BBN/BBC Frequently Asked Questions

How do I join the BBN?
Students who meet BBN eligibility requirements will automatically be accepted into the network. Eligibility requirements can be found in the BBN brochure.

Are the GPA, SAT and ACT requirements flexible?
No, the requirements are not flexible.

What is required of me if I am in the BBN?
You must attend a mandatory BBN academic advising session (all freshmen students have mandatory advising anyway) and complete all of your business courses at USF.

If I’m in the BBN, do I have to live in the BBC?
The BBC is an optional program for BBN students...but you do have to be in the BBN to live in the BBC!

What if I change my major while living in the BBC?
We will never make a student move out of the BBC in the middle of the semester. If remaining on the floor is what is best for the student and the community, then the student may be allowed to finish the academic year on the floor.

Do I have to participate in the improvisation sessions?
Students do not have to participate, but participation is strongly encouraged so that students can enjoy the many benefits of improv. Current BBC residents tell us that they were terrified at the idea of participating in improv,  envisioning a show-type setting where each student would have to entertain an audience. The relieved students discovered that this is NOT the case. Improv is a very comfortable environment; there is not an audience, and almost all of the games played are group games, where everyone is playing together.  Students participating this year say that Improv is fun and they genuinely have a great time.

How is the BBC different from other living learning centers?
The BBC is designed to give students a headstart in the business world.  Students enjoy company tours, networking with members of the area business community and USF alumni, interacting with the College of Business Dean and faculty members outside of class, attending special events, participating in internship and career preparation sessions and using fun games to improve public speaking, communication, leadership, and on-the-spot thinking skills. BBC students also receive other academic benefits including academic advising and tutoring, on-site, in Maple Hall. All of these programs will provide students with a strong advantage when entering the business world.

How many students will be living in the BBC?
For the 2008-2009 academic year, the BBC will occupy three floors of Maple B Hall. Each floor houses 28 students, plus one Resident Assistant. Two floors will be for freshman students, and one floor will be for sophomore students.

What are the rooms like in Maple Hall?
Maple Hall’s suite-style rooms form a square around a large, shared common area which contains chairs, a couch, television, and table. There is also a shared kitchen on each floor. Maple Hall is one of the newer residence halls, boasting some of the nicest rooms on campus. View more information on Maple Hall

I want to live in the BBC!  What do I do next?
There are two forms to complete – the BBC Application and the USF Housing Contract.  Complete the BBC application first as it is your request to be placed in the BBC and is sent directly to the College of Business.
•  If you plan to live on campus only if you are in the BBC, then you should wait to hear that you are accepted to the BBC before you complete the Housing Contract. 
•  If you are planning to live on campus anyway, regardless of BBC selection, submit the forms together.  By submitting the Housing Contract, you are committing to live somewhere on campus.

When are applications due?
BBC applications are due May 31, but rooms will be filled on a first-come first-serve basis.  The earlier you apply, the better.

How do I apply for the sophomore BBC floor?
Students interested in the Sophomore BBC have an extra question on the BBC application; it’s the only difference in the process.  Placement in the sophomore floor will be based on availability and each student’s response to the question.