Frequently Asked Questions 4

We have been closely monitoring the BCC app and have compiled students’ most commonly asked questions.  From Admissions, Registration, Financial Aid/Bursar’s Office, Advisement, Academics, Advisement, and Student Life to the most Helpful Resources, here’s what you need to know.

Helpful Resources

Resources Location Email Phone Ext
(718-289-****)
Academic Advising (General) Nichols Hall, 407 email icon transparent 5401
Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) Nichols Hall, 411 email icon transparent 3546
Admissions Loew Hall, 224 email icon transparent 5895
Athletics Alumni Gym email icon transparent 5338
Books: New/Used/ Rental Online email icon transparent 800-887-6459
Bursar (pay for classes) Colston Hall, Main level email icon transparent 5617/5618
Career Development Sage Hall, 201 email icon transparent 5177
College Discovery Loew Hall 400 email icon transparent 5882
College Work Study Colston Hall, 504 email icon transparent 5700
Counseling and Resources for Emergency Support (C.A.R.E.S) Loew Hall 419 or 430 email icon transparent 5179/5223
email icon transparent
CUNY EDGE Loew Hall, 106A email icon transparent 5849
Disability Services Loew Hall, 211 email icon transparent 5874
Early Childcare Center Children’s Center, 219 email icon transparent 5461/3512
Financial Aid Colston Hall, 504 email icon transparent 5700
First Year Program Nichols Hall, 105 email icon transparent 5120
Food Pantry Loew Hall, 419 email icon transparent 5179
Health Services (Immunizations & Minor injury Treatment) Loew Hall, 101 email icon transparent 5858
Judicial Affairs (College Code of Conduct) Loew Hall, 416 email icon transparent 5630
Leadership Clubs & Organizations Roscoe Brown Student Center, 309 email icon transparent 5194
LGBTQI+ Resource Room Roscoe Brown Student Center, 312 email icon transparent 5903
Library & Computers North Hall & Library email icon transparent 5439
Male Empowerment Network Roscoe Brown Student Center, 101-103 email icon transparent 5713
Public Safety/ Emergencies Loew 511 email icon transparent 5923 /5911
Registrar (Verification of enrollment, Colston Hall, 513 email icon transparent 5710
E-permit, Residency and Transcripts)
Shuttle Bus Departs from Meister every 20- 30 minutes 5311
Student Success Loew Hall, 201 email icon transparent 5278
Technology Service Center Roscoe Brown Student Center, 308 email icon transparent 5970
Tutoring/Learning Commons Meister Hall, SB 003 email icon transparent 929-314-3731
Veteran and Military Resources Loew Hall, 326 email icon transparent 5447
Womxn Up! Roscoe Brown Student Center, 203B email icon transparent 5266
Writing Center & Computer Lab Sage Hall, 100 email icon transparent 5279







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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.

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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.

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You can make an appointment with your advisor using Starfish.

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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.

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Eligibility

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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.

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Advising,

Registrar

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).

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

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

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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)

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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’.

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Advising,

Registrar

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).

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

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Advising,

Registrar

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).

Categories:

Advising,

Registrar

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

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

Categories:

Advising,

Registrar

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)

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Registrar

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Advising,

Registrar

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.

Categories:

Advising,

Registrar

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.

Categories:

Advising,

Registrar

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.

Categories:

Advising,

Registrar

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’.

Categories:

Advising,

Registrar

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).

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

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Admissions (2)

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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.

Tags: ASAP, Eligibility
Categories: Admissions, Advising

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.

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Category: Advising

You can make an appointment with your advisor using Starfish.

Tag: Advising
Categories: Admissions, Advising

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.

Tags: ASAP, Eligibility
Categories: Admissions, Advising

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.

Categories: Advising, Registrar

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).

Categories: Advising, Registrar

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

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

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)

Tag: Registrar
Categories: Advising, Registrar

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.

Category: Advising

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

Category: Advising

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.

Tag: Advising
Categories: Advising, Registrar

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.

Categories: Advising, Registrar

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.

Category: Advising

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

Tags: Advising, Holds
Categories: Advising, Registrar

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’.

Categories: Advising, Registrar

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).

Categories: Advising, Calendar

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

Tag: Advising

Registrar (8)

Categories: Advising, Registrar

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).

Categories: Advising, Registrar

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

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

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)

Tag: Registrar
Categories: Advising, Registrar

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.

Categories: Advising, Registrar

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.

Categories: Advising, Registrar

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.

Categories: Advising, Registrar

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’.

Categories: Advising, Registrar

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).

Calendar (1)

Categories: Advising, Calendar

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

Tag: Advising

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