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Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE)
Academic Advising & Success Coaching
Alumni Association
Career Services
Graduation Application
Graduation Honors
Transferring from BC3
Tutoring Services
Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE)
The Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE), located on the lower level of the Student Success Center, is responsible for providing supports that serve BC3 students from pre-enrollment through graduation. The ACE is home to functions including: academic advising, access and disability resources, career services, placement testing, retention, student success coaching, transfer services, and tutoring; and is a resource center for students experiencing personal or academic difficulties. The Dean of Students Office, responsible for the resolution of student conduct and crisis issues, is also located here.
Academic Advising & Success Coaching
Academic advisors provide guidance to all students by:
- supporting the exploration of academic and career goals.
- helping students understand and navigate program requirements and college policies.
- supporting students in developing and realizing academic, career, and transfer plans.
New students are advised by professional academic advisors for the purpose of placement and creation of their first semester schedule. The college’s team of professional advisors also supports students who are considering a change in major, who are experiencing academic difficulties, or who are close to graduation and wish to verify completion of program requirements.
Current students are assigned to departmental faculty advisors or professional academic advisors who can assess academic progress and recommend further course selections.
All students should plan to connect with their academic advisor each semester to ensure they are on track to reach their academic and career goals. Students whose academic program or standing requires advising should plan to meet with their advisor prior to course registration each semester.
Student Success Coaches introduce students to resources and assist them in identifying and using their strengths to face challenges. This helps them explore strategies for creating a foundation for success in college. Coaches are available to work with every student but intentionally work with those in developmental and preparatory courses, and with students connected to the Office of Access & Disability Resources. Success coaching is not academic advising or personal counseling.
Personal Counseling - Academic advisors are available to support students dealing with academic and personal problems that may be interfering with their time at BC3. However, BC3 does not provide ongoing personal counseling services, and students will be referred to outside agencies if their needs extend beyond the resources of the department. BC3 has partnered with Glade Run Lutheran Services to provide in-person outpatient counseling at BC3 Main Campus and telehealth options are available.
Professional advising and coaching staff are located in the Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) in the lower-level of the Student Success Center and at each BC3 off-campus site location.
Alumni Association
The Butler County Community College Alumni Association was created in 1997 to enhance the relationship between the College, former students, and the community. The goals of the Alumni Association are to recognize alumni accomplishments, provide recreational opportunities for alumni and their families, and to support the mission of the College. Membership is open to all individuals who have attended BC3 and to anyone interested in supporting the mission of the Alumni Association and the College. Membership benefits include membership eligibility in the Butler Armco Employees Credit Union, discounts on Succop Theater events and the BC3 Bookstore, free admission to athletic events, and special offers to alumni events. For information, contact the Alumni Association at 724-287-8711, ext. 8175, or visit bc3.edu/alumni.
Career Services
Career Services, located in the Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) in the lower level of the Student Success Center, is designed to provide career counseling and planning, resume and cover letter review, portfolio development, job search assistance, and interviewing skills to students and alumni. Students and alumni may post their resumes and search for jobs at collegecentral.com/bc3.
Job Search Assistance - Employment opportunities reported to the college are posted on collegecentral.com/bc3. Positions for full-time, part-time, and summer employment are available. Students and alumni may utilize the Resume Service by placing their resumes on file for employers to access.
Cooperative Education - Cooperative education (co-op) is an academic experience designed to give students real world work experience before graduation by integrating classroom study with planned, supervised work experience in which the student is a regular, paid employee. Students with a practicum or internship in their major may have the option of working in a co-op as an alternative.
The co-op experience:
- earns academic credit
- increases marketability upon graduation
- provides financial support
- applies classroom theory in a practical setting
To be eligible for a co-op assignment, students must have a minimum of 12-credits completed with a 3.00 GPA in their major and a total of 20-credits with a minimum GPA of 2.75 overall. Students must be approved by the faculty and co-op coordinator, complete the required paperwork, attend co-op seminars, and identify and describe co-op regulations.
Students interested in applying for a co-op position should obtain an application from the Career Services Office.
Graduation Application
1. All students must apply for graduation before the deadlines of February 15 for May graduation, June 15 for August graduation, and September 15 for December graduation.
2. Students must complete an application for graduation available on their myBC3. A non-refundable $40 graduation fee is assessed after the application is submitted for each certificate or degree. Applications received after the posted deadline will be assessed a $25 late fee.
3. All graduates are invited to participate in the annual commencement ceremony. Potential summer graduates may also participate if they have a minimum of 2.0 grade point average and are preregistered in the summer term for the remaining credits needed to complete the degree.
4. Students must re-apply for graduation if they do not fulfill degree requirements the first time of application.
5. If applying for graduation after leaving the College for one academic year or longer, the student must request the graduation application from the Records and Registration Office. The student must fulfill degree requirements in the current academic catalog.
Graduation Honors
Students may attain graduation honors by earning the following Grade Point Averages:
- Summa Cum Laude - 3.75-4.0
- Magna Cum Laude - 3.5-3.74
- Cum Laude - 3.25-3.49
Transferring from BC3
Butler County Community College (BC3) credits are recognized by public, private, state-related, and online colleges and universities. Students who are interested in transferring should begin to work closely with an academic advisor during their first semester. The Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees are specifically designed to prepare students for transfer to a obtain a bachelor’s degree. The final decision to accept transfer credits rests with the institution to which the student plans to transfer.
BC3 has several active transfer agreements with other colleges and universities. All current transfer agreements can be found on the Transfer Services webpage.
Tutoring Services
Tutoring is a free resource for students enrolled in BC3 credit courses. Students who are interested in receiving free tutoring must apply for tutoring services. Tutoring applications are available in the Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE) located in the Student Success Center on BC3 Main Campus, or at any BC3 off-campus location. An online tutoring application can also be submitted through a link on the BC3 website at bc3.edu/tutoring.
Although students can apply for tutoring at any time, they are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible to maximize its use throughout the semester. Tutoring ranges from group sessions to one-on-one meetings. The service is available in-person and virtually, depending on the tutor’s availability. Tutoring is offered for many credit courses; however, it is not guaranteed.
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