NEW! CUNY’s New Student Cybersecurity Awareness Course

Learn how to protect yourself online by taking a 25-minute interactive Cybersecurity Awareness course.

AKADEMOS (VIRTUAL BOOKSTORE)

Akademos is the official textbook provider for CUNY Bronx Community College students.  You can buy and sell your textbooks online.

BCC EMAIL

BRONCO ID SELF-SERVICE ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

Your Bronco ID is used to access your BCC Email, ePortfolio, OSSES, Starfish, the BCC WiFi network while on campus and log into your office computer.  Claim your Bronco ID account, reset your password or change your password without having to contact the Technology Service Center (IT Service Desk).

BCC BRONCO CARD (BCC ID Card) 

Your Bronco Card is a multi-functional card you can use for almost any transaction you make while on campus.

BCC MOBILE APP

The app is available at the App Store and Google Play.

BLACKBOARD, CUNYFIRST, DEGREEWORKS, FACTS

To access these systems, you will use your CUNY Login credentials.

CUNYFIRST

As an employee or student of CUNY, you are assigned an EmplID.  Depending on your function and role at BCC, you are assigned certain security access to CUNYfirst.

CUNY LOGIN FAQ

DEVICE LOANERS 

Chromebooks, iPads and laptop loaners are available on a per semester basis

DROPBOX

CUNY is providing Dropbox and Dropbox Paper to all active CUNY faculty and staff.

COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF MICROSOFT OFFICE

Every CUNY student with a CUNY Office 365 mail account is entitled to a full copy of the Microsoft Office suite of applications

OSSES

OSSES holds a collection of components that streamline the day-to-day academic and administrative operations providing students with information and services ranging from semester progress reports to bill printing, skills placements, BCC email account claiming/resetting, and much more.

STARFISH
Starfish is an online platform that brings together students, faculty and advisors in order to support your academic success at BCC.

SPRING 2023 SEMESTER COMPUTER LABS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT USE 

QUICK TECHNICAL REFERENCE GUIDE FOR STUDENTS

VIRTUAL DESKTOP APPLICATIONS

Remotely Access Your Course Software Anytime! Anywhere!

ZOOM MEETINGS

CUNY has secured Zoom for Education licensing to allow faculty and staff to host or participate in online Zoom meetings by telephone, mobile device or computer.

As of December 27, 2022, the following Zoom security settings were enforced to prohibit unauthorized access:

• • A passcode will be required when setting up all Zoom meetings (scheduled, instant and personal) and webinars
  • All Zoom meeting and webinar attendees will be required to enter the passcode to access the meeting
  • The use of the Zoom waiting room to validate attendees will be enforced

These settings are global for the CUNY implementation of Zoom – neither you or the Zoom users will be able to override them.

Zoom Best Practices:

• Don’t use your personal meeting ID for meetings.
• Don’t post Zoom links on a public website or social media.
• Always schedule your meetings by logging into the CUNY Zoom website where you’ll have access to all the security features included with Zoom.
• Set up a meeting for each Zoom session for your class/meeting sessions.
• Do not re-use meeting IDs
• Do not use the “Start A Meeting” or “Instant Meeting” option. This option does not give you the opportunity to modify the meeting settings.

The following applications and services are most widely used by students across The City University of New York.

The following additional applications and services are offered to students across The City University of New York.

SPRING 2023 SEMESTER CLASSROOM/LAB TECH SUPPORT
For classroom/lab support needs, our team is ready to assist our faculty with the technical needs in classrooms, labs and HyFlex rooms.  Please contact us at the numbers below and a technical staff member will be sent to your location.  Please remember that the numbers listed below are reserved for classroom support only.  For any other technical questions or concerns, please contact the Technology Service Center (IT Service Desk) at the numbers listed above.

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday 8 am – 9 pm;
Friday 8 am – 5 pm;
Saturday 9am – 1pm
Phone:  718.289.5350/5351

BCC EMAIL

BRONCO ID SELF-SERVICE ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

Your Bronco ID is used to access your BCC Email, ePortfolio, OSSES, Starfish, the BCC WiFi network while on campus and log into your office computer.  Claim your Bronco ID account, reset your password or change your password without having to contact the Technology Service Center (IT Service Desk).

BCC BRONCO CARD (BCC ID Card) 

Your Bronco Card is a multi-functional card you can use for almost any transaction you make while on campus.

BCC MOBILE APP

The app is available at the App Store and Google Play.

BLACKBOARD, CUNYFIRST, DEGREEWORKS, FACTS

To access these systems, you will use your CUNY Login credentials.

CAMTASIA SOFTWARE

CUNY has secured Camtasia licensing to allow faculty to create, edit, and share instructional videos.

CUNYFIRST

As an employee or student of CUNY, you are assigned an EmplID.  Depending on your function and role at BCC, you are assigned certain security access to CUNYfirst.

CUNY LOGIN FAQ

DEVICE LOANERS 

Chromebooks, iPads and laptop loaners are available on a per semester basis

DROPBOX

CUNY is providing Dropbox and Dropbox Paper to all active CUNY faculty and staff.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 for EDUCATION 

The City University of New York is providing Microsoft Office 365 for Education to all active faculty and staff via the Microsoft Office in Education program.

OSSES

OSSES holds a collection of components that streamline the day-to-day academic and administrative operations providing students with information and services ranging from semester progress reports to bill printing, skills placements, BCC email account claiming/resetting, and much more.

SNAGIT
CUNY has secured Snagit licensing to allow faculty to create, edit and share screen captures and recordings.

SPRING 2023 SEMESTER COMPUTER LABS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT USE 

ZOOM MEETINGS

CUNY has secured Zoom for Education licensing to allow faculty and staff to host or participate in online Zoom meetings by telephone, mobile device or computer.

As of December 27, 2022, the following Zoom security settings were enforced to prohibit unauthorized access:

• • A passcode will be required when setting up all Zoom meetings (scheduled, instant and personal) and webinars
  • All Zoom meeting and webinar attendees will be required to enter the passcode to access the meeting
  • The use of the Zoom waiting room to validate attendees will be enforced

These settings are global for the CUNY implementation of Zoom – neither you or the Zoom users will be able to override them.

Zoom Best Practices:

• Don’t use your personal meeting ID for meetings.
• Don’t post Zoom links on a public website or social media.
• Always schedule your meetings by logging into the CUNY Zoom website where you’ll have access to all the security features included with Zoom.
• Set up a meeting for each Zoom session for your class/meeting sessions.
• Do not re-use meeting IDs
• Do not use the “Start A Meeting” or “Instant Meeting” option. This option does not give you the opportunity to modify the meeting settings.

The following applications and services are most widely used by Faculty across The City University of New York.

The following additional applications and services are offered to faculty across The City University of New York.

BCC EMAIL

BRONCO ID SELF-SERVICE ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

Your Bronco ID is used to access your BCC Email, ePortfolio, OSSES, Starfish, the BCC WiFi network while on campus and log into your office computer.  Claim your Bronco ID account, reset your password or change your password without having to contact the Technology Service Center (IT Service Desk).

BCC BRONCO CARD (BCC ID Card) 

Your Bronco Card is a multi-functional card you can use for almost any transaction you make while on campus.

BCC MOBILE APP

The app is available at the App Store and Google Play.

BLACKBOARD, CUNYFIRST, DEGREEWORKS, FACTS

To access these systems, you will use your CUNY Login credentials.

CUNYFIRST

As an employee or student of CUNY, you are assigned an EmplID.  Depending on your function and role at BCC, you are assigned certain security access to CUNYfirst.

CUNY LOGIN FAQ

DEVICE LOANERS 

Chromebooks, iPads and laptop loaners are available on a per semester basis

DROPBOX

CUNY is providing Dropbox and Dropbox Paper to all active CUNY faculty and staff.

MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 for EDUCATION 

The City University of New York is providing Microsoft Office 365 for Education to all active faculty and staff via the Microsoft Office in Education program.

OSSES

OSSES holds a collection of components that streamline the day-to-day academic and administrative operations providing students with information and services ranging from semester progress reports to bill printing, skills placements, BCC email account claiming/resetting, and much more.

FALL 2022 SEMESTER COMPUTER LABS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT USE 

QUICK TECHNICAL REFERENCE GUIDE FOR STUDENTS

ZOOM MEETINGS

CUNY has secured Zoom for Education licensing to allow faculty and staff to host or participate in online Zoom meetings by telephone, mobile device or computer.

As of December 27, 2022, the following Zoom security settings were enforced to prohibit unauthorized access:

• • A passcode will be required when setting up all Zoom meetings (scheduled, instant and personal) and webinars
  • All Zoom meeting and webinar attendees will be required to enter the passcode to access the meeting
  • The use of the Zoom waiting room to validate attendees will be enforced

These settings are global for the CUNY implementation of Zoom – neither you or the Zoom users will be able to override them.

Zoom Best Practices:

• Don’t use your personal meeting ID for meetings.
• Don’t post Zoom links on a public website or social media.
• Always schedule your meetings by logging into the CUNY Zoom website where you’ll have access to all the security features included with Zoom.
• Set up a meeting for each Zoom session for your class/meeting sessions.
• Do not re-use meeting IDs
• Do not use the “Start A Meeting” or “Instant Meeting” option. This option does not give you the opportunity to modify the meeting settings.

The following applications and services are most widely used by staff across The City University of New York.

The following additional applications and services are offered to staff across The City University of New York.

Resources for CO Staff only