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
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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







Admissions (1)

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Admissions

Previously enrolled students who have been inactive for at least one semester can officially return to continue their educational pursuits by applying for readmission. For further questions, please contact readmit@bcc.cuny.edu

Note: If you have already earned your Associate’s Degree, you should either apply to begin a second degree or take courses as a non-degree student.

Online Degree Programs (ODP) - General (2)

Yes, the degree for an online degree or a on-campus degree is the same. There is no difference between an on-campus in person degree and an online degree, except for the course modality.

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Enrollment

Time of completion will depend on how many credits you take per semester. Online programs at BCC require sixty (60) credits and an overall grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0. Degree Maps outline progress per semester to complete a degree in two years. If you take fifteen (15) credits per semester as a full-time student, you will complete the degree in 2 years. Consult with your Academic Advisor to discuss the best option for you.

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Enrollment

ODP - Admissions (12)

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ODP - Admissions

There are no age restrictions for enrollment in BCC’s fully online programs.

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ODP - Admissions

Initially, yes, you can apply to multiple fully online programs simultaneously. However, taking more courses that you can handle is not advisable. Talk with your Academic Advisor and with the Program Director before enrolling in your courses.

Find contact information for your program at this link https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/online-degree-program/

Additionally, financial aid limitations may apply. Talk with a financial aid officer before enrolling in your courses.

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ODP - Admissions

Yes, students can defer/reactivate their admissions to a later term for BCC’s online programs. Please email us at Admission@bcc.cuny.edu so we can check if your application can be reactivated for the current semester. You should also check your email as we may have already sent you an email asking you to reactivate your application.

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ODP - Admissions

Yes, you can enroll in BCC’s fully online programs if you have a criminal record. We do not require that students disclose their conviction history.

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ODP - Admissions

You can take courses at different CUNY schools and BCC’s fully online program, however you can only be matriculated (have a major/degree program) at one CUNY school at a time. If you intend to take courses at other colleges, you may consider doing so on E-Permit or as a Non-degree student.

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Enrollment

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ODP - Admissions

International students may enroll in BCC’s fully online programs, but they will not be eligible for the F-1 student visa if they do so.

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ODP - Admissions

BCC’s fully online programs do not require standardized test scores (SAT/ACT), however online students may opt to submit these scores for proficiency evaluation, since students need to be fully proficient in English and math to be eligible to enroll in fully online programs.

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Enrollment

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ODP - Admissions

The length of time varies depending on whether you are a freshman (first-time in college), or transfer (attended college before), as well as depending on where you attended high school/college. Students with international documents will need more time as we have to wait for evaluation of the foreign credentials. Once you submit your application and required transcripts, please contact our admissions office at Admission@bcc.cuny.edu to get more information about the next steps to complete your admissions process.

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ODP - Admissions

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Enrollment

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ODP - Admissions

All online applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee to be considered for admission through the City University of New York (CUNY) application. The Freshman Application fee is $65. The Transfer Application fee is $70.

Category:

ODP - Admissions

There is no set deadline for admissions into BCC’s fully online programs, however, the earlier a student completes the admissions process and register, the more likely that all required courses will be available fully online, as online programming has a limited number of reserved seats.

ODP - Student Life (1)

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ODP - Student Life

All BCC online students have access to the mandatory New Student Orientation(NSO) program available on Blackboard. Please review this link for regular updates on regarding the online NSO. This is designed to familiarize you with our online learning environment and resources. Additionally, specific programs like the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP), College Discovery (CD), and the First Year Program (FYP) offer tailored onboarding activities. These can be completed through a Hyflex Modality, which allows for a flexible combination of in-person and online participation to suit your schedule. For those new to Blackboard, guidance is provided on how to navigate and access these resources effectively. We encourage all new students to engage with these orientation activities to ensure a smooth transition to our online programs. To review ongoing college activities, also check out the Bronco Experience Hub HERE.

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Enrollment

Admissions (1)

Category: Admissions

Previously enrolled students who have been inactive for at least one semester can officially return to continue their educational pursuits by applying for readmission. For further questions, please contact readmit@bcc.cuny.edu

Note: If you have already earned your Associate’s Degree, you should either apply to begin a second degree or take courses as a non-degree student.

Online Degree Programs (ODP) - General (2)

Yes, the degree for an online degree or a on-campus degree is the same. There is no difference between an on-campus in person degree and an online degree, except for the course modality.

Tag: Enrollment

Time of completion will depend on how many credits you take per semester. Online programs at BCC require sixty (60) credits and an overall grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0. Degree Maps outline progress per semester to complete a degree in two years. If you take fifteen (15) credits per semester as a full-time student, you will complete the degree in 2 years. Consult with your Academic Advisor to discuss the best option for you.

Tag: Enrollment

ODP - Admissions (12)

Category: ODP - Admissions

There are no age restrictions for enrollment in BCC’s fully online programs.

Category: ODP - Admissions

Initially, yes, you can apply to multiple fully online programs simultaneously. However, taking more courses that you can handle is not advisable. Talk with your Academic Advisor and with the Program Director before enrolling in your courses.

Find contact information for your program at this link https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/online-degree-program/

Additionally, financial aid limitations may apply. Talk with a financial aid officer before enrolling in your courses.

Category: ODP - Admissions

Yes, students can defer/reactivate their admissions to a later term for BCC’s online programs. Please email us at Admission@bcc.cuny.edu so we can check if your application can be reactivated for the current semester. You should also check your email as we may have already sent you an email asking you to reactivate your application.

Category: ODP - Admissions

Yes, you can enroll in BCC’s fully online programs if you have a criminal record. We do not require that students disclose their conviction history.

Category: ODP - Admissions

You can take courses at different CUNY schools and BCC’s fully online program, however you can only be matriculated (have a major/degree program) at one CUNY school at a time. If you intend to take courses at other colleges, you may consider doing so on E-Permit or as a Non-degree student.

Tag: Enrollment
Category: ODP - Admissions

International students may enroll in BCC’s fully online programs, but they will not be eligible for the F-1 student visa if they do so.

Category: ODP - Admissions

BCC’s fully online programs do not require standardized test scores (SAT/ACT), however online students may opt to submit these scores for proficiency evaluation, since students need to be fully proficient in English and math to be eligible to enroll in fully online programs.

Tag: Enrollment
Category: ODP - Admissions

The length of time varies depending on whether you are a freshman (first-time in college), or transfer (attended college before), as well as depending on where you attended high school/college. Students with international documents will need more time as we have to wait for evaluation of the foreign credentials. Once you submit your application and required transcripts, please contact our admissions office at Admission@bcc.cuny.edu to get more information about the next steps to complete your admissions process.

Category: ODP - Admissions
Tag: Enrollment
Category: ODP - Admissions

All online applicants are required to submit a non-refundable application fee to be considered for admission through the City University of New York (CUNY) application. The Freshman Application fee is $65. The Transfer Application fee is $70.

Category: ODP - Admissions

There is no set deadline for admissions into BCC’s fully online programs, however, the earlier a student completes the admissions process and register, the more likely that all required courses will be available fully online, as online programming has a limited number of reserved seats.

ODP - Student Life (1)

Category: ODP - Student Life

All BCC online students have access to the mandatory New Student Orientation(NSO) program available on Blackboard. Please review this link for regular updates on regarding the online NSO. This is designed to familiarize you with our online learning environment and resources. Additionally, specific programs like the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP), College Discovery (CD), and the First Year Program (FYP) offer tailored onboarding activities. These can be completed through a Hyflex Modality, which allows for a flexible combination of in-person and online participation to suit your schedule. For those new to Blackboard, guidance is provided on how to navigate and access these resources effectively. We encourage all new students to engage with these orientation activities to ensure a smooth transition to our online programs. To review ongoing college activities, also check out the Bronco Experience Hub HERE.

Tag: Enrollment

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