E-Permit Information and Instructions

Eligibility

• You must be a matriculated student currently enrolled at a CUNY college (your Home College).
• Undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00.
• You must have no outstanding holds on your record (bursar, library, advisement, etc.).
• Non-degree students at BCC are not eligible to take courses on permit.
• First-semester and transfer students are not eligible to take courses on permit during their first semester at BCC.

Apply for your e-permit before the deadline. E-permit forms submitted after the deadline will not be processed.

• Courses and grades taken on permit cannot be used to satisfy the “F” grade replacement policy. That course must be retaken at the same institution that issued the original “F.”
• Please allow 72 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) for your e-permit to be processed.
• Make sure a valid email address is included on your permit request.

Once Your Permit Is Approved

• Check your CUNYFirst Student Center for your registration appointment time at the Host College. Note that e-permit approval only grants permission to take a course at another CUNY college — it does not register you or guarantee you a seat. You must complete registration yourself, following the Host College’s normal procedures.
• You must register for the exact course approved on your permit. To take a different course, submit a new permit request.
• Completed courses will transfer back to your Home College, recorded with the grade and credit value assigned by the Host College (not your Home College), and will count toward your cumulative GPA. The approved permit will appear on your schedule as PERM, worth 1–8 credits.

Cancellations

• You may cancel your e-permit request at any time before registering at the Host College.
• If the Host College cancels the course before the semester starts, email epermit@bcc.cuny.edu to have the PERM course removed from your schedule — since this is a permission-based enrollment, you cannot drop it yourself.
• If you register for a course and later decide not to attend, you’re responsible for dropping it at both the Home and Host colleges and canceling the e-permit request. Notify your Home College before classes begin to avoid tuition liability or academic penalties. Cancellations follow CUNY’s refund policy dates as published in the academic calendar.
• Permit credits are recorded as transfer credits, since they’re earned outside of BCC. If you have other transfer credits, note that the combined transfer credit limit is 30 credits.

Financial Aid

You are responsible for ensuring your total credit load meets financial aid eligibility requirements. For course-related questions, meet with an academic advisor at your Home College. For financial aid questions, contact a financial aid counselor at your Home College.

Tuition

Tuition is charged and paid at your Home College, calculated based on Host College credits. Students receiving financial aid must apply through their Home College and meet its credit load requirements. Any material fees are paid directly to the Host College.

Questions? Contact epermit@bcc.cuny.edu.