International students should check our How to Apply page for detailed information on what documents may be required. International students applying for BCC should also note that only one online or distance learning class can count toward a full course of study for an F-1 student during each term or semester.

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

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.

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.

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.

Yes, you can pursue one of BCC’s fully online programs if English is not your first language, however you will need to first complete all required ESL coursework in-person. ESL courses are not available online and students must be fully proficient in English and math to enroll in BCC’s fully online program.

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.

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.

No, F1 international student’s are not eligible for BCC’s fully online programs. F1 students must be enrolled full-time and only one online or distance learning class can count toward a full course of study each semester.

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.

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.

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.

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.

No, BCC is not authorized for issue I-20 forms for student visas for international students participating in a fully program.

Yes, BCC can only accept a maximum of 30 transfer credits.

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.

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.

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.