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.
ODP - Advising (12)
There are no specific limits, however credits over 18 will need permission from the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Yes, you will be assigned an Academic Advisor who will assist and guide you with degree requirements, academic support, career, transfer and financial aid information.
There is no overall GPA required for transfers, however students must have earned a grade of “C” or above in order for courses to be accepted at BCC.
Same prerequisites as in-person.
Yes, all professors offer virtual office hours. We support our online students with online tutoring with our very own BCC tutors as well as Tutor.com, which is available 24/7. For BCC tutors, schedule your appointment through WCOnline. https://bcc.mywconline.net/
For access to Tutor.com, enter through Blackboard, under the Bronx CC Tutoring tab. Additionally, the Technology Service Center at Bronx Community College offers online technical support https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/campus-resources/information-technology-service-desk/
Yes, you can change your major to another fully online program or any other major offered at BCC. You should consult with your Academic Advisor to go over the degree requirements and credits. A change of major form needs to be submitted to the Registrar Office
10-12-23-revised-application-for-change-of-plansubplan-fillable.pdf (cuny.edu)
Yes, up to 50% of the required courses can be on campus.
BCC does offer some credit for prior learning opportunities. Please see here <https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/bcc-credit-for-prior-learning/> for more information. Note, though, that prior learning credit must typically be equivalent to a specific course at BCC in order to be considered for credit. This typically restricts prior learning credit. However, many students do transfer credit from prior colleges. See here for more information on transfer credit.
Yes, BCC’s fully online programs in Cybersecurity, Digital Design, and Education accept prior learning/work experience credit as outlined here – https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/bcc-credit-for-prior-learning/
If a student is enrolled fulltime, it typically takes two years to complete a degree. For certificate programs, completion time is typically one year.
If you are well organized, self-motivated and have high level of time management skills online learning nmaybe a good option for you. If you don’t mind setting your schedule for learning and extremely comfortable with ncompleting assignments as well collaborating with professor and classmate fully online learning will be suitablenfor you. As with anything you have to weigh the pros and cons.
Some courses or programs may require a final project. Talk with your Academic Advisor and with the Program Director to learn more about your program of interest. Find programs information at this link https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/online-degree-program/
For all degree programs you must complete all degree courses and have an overall grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0 (C average).
Helpful Resources
| Resources | Location | Phone Ext (718-289-****) |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Advising (General) | Nichols Hall, 407 |  |
5401 |
| Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) | Nichols Hall, 411 | |
3546 |
| Admissions | Loew Hall, 224 | |
5895 |
| Athletics | Alumni Gym | |
5338 |
| Books: New/Used/ Rental | Online | |
800-887-6459 |
| Bursar (pay for classes) | Colston Hall, Main level | |
5617/5618 |
| Career Development | Sage Hall, 201 | |
5177 |
| College Discovery | Loew Hall 400 | |
5882 |
| College Work Study | Colston Hall, 504 | |
5700 |
| Counseling and Resources for Emergency Support (C.A.R.E.S) | Loew Hall 419 or 430 | |
5179/5223 |
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| CUNY EDGE | Loew Hall, 106A | |
5849 |
| Disability Services | Loew Hall, 211 | |
5874 |
| Early Childcare Center | Children’s Center, 219 | |
5461/3512 |
| Financial Aid | Colston Hall, 504 | |
5700 |
| First Year Program | Nichols Hall, 105 | |
5120 |
| Food Pantry | Loew Hall, 419 | |
5179 |
| Health Services (Immunizations & Minor injury Treatment) | Loew Hall, 101 | |
5858 |
| Judicial Affairs (College Code of Conduct) | Loew Hall, 416 | |
5630 |
| Leadership Clubs & Organizations | Roscoe Brown Student Center, 309 | |
5194 |
| LGBTQI+ Resource Room | Roscoe Brown Student Center, 312 | |
5903 |
| Library & Computers | North Hall & Library | |
5439 |
| Male Empowerment Network | Roscoe Brown Student Center, 101-103 | |
5713 |
| Public Safety/ Emergencies | Loew 511 | |
5923 /5911 |
| Registrar (Verification of enrollment, | Colston Hall, 513 | |
5710 |
| E-permit, Residency and Transcripts) | |||
| Shuttle Bus | Departs from Meister every 20- 30 minutes | 5311 | |
| Student Success | Loew Hall, 201 | |
5278 |
| Technology Service Center | Roscoe Brown Student Center, 308 | |
5970 |
| Tutoring/Learning Commons | Meister Hall, SB 003 | |
929-314-3731 |
| Veteran and Military Resources | Loew Hall, 326 |  |
5447 |
| Womxn Up! | Roscoe Brown Student Center, 203B | |
5266 |
| Writing Center & Computer Lab | Sage Hall, 100 | |
5279 |
ODP - Advising (12)
Category:
There are no specific limits, however credits over 18 will need permission from the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Category:
Yes, you will be assigned an Academic Advisor who will assist and guide you with degree requirements, academic support, career, transfer and financial aid information.
Category:
There is no overall GPA required for transfers, however students must have earned a grade of “C” or above in order for courses to be accepted at BCC.
Category:
Same prerequisites as in-person.
Category:
Yes, all professors offer virtual office hours. We support our online students with online tutoring with our very own BCC tutors as well as Tutor.com, which is available 24/7. For BCC tutors, schedule your appointment through WCOnline. https://bcc.mywconline.net/
For access to Tutor.com, enter through Blackboard, under the Bronx CC Tutoring tab. Additionally, the Technology Service Center at Bronx Community College offers online technical support https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/campus-resources/information-technology-service-desk/
Category:
Yes, you can change your major to another fully online program or any other major offered at BCC. You should consult with your Academic Advisor to go over the degree requirements and credits. A change of major form needs to be submitted to the Registrar Office
10-12-23-revised-application-for-change-of-plansubplan-fillable.pdf (cuny.edu)
Can I take a combination of online and on-campus courses if enrolled in a BCC fully online program?
Category:
Yes, up to 50% of the required courses can be on campus.
Category:
BCC does offer some credit for prior learning opportunities. Please see here <https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/bcc-credit-for-prior-learning/> for more information. Note, though, that prior learning credit must typically be equivalent to a specific course at BCC in order to be considered for credit. This typically restricts prior learning credit. However, many students do transfer credit from prior colleges. See here for more information on transfer credit.
Yes, BCC’s fully online programs in Cybersecurity, Digital Design, and Education accept prior learning/work experience credit as outlined here – https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/bcc-credit-for-prior-learning/
Category:
If a student is enrolled fulltime, it typically takes two years to complete a degree. For certificate programs, completion time is typically one year.
Category:
If you are well organized, self-motivated and have high level of time management skills online learning nmaybe a good option for you. If you don’t mind setting your schedule for learning and extremely comfortable with ncompleting assignments as well collaborating with professor and classmate fully online learning will be suitablenfor you. As with anything you have to weigh the pros and cons.
Category:
Some courses or programs may require a final project. Talk with your Academic Advisor and with the Program Director to learn more about your program of interest. Find programs information at this link https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/online-degree-program/
Category:
For all degree programs you must complete all degree courses and have an overall grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0 (C average).
ODP - Advising (12)
There are no specific limits, however credits over 18 will need permission from the Dean of Academic Affairs.
Yes, you will be assigned an Academic Advisor who will assist and guide you with degree requirements, academic support, career, transfer and financial aid information.
There is no overall GPA required for transfers, however students must have earned a grade of “C” or above in order for courses to be accepted at BCC.
Same prerequisites as in-person.
Yes, all professors offer virtual office hours. We support our online students with online tutoring with our very own BCC tutors as well as Tutor.com, which is available 24/7. For BCC tutors, schedule your appointment through WCOnline. https://bcc.mywconline.net/
For access to Tutor.com, enter through Blackboard, under the Bronx CC Tutoring tab. Additionally, the Technology Service Center at Bronx Community College offers online technical support https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/campus-resources/information-technology-service-desk/
Yes, you can change your major to another fully online program or any other major offered at BCC. You should consult with your Academic Advisor to go over the degree requirements and credits. A change of major form needs to be submitted to the Registrar Office
10-12-23-revised-application-for-change-of-plansubplan-fillable.pdf (cuny.edu)
Yes, up to 50% of the required courses can be on campus.
BCC does offer some credit for prior learning opportunities. Please see here <https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/bcc-credit-for-prior-learning/> for more information. Note, though, that prior learning credit must typically be equivalent to a specific course at BCC in order to be considered for credit. This typically restricts prior learning credit. However, many students do transfer credit from prior colleges. See here for more information on transfer credit.
Yes, BCC’s fully online programs in Cybersecurity, Digital Design, and Education accept prior learning/work experience credit as outlined here – https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/bcc-credit-for-prior-learning/
If a student is enrolled fulltime, it typically takes two years to complete a degree. For certificate programs, completion time is typically one year.
If you are well organized, self-motivated and have high level of time management skills online learning nmaybe a good option for you. If you don’t mind setting your schedule for learning and extremely comfortable with ncompleting assignments as well collaborating with professor and classmate fully online learning will be suitablenfor you. As with anything you have to weigh the pros and cons.
Some courses or programs may require a final project. Talk with your Academic Advisor and with the Program Director to learn more about your program of interest. Find programs information at this link https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/online-degree-program/
For all degree programs you must complete all degree courses and have an overall grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0 (C average).
