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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No, you do not need a Zoom license to participate in the online programs. Professors send the link to access a Zoom room for those course that use it.
Registered students can access Brightspace by logging in here (https://brightspace.cuny.edu/).
Yes, it is called Bronx CC CUNY- Student Online Readiness Course – Are You Ready.
Some professors use Zoom and some do not. Bronx Community College, as well as all CUNY campuses, uses Brightspace (starting Summer 2024) as a Learning Management System. Interaction as well as submission of exams and assessments are channeled through Brightspace. Additionally, each professor may use other platforms such as ePortfolios, Zoom, or others, which will be listed in the syllabus and in the course description so that you are aware of it before enrolling in the course.
Brightspace is the name of CUNY’s current LMS. Registered students can access Brightspace by logging in here (https://brightspace.cuny.edu/).
There are 8 modes of instruction, 3 of which may be used in Fully Online Programs:
- Online Asynchronous (OA)
- Online Synchronous (OS)
- Online Mixed (OM)
For definitions to all BCC Modes of Instruction visit: https://www.bcc.cuny.edu/academics/distance-learning/
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 |
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| 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 |
