Q: How do I view my academic plan showing required classes

View the Academic Advising Planning Sheets . Logging on to DegreeWorks using your CUNYfirst credentials will also enable you to keep track of your progress toward your degree.

Question 1

Do I need an appointment to see my academic advisor?

Accepted Answer

You can make an appointment with your advisor using Starfish.

Question 2

How can I apply for ASAP?

Accepted Answer

There is no separate application for ASAP. If you are eligible for the ASAP program, you will receive a link to schedule an appointment with an ASAP advisor after you've been accepted to BCC. If you feel you qualify for ASAP but did not get an opportunity to schedule an appointment with them, let your academic advisor know and they will refer you to the program.

Question 3

How can I register for classes?

Accepted Answer

Incoming students will get an email with instructions to make an appointment with an academic advisor to register for courses. We may also call you to assist you with making the appointment. You will be able to make your appointment for in-person or virtual. See your accepted student webpage for step by step instructions.nnContinuing students need to contact their academic advisor and their program/major coordinator.

Question 4

How do I change my major?

Accepted Answer

You would need to fill out the Application for Change of Major and then submit in-person or via email. Some change of major requests require departmental approval.nnTo obtain the Application for Change of Major, please visit: Forms & Resources – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu).

Question 5

How do I drop a class?

Scott · Accepted Answer

Consult with your advisor if you are considering dropping a class. Students may use Self-Service to drop classes from their schedule.

Enter https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu in your browser's address bar.
Enter your Username and Password and click the Go icon.
From the CUNYfirst Menu, select the Student Center link.
Click the Course Planning and Enrollment link.
Click the "Drop Classes" link.
To drop a course, select the Trash Can icon next to the class that you want to drop.
Click on "Get This Schedule" and then select "Do Actions".
If the class is successfully dropped, it will be stated in the "Result" field.

Question 6

How do I enroll in a class?

Accepted Answer

BCC uses DegreeWorks as an academic advising tool that identifies courses you have completed and courses you still need to take to complete your degree requirements. For a step-by-step guide, please visit: How to Register – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu)

Question 7

How do I know if I am graduating?

Scott · Accepted Answer

After submitting the application for graduation via CUNYfirst, students may track the progress of their graduation application. For more information, please visit: Graduation – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu). Make sure to consult with your advisor regularly during your time at BCC. Your advisor will help ensure that you are on track for graduation.

Question 8

How do I know who my academic advisor is?

Accepted Answer

ASAP students: call: 718.289.5166; email: asap@bcc.cuny.edunnCollege Discovery students: call: 718.289.5882; email: collegediscovery@bcc.cuny.edunnStudents not assigned to any special program: call: 718.289.5401; email: academic.advisement@bcc.cuny.edunnNewly enrolled freshman and transfer students: call 718.289.5120; email: FYP@bcc.cuny.edu

Question 9

How do I view my academic plan showing required classes

Accepted Answer

View the Academic Advising Planning Sheets. Logging on to DegreeWorks using your CUNYfirst credentials will also enable you to keep track of your progress toward your degree.

Question 10

How does the Pass/ No Pass work?

Accepted Answer

It allows for course-level, pass/no pass grading: An earned letter grade of A, B, C, D is recorded as a “P” and a failing F grade is recorded as an “NC” (no credit). With a P grade, you will earn credit for the course, but with no effect on your GPA. With an NC grade, you will not earn credit, but there is also no effect on your GPA.

Question 11

Is there a limit to what you can put in your ScheduleBuilder shopping cart?

Accepted Answer

There is no limit to courses that can be added to the shopping cart. However, be mindful of your credit limitations when registering for classes.

Question 12

What do I do if I have an Academic Advising Hold?

Accepted Answer

If you have questions about a hold on your account, please contact your Academic Advisor.

Question 13

What if I do not have a set plan in DegreeWorks?

Accepted Answer

Not all CUNY schools use ‘Plan’. Consult with an Academic Advisor if you do not have a pre-arranged plan set up by your college through DegreeWorks. However, you are still able to search and select courses manually in the “Select Courses” section and through your ‘Worksheet’.

Question 14

What if you are on a waitlist for a class and the semester is about to start?

Scott · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, you will need to consider an alternative class to take. Students should remove themselves from waitlists for classes they no longer wish to add to their schedule. The wait list feature will be turned off on the first day of classes, and after that point, the wait list will not be used to determine course enrollment priority. Students are responsible for monitoring class availability after the wait list feature is made inactive and request enrollment during late registration. For more information, please visit: How to Register – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu).

Question 15

When is it too late to drop a class?

Accepted Answer

Make sure to consult with your advisor if you are considering dropping a class.

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