Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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, Advising, ASAP, 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 Colston Hall, 513 email icon transparent 5710
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







Academics (3)

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Academics,

Admissions

Yes, we have two free GED programs.  The Future Now program for students 16-24, and the Adult Education program.

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Academics,

Admissions

Yes, you can study ESL through our Continuing Education programs – you can find their offerings here. You may also want to consider CLIP – the CUNY Language Immersion Program – if you are interested in that program, you must first complete the admissions process.

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ESL

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Admissions

We offer over 40 academic programs, you can find all our majors and academic programs here.

Admissions (23)

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Admissions,

Financial Aid

Yes, you can check on your CUNYfirst after you’ve been accepted. You should also monitor your email for any requests from financial aid. If you have completed your application for financial aid but nothing shows on your CUNYfirst, please be sure to contact financial aid directly to financialaid@bcc.cuny.edu. Only they can check the status of your financial aid applications. Be sure to provide your CUNYfirst ID# (EMPLID) in your email.

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Admissions

Yes, we can defer your acceptance for up to one year. Please note that you must contact us after the upcoming semester starts so that we can defer you application for the following semester (for example, contact us in September to defer your fall application to spring).

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Admissions

Yes! please click here for our walk-in hours. You can also schedule a campus tour by clicking here.

Categories:

Academics,

Admissions

Yes, we have two free GED programs.  The Future Now program for students 16-24, and the Adult Education program.

Categories:

Academics,

Admissions

Yes, you can study ESL through our Continuing Education programs – you can find their offerings here. You may also want to consider CLIP – the CUNY Language Immersion Program – if you are interested in that program, you must first complete the admissions process.

Tag:

ESL

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.

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ASAP,

Eligibility

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Admissions

The application can be completed online at cuny.edu/apply. You can submit documents to us via email at Admission@bcc.cuny.edu. To get a better idea as to what to submit and the steps, please click here.

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Admissions

You can create a CUNYfirst account by going to www.cuny.edu, hovering over login, clicking CUNYfirst, and then selecting New User. Follow the steps to create your account. You can also find more information on how to do this on the CUNY website to www.cuny.edu/apply and then selecting check application status

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Admissions

The application fee is paid to the City University of New York (CUNY) and they are the only ones that can provide fee waivers. If you have submitted the application already, write us an email to Admission@bcc.cuny.edu and we can provide some resources on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Category:

Admissions

The Admissions Office is located in in Loew Hall [LO], Room 224. Admissions can help walk you through the process to make sure you have submitted all necessary documents.nnPlease email Admission@bcc.cuny.edu if you have any questions about submitting any documentation or see our office hours here:Visit the Admissions Office.

Categories:

Admissions,

Bursar,

Registrar

Students can apply for in-state residency status by submitting a completed Residency Application Form along with the required documentation to the Registrar’s Office. The documentation must demonstrate that the student has lived in New York State for the required period. The Registrar’s Office will review the application and notify the student of their residency status. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

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Bursar,

Registrar

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Admissions

You must submit your completed non-degree application and your official transcripts to us via email. You can find the application and steps here.

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Admissions

You will complete the same application online at cuny.edu/apply and submit your admission documents directly to CUNY for assessment. Once your documents have been evaluated by CUNY (you will see this by checking your application status), you can contact us, and we will process your application. You can also wait for CUNY to completely process you and sends the admissions decision.

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Admissions

You will get an acceptance letter via email as well as via regular mail – you can also check your application status and admission by logging into your CUNYfirst account.

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Admissions

To start the F-1 visa process, please contact the Office of International Student Services via email at Internationalstudent@bcc.cuny.edu. Let them know you have been admitted and want to complete next steps for the visa.

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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.

Category:

Admissions

Please search the name of the country you graduated high school here, the results indicate the name of the high school diploma equivalent and therefore what you are required to submit as proof of to be eligible for admission.

Categories:

Admissions,

Bursar,

Registrar

To qualify for in-state tuition at Bronx Community College, students must have resided in New York State for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the semester. Additionally, they must provide documentation proving their residency. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

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Bursar,

Registrar

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Admissions

You must submit your completed non-degree application and your official transcripts to us via email. You can find the application and steps here.

Category:

Admissions

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.

Categories:

Admissions,

Bursar

  • Full-time NYC residents or NYS residents with a Certificate of Residency – approximately $2,400 per semester – full-time is 12 credits or more (about 4 classes)
  • Part-time NYC/NYS residents – $210 per credit plus student fees
  • Part-time/full-time non-residents (including international students) – $320 credits per credit plus student fees
  • Non-degree students (NYC/NYS residents with a Certificate of Residency) – $265 per credit plus student fees
  • Non-degree students that are non-residents – $420 per credit
  • You can find more information as to tuition rates here

 

Categories:

Academics,

Admissions

We offer over 40 academic programs, you can find all our majors and academic programs here.

Advising (2)

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.

Registrar (2)

Categories:

Admissions,

Bursar,

Registrar

Students can apply for in-state residency status by submitting a completed Residency Application Form along with the required documentation to the Registrar’s Office. The documentation must demonstrate that the student has lived in New York State for the required period. The Registrar’s Office will review the application and notify the student of their residency status. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

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Bursar,

Registrar

Categories:

Admissions,

Bursar,

Registrar

To qualify for in-state tuition at Bronx Community College, students must have resided in New York State for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the semester. Additionally, they must provide documentation proving their residency. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Tags:

Bursar,

Registrar

Financial Aid (1)

Categories:

Admissions,

Financial Aid

Yes, you can check on your CUNYfirst after you’ve been accepted. You should also monitor your email for any requests from financial aid. If you have completed your application for financial aid but nothing shows on your CUNYfirst, please be sure to contact financial aid directly to financialaid@bcc.cuny.edu. Only they can check the status of your financial aid applications. Be sure to provide your CUNYfirst ID# (EMPLID) in your email.

Bursar (3)

Categories:

Admissions,

Bursar,

Registrar

Students can apply for in-state residency status by submitting a completed Residency Application Form along with the required documentation to the Registrar’s Office. The documentation must demonstrate that the student has lived in New York State for the required period. The Registrar’s Office will review the application and notify the student of their residency status. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Tags:

Bursar,

Registrar

Categories:

Admissions,

Bursar,

Registrar

To qualify for in-state tuition at Bronx Community College, students must have resided in New York State for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the semester. Additionally, they must provide documentation proving their residency. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Tags:

Bursar,

Registrar

Categories:

Admissions,

Bursar

  • Full-time NYC residents or NYS residents with a Certificate of Residency – approximately $2,400 per semester – full-time is 12 credits or more (about 4 classes)
  • Part-time NYC/NYS residents – $210 per credit plus student fees
  • Part-time/full-time non-residents (including international students) – $320 credits per credit plus student fees
  • Non-degree students (NYC/NYS residents with a Certificate of Residency) – $265 per credit plus student fees
  • Non-degree students that are non-residents – $420 per credit
  • You can find more information as to tuition rates here

 

Academics (3)

Categories: Academics, Admissions

Yes, we have two free GED programs.  The Future Now program for students 16-24, and the Adult Education program.

Categories: Academics, Admissions

Yes, you can study ESL through our Continuing Education programs – you can find their offerings here. You may also want to consider CLIP – the CUNY Language Immersion Program – if you are interested in that program, you must first complete the admissions process.

Tag: ESL
Categories: Academics, Admissions

We offer over 40 academic programs, you can find all our majors and academic programs here.

Admissions (23)

Categories: Admissions, Financial Aid

Yes, you can check on your CUNYfirst after you’ve been accepted. You should also monitor your email for any requests from financial aid. If you have completed your application for financial aid but nothing shows on your CUNYfirst, please be sure to contact financial aid directly to financialaid@bcc.cuny.edu. Only they can check the status of your financial aid applications. Be sure to provide your CUNYfirst ID# (EMPLID) in your email.

Category: Admissions

Yes, we can defer your acceptance for up to one year. Please note that you must contact us after the upcoming semester starts so that we can defer you application for the following semester (for example, contact us in September to defer your fall application to spring).

Category: Admissions

Yes! please click here for our walk-in hours. You can also schedule a campus tour by clicking here.

Categories: Academics, Admissions

Yes, we have two free GED programs.  The Future Now program for students 16-24, and the Adult Education program.

Categories: Academics, Admissions

Yes, you can study ESL through our Continuing Education programs – you can find their offerings here. You may also want to consider CLIP – the CUNY Language Immersion Program – if you are interested in that program, you must first complete the admissions process.

Tag: ESL
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
Category: Admissions

The application can be completed online at cuny.edu/apply. You can submit documents to us via email at Admission@bcc.cuny.edu. To get a better idea as to what to submit and the steps, please click here.

Category: Admissions

You can create a CUNYfirst account by going to www.cuny.edu, hovering over login, clicking CUNYfirst, and then selecting New User. Follow the steps to create your account. You can also find more information on how to do this on the CUNY website to www.cuny.edu/apply and then selecting check application status

Category: Admissions

The application fee is paid to the City University of New York (CUNY) and they are the only ones that can provide fee waivers. If you have submitted the application already, write us an email to Admission@bcc.cuny.edu and we can provide some resources on a case-by-case basis.

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.

Category: Admissions

The Admissions Office is located in in Loew Hall [LO], Room 224. Admissions can help walk you through the process to make sure you have submitted all necessary documents.nnPlease email Admission@bcc.cuny.edu if you have any questions about submitting any documentation or see our office hours here:Visit the Admissions Office.

Categories: Admissions, Bursar, Registrar

Students can apply for in-state residency status by submitting a completed Residency Application Form along with the required documentation to the Registrar’s Office. The documentation must demonstrate that the student has lived in New York State for the required period. The Registrar’s Office will review the application and notify the student of their residency status. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Tags: Bursar, Registrar
Category: Admissions

You must submit your completed non-degree application and your official transcripts to us via email. You can find the application and steps here.

Category: Admissions

You will complete the same application online at cuny.edu/apply and submit your admission documents directly to CUNY for assessment. Once your documents have been evaluated by CUNY (you will see this by checking your application status), you can contact us, and we will process your application. You can also wait for CUNY to completely process you and sends the admissions decision.

Category: Admissions

You will get an acceptance letter via email as well as via regular mail – you can also check your application status and admission by logging into your CUNYfirst account.

Category: Admissions

To start the F-1 visa process, please contact the Office of International Student Services via email at Internationalstudent@bcc.cuny.edu. Let them know you have been admitted and want to complete next steps for the visa.

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.

Category: Admissions

Please search the name of the country you graduated high school here, the results indicate the name of the high school diploma equivalent and therefore what you are required to submit as proof of to be eligible for admission.

Categories: Admissions, Bursar, Registrar

To qualify for in-state tuition at Bronx Community College, students must have resided in New York State for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the semester. Additionally, they must provide documentation proving their residency. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Tags: Bursar, Registrar
Category: Admissions

You must submit your completed non-degree application and your official transcripts to us via email. You can find the application and steps here.

Category: Admissions

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.

Categories: Admissions, Bursar
  • Full-time NYC residents or NYS residents with a Certificate of Residency – approximately $2,400 per semester – full-time is 12 credits or more (about 4 classes)
  • Part-time NYC/NYS residents – $210 per credit plus student fees
  • Part-time/full-time non-residents (including international students) – $320 credits per credit plus student fees
  • Non-degree students (NYC/NYS residents with a Certificate of Residency) – $265 per credit plus student fees
  • Non-degree students that are non-residents – $420 per credit
  • You can find more information as to tuition rates here

 

Categories: Academics, Admissions

We offer over 40 academic programs, you can find all our majors and academic programs here.

Advising (2)

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.

Registrar (2)

Categories: Admissions, Bursar, Registrar

Students can apply for in-state residency status by submitting a completed Residency Application Form along with the required documentation to the Registrar’s Office. The documentation must demonstrate that the student has lived in New York State for the required period. The Registrar’s Office will review the application and notify the student of their residency status. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Tags: Bursar, Registrar
Categories: Admissions, Bursar, Registrar

To qualify for in-state tuition at Bronx Community College, students must have resided in New York State for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the semester. Additionally, they must provide documentation proving their residency. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Tags: Bursar, Registrar

Financial Aid (1)

Categories: Admissions, Financial Aid

Yes, you can check on your CUNYfirst after you’ve been accepted. You should also monitor your email for any requests from financial aid. If you have completed your application for financial aid but nothing shows on your CUNYfirst, please be sure to contact financial aid directly to financialaid@bcc.cuny.edu. Only they can check the status of your financial aid applications. Be sure to provide your CUNYfirst ID# (EMPLID) in your email.

Bursar (3)

Categories: Admissions, Bursar, Registrar

Students can apply for in-state residency status by submitting a completed Residency Application Form along with the required documentation to the Registrar’s Office. The documentation must demonstrate that the student has lived in New York State for the required period. The Registrar’s Office will review the application and notify the student of their residency status. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Tags: Bursar, Registrar
Categories: Admissions, Bursar, Registrar

To qualify for in-state tuition at Bronx Community College, students must have resided in New York State for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the start of the semester. Additionally, they must provide documentation proving their residency. For more information, please visit https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/registrar/residency/

Tags: Bursar, Registrar
Categories: Admissions, Bursar
  • Full-time NYC residents or NYS residents with a Certificate of Residency – approximately $2,400 per semester – full-time is 12 credits or more (about 4 classes)
  • Part-time NYC/NYS residents – $210 per credit plus student fees
  • Part-time/full-time non-residents (including international students) – $320 credits per credit plus student fees
  • Non-degree students (NYC/NYS residents with a Certificate of Residency) – $265 per credit plus student fees
  • Non-degree students that are non-residents – $420 per credit
  • You can find more information as to tuition rates here

 

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