

Additional requirements to be met for admission (to obtain an I-20 visa) include:

• Showing proof of adequate funds for the student’s studies;
• A complete set of documents for all of the student’s previous and current studies, and
• Proof of health insurance;

International students must be enrolled full-time (12 or more credits) and successfully complete 12 or more credits each term to remain in good standing with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

For more information, or to receive an international student application packet, please contact admissions; email getinfo@bluecc.edu; or visit the International Student Admissions page on BMCC’s Website. Students will be notified by mail after all of the application materials are received and verified.

Non-Degree Admissions

If you wish to enroll for courses at BMCC but not obtain a degree or certificate are required either to:

• create and use an on-line Student WolfWeb account to enroll; or
• submit a completed BMCC Registration form to your local BMCC location.

Every student, whether degree-seeking or not, who intends to take a credited math or writing course is required to take the math or writing placement test. Placement in these courses is mandatory. If you have completed a math or writing course, you will need to submit either an unofficial grade transcript or placement assessment from your prior college (test must have been taken within the last two academic years).  Once you have submitted your documentation to our Testing Center a waiver will be applied to your student account within two business days. Note: You must have passed your math or writing course with a grade of “C” or higher. If you have been out of school for two or more years, you must take the math or writing placement assessment.

Placement Assessment

Placement assessment is required if you intend to take a math or writing course and have not already taken a math or writing course at a college or university. In addition, degree-seeking students must also complete placement assessments for reading and computer literacy. You are encouraged to review the topics covered in the placement assessment. Our testing center can recommend a variety of study tools. BMCC uses self-paced, computerized tests designed to determine your level of academic ability in each of these subject areas. The scores are used to assist you and your advisor in placing you in the correct course.

If you have taken either a math or writing course from another college or university, you will need to provide the Advising and Testing Center with a copy of your unofficial grade transcript to determine proper placement in math and or writing courses at BMCC. Note: You must have passed your math or writing course with a grade of “C” or higher.

All BMCC locations administer placement assessments.  Dates and times for testing are posted on the college Website, or you can call 541-278-5931. There is no cost to you for this service.

You may take the placement assessment in whole or in part up to three times (the initial test and two repeated tests), if you wish. The testing center uploads test scores regularly to provide the most current information to your advisor when helping you plan an appropriate course schedule. BMCC does not use placement assessment scores to determine admittance to the college.

If you disagree with the placement recommendation in reading or writing, you may be referred to the appropriate academic department for further placement advising and possible further testing. Should you disagree with your math placement after retesting one time, you may request to take a challenge test.

To request a placement assessment with accommodations due to a disability please contact the assistant director of admissions and advising at 541-278-5958.

Computer Literacy Requirement

With the goal of ensuring that each degree-seeking student has the necessary college-level computer literacy, BMCC includes computer literacy as a component of the placement assessment process. Unlike the other placement assessments, the computer literacy component allows you some options. If you take the computer literacy placement assessment and score in the passing range, the college will waive your computer literacy course requirement for graduation. If you score in the excellent range, the placement will serve as a “credit by challenge examination” and you will receive credit for CS 120 if you choose to pay half tuition. If you score below passing, however, a computer literacy course will become a requirement for graduation; should that occur, the college strongly recommends that you take the computer literacy course early in your BMCC coursework to ensure your success at BMCC.
 
A final option is not to take the computer literacy placement assessment. This option applies if you plan to take one of the computer literacy courses because it interests you or because it is a requirement of the degree and you do not wish to seek the waiver or credit described above.. The general computer literacy course is CS 120, but if you are a business technologies, education, or agriculture student, you will substitute BA 131, ED 235, and AGR 111 respectively to meet program requirements.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED) Admissions

These programs are open to non-high school graduates who are at least sixteen years of age and not enrolled in high school. Students who are sixteen and seventeen years of age must provide the college with a release from the high school district in which they reside according to O.R.S. 339.030. For more information, contact the Department of College Preparatory Programs at 541-278-5795.

Degree Seeking Students

If you are a new or returning degree-seeking student, you will need to make an advising appointment with an academic advisor. To make an appointment, call the Advising and Testing Center in Pendleton at 541-278-5931 or contact the BMCC location closest to you. You may also contact your  advisor or academic department directly to set up an advising appointment.

The advising process will include information regarding registration for classes.

Non-degree Seeking Students

If you wish to enroll in courses at BMCC but not to obtain a degree or certificate, you may register online using the Student WolfWeb link found on BMCC’s Website. If you do not have access to the Internet or need assistance in registering for courses you may visit any BMCC location to register in-person. You are considered to be registered when the college receives your completed registration unless the college notifies you that the courses for which you registered for are full or cancelled or that you have been placed on a waitlist.

Course Numbers

Generally, courses with letter prefixes apply toward degrees and certificates, and courses with 100 and 200 numbers are college transfer courses; those numbered 200 to 299 are considered sophomore-level courses. Be sure to check the degree requirements for the certificate or degree you are seeking to ensure that the course you are taking will be counted.

Credits

In order to earn an associate’s degree in two years, you should enroll for an average of 16 college-level credits in fall, winter, and spring terms. If college preparatory courses are required, the number of credits each term would increase accordingly. Curriculum and program requirements described in this catalog provide more information on the program or degree of your choice.

If you are participating in intercollegiate athletics, you must complete and pass at least 12 credit hours each term for eligibility purposes. You are encouraged to visit with BMCC coaches for detailed eligibility requirements.

Attendance

Blue Mountain Community College believes that it is the student’s obligation to attend and participate in classes and that there is a direct correlation between participative attendance in a course and successful completion. Individual courses may have their own attendance policies. The college has instituted an administrative drop process for the first five days of class each term, which provides a 100% refund for each class dropped. If you are not in attendance the first day of class, someone from the academic department may contact you to inquire whether you plan to attend the rest of the term. The administrative drop process is not guaranteed. If you are not intending to continue in classes, you must not assume that you will be automatically dropped for non-attendance. To drop a course or courses, you can go online or contact the college for assistance. You will be responsible for payment of any and all courses you have not dropped as of the end of the 100% refund period.

Auditing Classes

You may audit a course at a reduced tuition rate. If an audit is desired, you must make this selection at the time of registration, and the status cannot be changed to receive a grade after the 100% refund period. The audit option is not available for “late add” either as a new selection or a status change. If you are auditing a course, you can attend class and are not required to participate fully in the class activities (e.g., taking tests or doing homework). Classes taken under audit status do not count as credits attempted in financial aid award calculations, and the AU (audit) status does not count in calculating GPAs. The audit indicator “AU” indicates a registration status, not an evaluation.

Drop/Withdrawing from Classes

Definitions:
Drop: When you remove a course from your schedule before the end of the 100% refund period for that course. If you drop a course or courses from your schedule, it/they will not show up on your grade transcript.  Note: Courses that are less than a full term in length have different refund periods indicated on your schedule as “last date to drop and pay”.  

Withdraw: When you remove a course from your schedule after the 100% refund period for that course.  If you withdraw from a course or courses it/they will show up on your grade transcript with a status of “W” to indicate that you withdrew from that course.  Note: Courses that are less than a full term in length have different withdrawal deadline dates. 

To drop or withdraw from a course, either complete an Add/Drop/Withdraw form and submit it to a BMCC Center for processing or log in to your student account on the Student Wolfweb from BMCC’s Website.

If you eave BMCC without following the withdrawal procedures described above, you are responsible for the final grades you receive; they will appear on your transcript.

Withdrawal from College

If you find you can no longer attend classes, you should officially withdraw from school. Before doing so, please be sure to work with your advisor to determine whether other options are available to you. The last day to withdraw from classes without receiving a grade is listed on the academic calendar on the inside front cover of this catalog. Note: Courses that are less than a full term in length have different withdrawal deadline dates.

If you are receiving financial aid, refer to the Financial Assistance section of the catalog for further information regarding the effects of completely withdrawing from all of your courses.

NOTE: A student who is registered is considered to be in attendance. Non-attendance or non-payment does not constitute official withdrawal, nor does it release you from the obligation to pay for your course or courses.

Withdrawal for Military Duty

The following guidelines apply when a veteran, Reserve, or National Guard student is called to active duty for military purposes during the term:

• You may drop courses and receive a full tuition and fee refund.
• You may, at your discretion, elect to complete courses after making special arrangements with your instructor(s) to create an incomplete contract allowing reasonable time to complete the academic work required.

Please contact the Service Center in Pendleton for further information at 541-278-5759, or send an email to: getinfo@bluecc.edu. If you are receiving financial aid you need to refer to the Financial Assistance section of the catalog for further information regarding withdrawals.

Grading System

The quality of your work is measured by a system of grades and by computed grade-point averages. All assigned courses, regardless of curriculum, are included when determining a cumulative grade-point average while attending BMCC.

The grading system consists of the following:

Only grades of  A, B, C, D, and F are considered in the computation of grade point averages. All other grades will be  disregarded in the calculation of your GPA; however, other grade marks will affect financial aid and athletic eligibility.

GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)
Your grade point average (GPA) is calculated as follows: take the number of points from the table above for each grade that you received and multiply it by the number of credits for that course; then repeat the process for each course in which you received a grade of A, B, C, D, or F. Add all of the results together and then divide by the total credit hours in which grades A, B, C, D, or F were received. Note: If a course is repeated, only the most recent grade is used in computing the GPA unless the course is designated as repeatable in the Course Descriptions section of this catalog.

INC (Incomplete Grade)
Your instructor(s) may assign an incomplete grade when the quality of your completed work is satisfactory but the course has not been completed for reasons acceptable to the instructor. At least sixty percent (60%) of your course work must be completed for an incomplete grade to be given. An incomplete grade must be made up within a maximum of one calendar year from the date that the incomplete appears on the grade report; however, the student and instructor may choose a shorter time in which to complete the course work. Incomplete Grade Contracts are submitted at the time grades are submitted and do not require the student’s signature. The Registrar’s Office will maintain and monitor INC contracts for the college. If the instructor does not return your completed INC contact to the Registrar’s Office providing your final grade earned by the contract deadline date, the alternative grade indicated on the contract will automatically be entered into your permanent record. It is your responsibility to complete the work agreed upon and the instructor’s responsibility to submit the final grade earned in a timely manner to the Registrar’s Office.

P/NP (Pass/No Pass)
If you wish to use the P/NP option you must:

• Elect to do so by the end of the fourth week of the term. Once you declare the P/NP grading option, no changes in grading can be made.
• Submit an application for the P/NP grading option to the Registrar’s Office.  Before submitting this form to the Registrar's Office, you must first collect the signature of the instructor of the course for which you are exercising this option.

You may apply a maximum of 12 program or elective credits with a grade of P toward a degree at BMCC. This number would include pass grades earned in regular BMCC classes and those earned from another college or university. This number does not include pass grades earned in course work with obligatory pass grades or advanced placement credits transcripted as pass.

The P/NP option is not available in courses being repeated by the student, in courses required for a degree, or in courses in the core area required for an associate of arts degree (pass grades would be accepted in advanced placement test credit.).

The P grade denotes a level of accomplishment of C or better.

Pass grades from other institutions will be examined on an individual basis. If the registrar determines that the course meets or exceeds BMCC requirements, then credit may be granted.

If you are planning to transfer to a four-year institution, you should determine the policy of that school before electing the P/NP option at BMCC.

When computing credits earned and GPA, the Registrar’s Office treats the P/NP credits as follows:

• The pass credits will be transcripted as credits earned and will not be computed in the grade point average.
• The no pass credits will show on the transcript as credits attempted and will not be computed in the grade point average.

R (Course Repeated)
Assigned when you have repeated a course.  If you repeat a course, the college will count the grade received for your most recent attempt. All other attempts at the course where a grade of A, B, C, D, or F was given will be changed to a grade of “R” on your transcript.

W (Withdrawal)
A grade of W indicates that you followed the formal withdrawal procedure and withdrew from the course during the term. This grade is not used in computing GPA.

A W grade is not punitive. It simply indicates that you  withdrew from the course and therefore received no grade.

Enrollment Status

In addition to the above grades, other enrollment-status indicators may be entered on your grade report or transcript. These include AU (audit), CIP (course in progress), H (adult high school diploma variable-hour courses), and MSG (missing grade).

AU (Audit)
This is NOT a grade. It is an enrollment status and must be declared at the time of registration for the course. (See page 16 for more information.)

CIP (Course in Progress)
CIP is an enrollment status to be used when a course is scheduled to continue from one academic term into the next. The CIP is not a terminal grade but is, rather, a state of progress to be used until the ending date of the class. At the time a course is scheduled to conclude, the CIP status will be replaced by a grade.

H (Adult High School Diploma variable hour courses)
H will be used in the adult high school diploma system to indicate an Adult High School Diploma Variable-Hour course that the student has not finished in a particular term.

MSG (Missing Grade)
A grade designation of MSG, or a blank, indicates that the course grade is missing for some reason. Please contact your instructor to ensure that the grade was submitted to the Office of Enrollment Management.

Grade Appeal Process

The responsibility for assigning grades rests with the individual instructor, who uses his or her best judgment in accordance with what is deemed fair, given the requirements of the course and the work performed by the student.
 
If you believe that you have been awarded an inappropriate grade by an instructor, you may fill out a grade appeal form and submit it to the Office of Instruction. This will initiate the grade appeal process as outlined in the Student’s Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

Grade Point Average (GPA) Renewal Policy

Students who have previously attended BMCC and have earned poor grades often feel discouraged about trying again. In order to encourage these students, Blue Mountain Community College has established a GPA renewal policy.

If you have returned to BMCC after an absence of at least two years and have subsequently passed two academic quarters of work of at least 12 credit hours each quarter with a 2.00 GPA or better, you may petition the registrar to implement the GPA renewal policy. If the petition is accepted, grades for the term chosen, and for all prior terms, will be changed to no credit (NC). All courses previously taken will remain on the transcript, but the grade point average will be adjusted. A notation will appear on your transcript indicating that the GPA renewal policy was implemented. All courses included in the GPA renewal policy will still be counted as attempted for the purposes of federal financial aid eligibility.

This policy may be used only once. You must be enrolled in at least one credit hour at the time that the policy is implemented. Any courses taken at another college and transferred to BMCC are not subject to the provisions of this policy and are not included in this policy.

Final Examinations

Final examinations are given at the close of each term. You are required to take final examinations at the regularly scheduled time. Final examination schedules are available online or on the academic calendar found in this catalog. If circumstances warrant taking final examinations at another time, you must make prior arrangements with your instructor.

Academic Achievement Recognition

Blue Mountain Community College recognizes exceptional academic achievement of students at the end of each term and at graduation.

Honor Roll, Dean’s List, and President’s List
You may attain honor status each term by qualifying for the Honor Roll, the Dean’s List, or the President’s List. In all cases, you must have completed 12 or more BMCC credits during the term with grades of A, B, C, or D.

Only courses taken at BMCC count towards academic achievement. Only term GPAs, not cumulative GPAs, are counted for these recognitions.
Honor status includes:

• Honor Roll: term GPA of 3.00 to 3.39
• Dean’s List: term GPA of 3.40 to 3.84
• President’s List: term GPA of 3.85 or higher

Grades of P, NP, INC, and W do not count toward recognition of academic achievement.

Honors at Graduation
Students with exceptional academic qualifications may graduate from BMCC with honors or high honors designation. This designation appears on the graduate’s transcript and diploma an applies to all of BMCC’s degrees and certificates for academic, career, and technical programs. To qualify, you must have attended at least two terms and have earned at least 24 credit hours at BMCC. Honors designations are:
Honors: cumulative GPA of 3.40 to 3.84
High Honors: cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher

Only the courses used for graduation will be counted in the cumulative GPA calculation. The calculation is performed on all courses completed the term prior to your stated term of  graduation. 

Example 1:  If the anticipated term of graduation is spring term 2009, your GPA will be calculated at the end of winter term 2009.  If you meet one of the above referenced GPA requirements you qualify to walk in the spring commencement ceremony with an honors designation.

Example 2: If the anticipated term of graduation is summer term 2009, your spring-term 2009 grades would be used to calculate your GPA.  Since the commencement ceremony occurs before spring-term grades are posted, you would not qualify to walk in the 2009 commencement ceremony with an honors designation.

If you plan to complete your requirements no later than fall 2009, you may walk in the spring 2009 graduation, but will not qualify to walk with either honors designation.  If, however, you believe that you may qualify for honors designation by the end of summer 2009, you might consider walking in the 2010 commencement ceremony.

Academic Notification: Warning/Probation/Suspension

If you are seeking a degree or certificate, your transcripts will be reviewed at the end of each term to determine your academic success and persistence.  If you meet any of the following criteria, you will be placed on academic notification:

• Your term GPA falls below 2.00.
• Your cumulative GPA falls below 2.00.
• You do not successfully complete at least 50% of the credits you attempted during the term.

You will be notified in writing or by email by the student success advisor (SSA) if you are placed on academic warning, academic probation, level-two academic probation, or academic suspension.

ACADEMIC WARNING
Criteria: The first term your GPA falls below 2.00
Action: You will be referred to the SSA for guidance on academic resources and will be encouraged to enroll in HD100 or HD109. 

ACADEMIC PROBATION
Criteria: Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0, and/or you do not successfully complete at least 50% of attempted credits for the term. 
Action:  You will be required to receive assistance through one or more of the following actions:

1. enroll in HD100 or HD109,
2. Be assigned a tutor to assist you in subject areas in which you are deficient as indicated by a grade of D or lower, or
3. Attend other skill-building workshops as determined by the SSA. The SSA or the assistant director of admissions and advising has the authority to waive one or more of these requirements.

LEVEL 2 ACADEMIC PROBATION
Criteria: Your cumulative GPA is below 2.0 for the second consecutive term, and/or you do not successfully complete at least 50% of attempted credits for the second consecutive term. 
Action: You will be blocked from registering for classes until you have submitted an Academic Appeal form and have met with the SSA. You will be limited to taking no more than 10 credits during your next term of attendance unless you are able to provide documentation and or reasoning to support your request for full-time attendance.

ACADEMIC SUSPENSION
Criteria: You remain on level 2 probation for a second term or have a cumulative GPA of below 2.0 for three consecutive terms.
Action: The SSA will update your status in our system to academic suspension. While suspended, you may not register for classes or participate in student activities.  You have the right to appeal your academic suspension to the assistant director for admissions and advising or designated staff by completing the Academic Suspension Appeal form. In the event the assistant director for admissions and advising rules the suspension valid, you will have the right to appeal with the vice president of enrollment management. 

The assistant director for admissions and advising or his/her designee has discretionary power to work within these guidelines to bypass any step if warranted or to extend any step, as he/she deems appropriate. 

Consecutive term means back-to-back terms of attendance.  Examples:

• Spring 2008 and fall 2008  (based on non-attendance  summer 2008)
• Fall 2008 and winter 2009
• Fall 2008 and spring 2009 (based on non-attendance winter 2009)

Non-Traditional College Credit

The purpose of awarding credit for prior learning is to acknowledge and validate knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired by students through experience. With the exception of cooperative work experience (CWE) credits (see page 30), students receiving alternate credits are not eligible for state or federal aid for those credits.

The maximum credits that may be earned through a combination of credit by examination, advanced placement (AP), and military credit are no more than 25 percent of the credits needed for a certificate or degree.

Credit by Examination: To obtain credit for certain courses, you must be enrolled as a BMCC student taking at least one course for credit and satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination or series of examinations. You may not obtain credit by examination for a course at a lower level than one in which you have already demonstrated competency. Some courses are not eligible for this program. If you wish to obtain credit in this manner, you must pay a fee in addition to any other tuition and fees that you may have paid in that term. The Office of Instruction, at 541-278-5969, has all forms and makes all arrangements for credit by examination. Students are limited to 15 credits by examination.

Advanced Placement (AP) Test: You may earn credit for certain courses by taking tests administered by the Advanced Placement (AP) program sponsored by the College Board. Below is a list of approved AP courses, AP scores and advanced placement action. AP credits are reflected on BMCC’s transcripts with a grade of P.

To receive AP credit you must:

• Be enrolled at BMCC in at least one credit course
• Pay the fee (1/2 the regular tuition plus any fees that apply)
• Complete and return an advanced placement credit form to BMCC. 

Please contact the Registrar’s Office at 541-278-5759 or email getinfo@bluecc.edu for additional information.

Military Credit: Military credit will be evaluated according to American Council of Education guidelines. Typically, credit is considered only when it is equivalent to regular course offerings. Military credits are restricted to a maximum of 12 credits.

Transfer Credits

Transferring Credits to BMCC
If you wish to transfer credits to BMCC, you will need to complete a Transcript Evaluation Request form found on our Website, at the Service Center on the Pendleton campus, or at any BMCC location. To evaluate credit transfers, the college requires official transcripts from other colleges.

Transferring Credits from BMCC
Up to 120 lower division transfer credit hours earned at a community college may transfer and be accepted toward graduation requirements by colleges and universities of the Oregon University System (OUS): University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Eastern Oregon University, Western Oregon University, Southern Oregon University, and Oregon Institute of Technology.

Discuss transferability of courses with both your academic advisor and the school to which you wish to transfer in order to facilitate a smooth transition from BMCC.

Appeal of Graduation Requirements

If you would like to request a course substitution to meet program requirements, you first must discuss this request with your advisor. If the advisor considers the request appropriate, he/she will complete the necessary paperwork, obtain the approval and signature of the instructor of the requested course, and then obtain the approval and signature of the vice president for instruction. The Registrar’s Office will transcript the information, once approved,  and it will become a part of your permanent record.

Graduation

You are responsible for fulfilling the requirements for graduation and should work with your advisor to ensure that you complete the degree and/or certificate requirements.

As a candidate for graduation, you are encouraged to complete an Application for Graduation form at least two terms before the term in which you expect to complete your program requirements (refer to the academic calendar in the catalog for specific deadline dates). This allows your academic advisor to assist you in selecting coursework necessary to meet your graduation requirements. Completed applications and payment may be submitted to any BMCC location.

Upon the college’s receipt and processing of your completed graduation application form and applicable non-refundable fee, The Office of the Registrar will send you a graduation report (a list of courses still needed for graduation) and directions for viewing your completed degree audit. Your advisor will be notified by email that the degree audit has been completed.  Should there be any discrepancy, you and your advisor will be asked to notify the Office of the Registrar. A graduation file will be established for you at that time. Your degree audit becomes your official degree check-off for graduation purposes.

Degrees and certificates become official when recorded on your transcript, and diplomas will be mailed to you within two months after final grades have been posted and reviewed. Diplomas will be mailed to the address listed on your application for graduation.

If you do not graduate in the term identified on your Application for Graduation, the Office of the Registrar will identify your final graduation requirements and communicate them to you and your advisor in writing. Your graduation file will be retained with the active files for a period of one (1) year from your intended date of graduation.

If you have not graduated after one year, your application will be returned to your student file and you will be required to reapply for graduation.

If you graduate with more than one degree, a separate Application for Graduation form must be filed for each degree. If you receive all degrees within one term, you will only be required to pay one fee.

Additional Guidelines:
BMCC reviews and updates degree requirements annually. Please note that some of the requirements for graduation may change if your studies are interrupted by two or more years or if a course of study extends beyond five years. Depending upon the college certificate or degree, you may be asked to complete updated requirements.

The following table outlines which catalog you may use in determining degree requirements for graduation.

Suspended Programs of Study
If BMCC suspends your program of study and if you are eligible for “teach-out” assistance as determined by the college, BMCC will work with you to help you complete the program within three years. Methods and types of assistance will vary by individual circumstance and will be available only to eligible students. Following the three-year period, if you have not satisfied your degree requirements for that certificate/degree but still wish to obtain a certificate/degree, you must either apply your earned credits to a different BMCC program or transfer them to another institution. Contact the Office of the Registrar to determine eligibility.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fees are subject to BMCC Board of Education policy and may be changed at any time. Please refer to our Website, www.bluecc.edu,  or call the college at 541-278-5759 to obtain current rates.

Students are considered to be full-time when they are enrolled for 12 credit hours or more.

In-State Residents: For tuition purposes, Oregon residents and residents of California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, and Washington are charged at the in-state resident rate of $66.00 for each credit hour, beginning with the fall term of the 2008-09 academic year.

Out-of-State Residents:  The tuition rate for out-of-state students (other than the states listed above) is $198.00 for each credit hour, beginning with the fall term of the 2008-09 academic year. If out-of-state students obtain Oregon residency, they may be eligible to receive a tuition credit during the first term in which they are an Oregon resident, not to exceed fifty percent of the tuition that they paid the previous term. For more information contact the cashier in the Office of Enrollment Management.

International Students: The tuition rate for international students is $198.00 for each credit hour, beginning with the fall term of the 2008-09 academic year.

Senior Citizens: The tuition rate for a resident who is sixty-two years of age or older is fifty percent of the regular tuition rate for all credit classes. Course fees for non-credit classes will be at a flat rate of $25. All other fees associated with the course will apply. Normal registration procedures are required.

In all above categories, certain courses may require an instructional course fee in addition to tuition. Fees are listed in the Schedule of Classes where applicable.

In general, the fees applied are as follows:

• Adult High School Diploma and Credit Recovery Fee: $30 for each half-credit each term plus a $20 book fee.
• Agriculture Course Fee: $30 each term if any agriculture class is taken; limit of one fee per student each term.
• Art Class Fee: certain courses are assigned a fee of up to $30; fees are listed in the Schedule of Classes where applicable.
• Audit Course Fee: One-half of regular tuition and all associated fees.
• Credit by Exam Fee: One-half of regular tuition and all associated  fees.
• Deferred Payment Plan Fee: $20 (required minimum down payment of $100).
• Deferred Payment Plan Late Fee: $15.
• Dental Student Fee: $100 each term.
• Distance Education Course Fee: $85 for each distance education course.
• Dual Credit Fee: $10 for each credit transcripted.
• EMT Fee—Basic A & B: $160 each term.
• EMT Fee—Intermediate-Part A & B: $130 each term.
• Graduation Fee: $30 (includes diploma).
• ITV Course Fee: $25 per course for courses at the receiving locations.
• Late Add Fee: $100.00 for students adding a course after the add/drop date.
• Late Payment Fee: 3% of the unpaid balance with a minimum charge of $10 and a maximum charge of $75 per term. Fees assessed monthly until balance is paid in full.
• Music Class Fee: $15 piano or voice.
• Music Private Lesson Fee: $80.
• Nursing Student Fee: $200 each term.
• Official Transcript Fee: $5 for each transcript
• Physical Education Fee: $10 for each course.
• Prior Learning Credit: One-half of regular tuition and all associated fees (up to 12 credits).
• Replacement Diploma: $5
• Replacement Diploma cover: $10
• Replacement Diploma and diploma cover: $14
• Returned Check Fee: $35 for each occurrence.
• Science Laboratory Fee: $10 for each hour of laboratory per week.
• Security Fee: $3 each term for students taking 1 or more credits.
• Special Examination Fee: varies (charges are based on the nature of the examination).
• Special Program (ABE, GED, and/or ESL) Fee: $25 one time, each term.
• Student Access Fee: $15 each term for students taking 1 or more credit hours.
• Student Activity Fee: $1.50 for each credit hour.
• Tech Fee: $1 for each credit for credit classes; $1 per course for non-credit classes.
• Welding Fee: $125 lab fee.

Payment of the stipulated fees by full-time and part-time students registered for academic credit entitles them to all services maintained by the college for the benefit of students. These services include use of the college student union, computer laboratories, library, laboratory and course equipment, materials in connection with courses for which the students are registered, and admission to some events sponsored by the college. By college policy, there is no reduction in fees for students who do not intend to avail themselves of these services.

Paying Tuition

Tuition and fees are payable in full by cash, check, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) by the beginning of the sixth class day, or the equivalent  percentage of days of terms or classes of varying length. Students may also use financial aid funds or third-party agency funds to pay their tuition and fees if they are eligible for these funds. Payments can be made at any location, by mail, or through the Student WolfWeb.

Tuition Installment Plan: BMCC’s tuition installment payment plan is designed to assist students in paying their tuition and fees by setting a reasonable timetable and structure for payment. Students may sign up for this plan at any BMCC location, or through the BMCC Website. An agreement is not binding for the college until a representative of the business office has signed the completed form. Upon such signature, BMCC will return a copy of the signed document to the student. The plan will consist of a down payment of $100 plus a $20 processing fee. The balance of tuition and fees will be paid in two installments due at the fourth and eighth week of the term (or equivalent for terms of varying length). Interest penalties of $15 will be charged for each late payment.

Interest Penalties: Students who have not paid or made payment arrangements by the beginning of the sixth class day in fall, winter, and spring terms, or the equivalent day of terms or classes of varying length will be assessed late fees.   The fee is 3% of the balance due assessed monthly until the balance is paid. The minimum charge is $10, and the maximum charge is $75 per term.

Stop-Payment Fees For Financial Aid Refund Checks: If you are eligible for a financial aid refund check and it does not arrive at the address indicated on your student account after ten days from the date of issuance by the college, BMCC will re-issue the check without charge to you.  If you wish the college to re-issue the check before the 10-day period is over, BMCC will charge you a $35 stop-payment fee.

Tuition Refund Policy

Students who withdraw from courses and who have complied with regulations governing withdrawals are entitled to certain tuition refunds depending on the time of withdrawal. Tuition refunds are calculated as follows:

• First five class days or the equivalent day of terms for classes of varying length: 100 percent.
• After the first five class days or the equivalent day of terms for classes of varying length: 0 percent.
  

Federal and State Aid

Blue Mountain Community College’s Student Financial Assistance Office is located in Morrow Hall on the Pendleton campus and can be accessed through the Service Center. Please check the BMCC Website for hours of operation. You may contact the Student Financial Assistance Office by phone at 541-278-5759 or by email at finaid@bluecc.edu. The financial assistance staff is available to students to help in applying for and receiving the following sources of financial aid:

• Federal and state aid
• Certification of a veteran’s education benefits
• Student employment
• BMCC tuition scholarships (athletic, music, drama, and skills challenge)
• Miscellaneous outside scholarships
• Emergency loans (available on a very limited basis and as funding allows)

• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
• Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
• Federal Work Study
• Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL, Federal Stafford-Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
• Federal PLUS (Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students)
• Oregon Opportunity Grant

Other Financial Assistance

Foundation Scholarships
The Blue Mountain Community College Foundation offers scholarships to both full- and part-time students. Scholarship information and scholarship applications are posted on the college Website. Most full-time scholarships are awarded during spring term for the next academic year. Scholarships for part-time students may be available each term. An applicant must be enrolled before a scholarship can be awarded. Stipulations concerning financial need, credit hours, grade point average, and area of study may apply.

The BMCC Foundation posts information on its scholarships as well as information that it receives from local civic groups; fraternal organizations; and state, regional and national agencies. For further information, contact 541-278-5775.

High School Student Tuition Scholarship
BMCC has scholarships available to students graduating from each of the high schools located in our tri-county area. Applications are available in February at each of the ara high schools and have a March deadline. Students should contact their high school counselors for further information.

Emergency Loans 
BMCC’s emergency loan procedure is designed to assist students with direct educationally related costs (books and supplies) in the period between the start of classes and financial aid disbursement. A student may, in very rare instances, receive an emergency loan without the benefit of forthcoming financial aid. Applicants must demonstrate a need that is unanticipated in nature or is the result of an unanticipated expense. If a student is receiving financial aid, he or she must demonstrate a need that cannot be deferred until the day of financial aid disbursement. For assistance with this process, please contact a staff member at any BMCC location or by email finaid@bluecc.edu.

Book Vouchers
The book voucher program helps students whose financial aid award exceeds their tuition and fees to purchase texts and materials for classes during the period between the start of classes and the disbursement of financial aid. If you qualify, you may obtain book vouchers at the BMCC Service Center on the Pendleton campus, or you may work with the staff at the BMCC location where you are attending classes. The college will apply bookstore charges to your student account and will deduct the amount from your available financial aid. In no case may you incur charges beyond the amount in your account.

Student Employment
BMCC has a variety of positions open to students throughout the year. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance Office, at 541-278-5790 or finaid@bluecc.edu, for additional information, to view open positions, and apply for jobs. If you are hired as a student worker, you must attend a new student employee orientation session and complete all required paperwork before employment can begin. For information including the Student Employment Handbook, and a list of available positions, go to www.bluecc.edu.

Veterans' Educational Benefits

BMCC’s certifying official for veterans’ affairs is located in the Office of Student Financial Assistance Office in Morrow Hall on the Pendleton campus.

General Information about Applying:In order to receive Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits veterans must:

• Take the BMCC placement test to determine proper course placement before enrollment
• Be assigned an academic advisor
• Be pursuing a BMCC degree or certificate

• Copy of your DD-214
• BMCC enrollment certification information form
• BMCC veteran’s student rights and responsibilities form

• Copy of the Veteran’s Notice of Basic Eligibility (NOBE)
• BMCC enrollment certification information form
• BMCC veteran’s student rights and responsibilities form

• BMCC enrollment certification information form (to include the VA file number of the veteran)
• BMCC veteran’s student rights and responsibilities form