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.
Admissions (2)
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.
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.
Advising (15)
You can make an appointment with your advisor using Starfish.
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.
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.
You would need to fill out the Application for Change of Major and then submit in-person or via email. Some change of major requests require departmental approval.nnTo obtain the Application for Change of Major, please visit: Forms & Resources – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu).
Consult with your advisor if you are considering dropping a class. Students may use Self-Service to drop classes from their schedule.
- Enter https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu in your browser’s address bar.
- Enter your Username and Password and click the Go icon.
- From the CUNYfirst Menu, select the Student Center link.
- Click the Course Planning and Enrollment link.
- Click the “Drop Classes” link.
- To drop a course, select the Trash Can icon next to the class that you want to drop.
- Click on “Get This Schedule” and then select “Do Actions”.
- If the class is successfully dropped, it will be stated in the “Result” field.
BCC uses DegreeWorks as an academic advising tool that identifies courses you have completed and courses you still need to take to complete your degree requirements. For a step-by-step guide, please visit: How to Register – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu)
After submitting the application for graduation via CUNYfirst, students may track the progress of their graduation application.
For more information, please visit: Graduation – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu).
Make sure to consult with your advisor regularly during your time at BCC. Your advisor will help ensure that you are on track for graduation.
ASAP students: call: 718.289.5166; email: asap@bcc.cuny.edunnCollege Discovery students: call: 718.289.5882; email: collegediscovery@bcc.cuny.edunnStudents not assigned to any special program: call: 718.289.5401; email: academic.advisement@bcc.cuny.edunnNewly enrolled freshman and transfer students: call 718.289.5120; email: FYP@bcc.cuny.edu
View the Academic Advising Planning Sheets. Logging on to DegreeWorks using your CUNYfirst credentials will also enable you to keep track of your progress toward your degree.
It allows for course-level, pass/no pass grading: An earned letter grade of A, B, C, D is recorded as a “P” and a failing F grade is recorded as an “NC” (no credit). With a P grade, you will earn credit for the course, but with no effect on your GPA. With an NC grade, you will not earn credit, but there is also no effect on your GPA.
If you have questions about a hold on your account, please contact your Academic Advisor.
Not all CUNY schools use ‘Plan’. Consult with an Academic Advisor if you do not have a pre-arranged plan set up by your college through DegreeWorks. However, you are still able to search and select courses manually in the “Select Courses” section and through your ‘Worksheet’.
Unfortunately, you will need to consider an alternative class to take.
Students should remove themselves from waitlists for classes they no longer wish to add to their schedule. The wait list feature will be turned off on the first day of classes, and after that point, the wait list will not be used to determine course enrollment priority. Students are responsible for monitoring class availability after the wait list feature is made inactive and request enrollment during late registration.
For more information, please visit: How to Register – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu).
Registrar (8)
You would need to fill out the Application for Change of Major and then submit in-person or via email. Some change of major requests require departmental approval.nnTo obtain the Application for Change of Major, please visit: Forms & Resources – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu).
Consult with your advisor if you are considering dropping a class. Students may use Self-Service to drop classes from their schedule.
- Enter https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu in your browser’s address bar.
- Enter your Username and Password and click the Go icon.
- From the CUNYfirst Menu, select the Student Center link.
- Click the Course Planning and Enrollment link.
- Click the “Drop Classes” link.
- To drop a course, select the Trash Can icon next to the class that you want to drop.
- Click on “Get This Schedule” and then select “Do Actions”.
- If the class is successfully dropped, it will be stated in the “Result” field.
BCC uses DegreeWorks as an academic advising tool that identifies courses you have completed and courses you still need to take to complete your degree requirements. For a step-by-step guide, please visit: How to Register – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu)
After submitting the application for graduation via CUNYfirst, students may track the progress of their graduation application.
For more information, please visit: Graduation – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu).
Make sure to consult with your advisor regularly during your time at BCC. Your advisor will help ensure that you are on track for graduation.
It allows for course-level, pass/no pass grading: An earned letter grade of A, B, C, D is recorded as a “P” and a failing F grade is recorded as an “NC” (no credit). With a P grade, you will earn credit for the course, but with no effect on your GPA. With an NC grade, you will not earn credit, but there is also no effect on your GPA.
Not all CUNY schools use ‘Plan’. Consult with an Academic Advisor if you do not have a pre-arranged plan set up by your college through DegreeWorks. However, you are still able to search and select courses manually in the “Select Courses” section and through your ‘Worksheet’.
Unfortunately, you will need to consider an alternative class to take.
Students should remove themselves from waitlists for classes they no longer wish to add to their schedule. The wait list feature will be turned off on the first day of classes, and after that point, the wait list will not be used to determine course enrollment priority. Students are responsible for monitoring class availability after the wait list feature is made inactive and request enrollment during late registration.
For more information, please visit: How to Register – Bronx Community College (cuny.edu).
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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 | |
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 | Colston Hall, 513 | 5710 | |
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 |