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.
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Networking opportunities, also known as Information Sessions, and career fairs are available to all our online and in-person students as well as alumni.
Are there opportunities for networking and building professional connections as an online student?
Yes, there are opportunities for networking and building professional connections, but not all opportunities are virtual.
Yes, all online, in-person, and alumni students can access career-readiness counseling and utilize all our online resources as well.
Our new online job board, called Handshake, is currently in the process of being onboard and all students will be informed about it and how to access it via a Broadcast announcement. All online career resources, including Handshake, Focus 2 Careers, and Big Interview are accessible via a single sign-in process using the BCC email address and password.
Can I access the college’s career placement services after graduating from a fully online program?
All students who officially graduate from BCC’s in-person or online programs are entitled to receive career services from the Office of Career Development.
Currently, we do not have an alumni-based program, but will do so in the near future.
Yes, the Office of Career Development does have employer partnerships and industry connections.
Through 1-on-1 virtual appointments with their assigned career specialist, online and in-person students and alumni can receive the following services: career exploration; determining a major that meets the student’s interest; resume and/or cover letter writing, review, and edits; assistance with accessing online self-directed programs; career-ready preparations to qualify for paid internships and jobs in their fields of study.
All online and in-person students as well as alumni are offered the following career services: career exploration; determining a major that meets the student’s interest; resume and/or cover letter writing, review, and edits; assistance with accessing online self-directed programs; career-ready preparations to qualify for paid internships and jobs in their fields of study. All internship and job placement assistance are free of charge.
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 |