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 - Admissions (5)
Yes, you can transfer credits to many colleges and universities, as BCC is fully accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Yes, BCC will accept a maximum of 30 transfer credits from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) toward a 60-credit associate degree. These include BCC’s fully online associate degree programs.
Based on how many of your credits transfer in, your corresponding coursework to complete will be reduced. If you transfer in 30 credits, you will only have 30 remaining credits to complete within BCC’s fully online program.
Yes, BCC can only accept a maximum of 30 transfer credits.
Please complete the transfer application online and submit official college transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. After you are admitted, the Registrar’s office will review your credits and determine which credits will transfer prior to you meeting with an academic advisor to register for classes.
ODP - Advising (2)
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.
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/
ODP - Registrar (1)
Yes. BCC online programs have the same standards in terms of awarding transfer credit as we do for out in-person programs. See here for our BCC transfer credit policies.
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 - Admissions (5)
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Yes, you can transfer credits to many colleges and universities, as BCC is fully accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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Yes, BCC will accept a maximum of 30 transfer credits from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) toward a 60-credit associate degree. These include BCC’s fully online associate degree programs.
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Based on how many of your credits transfer in, your corresponding coursework to complete will be reduced. If you transfer in 30 credits, you will only have 30 remaining credits to complete within BCC’s fully online program.
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Yes, BCC can only accept a maximum of 30 transfer credits.
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Please complete the transfer application online and submit official college transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. After you are admitted, the Registrar’s office will review your credits and determine which credits will transfer prior to you meeting with an academic advisor to register for classes.
ODP - Advising (2)
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.
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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/
ODP - Registrar (1)
Category:
Yes. BCC online programs have the same standards in terms of awarding transfer credit as we do for out in-person programs. See here for our BCC transfer credit policies.
ODP - Admissions (5)
Yes, you can transfer credits to many colleges and universities, as BCC is fully accredited by The Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Yes, BCC will accept a maximum of 30 transfer credits from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent) toward a 60-credit associate degree. These include BCC’s fully online associate degree programs.
Based on how many of your credits transfer in, your corresponding coursework to complete will be reduced. If you transfer in 30 credits, you will only have 30 remaining credits to complete within BCC’s fully online program.
Yes, BCC can only accept a maximum of 30 transfer credits.
Please complete the transfer application online and submit official college transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. After you are admitted, the Registrar’s office will review your credits and determine which credits will transfer prior to you meeting with an academic advisor to register for classes.
ODP - Advising (2)
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.
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/
ODP - Registrar (1)
Yes. BCC online programs have the same standards in terms of awarding transfer credit as we do for out in-person programs. See here for our BCC transfer credit policies.
