It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.
--Lamentations 3:22-23
Academic Standing
Total Credits Attempted
(Including Transfer Credits)
Minimum Semester GPA
Required for Good Standing
1–29 1.75
30-61 1.90
62+ 2.00






Academic Warning

A student is placed on Academic Warning when he is not in good standing according to the criteria above. A student on Academic Warning is required to participate in the Learning Assistance Program, is limited to a maximum of 16 credit hours, and is required to submit biweekly grade reports to his advisor for each class in which he is enrolled. He is also required to meet with the Academic Dean at the beginning of the semester.

Academic Probation

A student who is not in good standing for two consecutive semesters is placed on Academic Probation. A student on Academic Probation must enroll in the Learning Assistance Program, is limited to 14 credit hours, and is required to submit to each guideline for Academic Warning and additional campus restrictions delineated in the NBBC Student Guide.

Academic Suspension

A student who fails to maintain good standing for three consecutive semesters will be placed on Academic Suspension and will not be allowed to return to the college for one full semester. The student will be placed on Academic Probation during the semester in which he returns. If he fails to return to good standing after having been suspended, he will be subject to academic dismissal by the Academic Committee. Academic work completed at any other institution during the period of Academic Suspension will not be accepted for transfer.