This document provides information to help new students prepare for the upcoming semester at Bergen Community College. It outlines important steps for students to complete like accessing their student portal, meeting with an advisor, taking placement tests, registering for classes, and obtaining student ID and parking permits. The document also lists various campus resources and events for students to get involved in campus life.

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New Student Information
2018 Fall
Welcome to Bergen Community College
Welcome new students! Bergen Community College is dedicated to your success, whether you're coming straight
from high school or returning after some time out of
the education environment.
Every important journey requires preparation. Your
adjustment during the first semester of college can
have a major impact on your college experience. In
general, students who are better prepared to start their
first semester of college have an advantage because
they have time to adjust to their new campus
community before classes even begin.
We encourage you to complete the enrollment steps as you
prepare to start classes. If you have any questions email
admissions@bergen.edu
We want you to be successful at BCC , right from the start. These
steps are helpful in your transition to college.
With approximately 15,000 students, BCC is a busy place!
We recommend meeting your advisor
approximately ​one month​ prior to the start of
classes allowing time to:
● Challenge the placement test if you need to
● Submit AP scores
● Submit College Transcripts
● Register for classes
● Finalize Financial Aid
● Open up a Tuition Payment Plan
● Familiarize yourself with the campus
Our campus is very busy as the semester approaches. So if you wait until the
end, please expect a crowded campus and potential delays.
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To access your portal account
Go to the BCC homepage at ​www.bergen.edu
Find my.bergen.edu at the top of the page
Be sure to open your ​Portal Account​. This gives you access to
your BCC email, Moodle & Student Accounts for ​Self Service​.
Log into your Portal & find the ​Self Service Menu.
Go to Web Advisor for Students & click on ​Self Service
Explore ​Self Service.​ Self-Service allows
students to access their financial & academic
records. You can plan your degree requirements
for multiple semesters, register for classes,
check grades, request transcripts, view & pay
your tuition bill, monitor financial aid & much
more.
For more information got to ​BCC Self Service Ellucian Go Mobile -
coming this summer
Understanding your degree requirements & planning courses
helps prepare for your graduation.
When are you ​graduating?​ Use to ​Self Service​ to figure that out and stay on track!
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Campus Resources: ​F​or additional resources visit: ​Student Support Services
Career Center
Room A118,
Pitkin
Your job search should not begin at graduation.
Career planning & preparation should occur
throughout your college career.
https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com
/major/majors/
Emergency
Notification System
The College emergency notification system sends
notifications via phone, text and/or email
regarding safety alerts & closings or cancellations
due to weather.
http://bergen.edu/current-students/s
tudent-consumer-information/emerge
ncy-notification-system/
BCC Help Desk
L Wing across from
Public Safety
The BCC Help Desk provides technology support on
campus, via phone or online
http://bergen.edu/faculty-staff/infor
mation-technology/help-desk/
Moodle
Online Learning
BCC uses Moodle as its online learning platform.
Moodle iprovides course content for online classes,
hybrid courses and many face to face classes.
http://bergen.edu/faculty-staff/citl/di
stance-learning-for-students/online-c
ourse-guide/
Health
Wellness &
Personal
Counseling
HS 100
The licensed staff Assist students in achieving their
health & wellness goals. Services are provided in
culturally sensitive, accessible & confidential
environmental .
https://bergen.edu/current-students/
student-services-departments/health-
wellness-and-personal-counseling/
Public Safety
L Wing
Room L154
Pitkin
Public Safety at BCC provides campus security and
other services to the campus community. Student
ID cards and parking decals are obtained from
Public Safety
http://bergen.edu/new-students/gett
ing-started-at-bergen/id-card-and-pa
rking-decals/
The Cerullo Learning
Assistance Center
CLAC
Academic Support the CLAC is made up of the
Tutoring Center, Math Walk-In, Writing Center,
English Language Center & the Tutoring Center at
the Meadowlands Campus.
https://bergen.edu/current-students/
student-support-services/online-stud
ent-services/tutoring-center-online-o
rientation/
Veteran
& Military Affairs
Center
L113
Pitki
Work with you to assess your military
experience in relation to your academic goals.
& learn about VA benefits, how to access
them, along with other programs & available
services
https://bergen.edu/new-students/
veterans-military-affairs-center/
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Find Out More About:
Academic Departments Find out about BCC Academic Areas
Bulldog Day ​Bulldog Day - New Student on campus Orientation
Center for Food Action Center for Food Action for students in need of emergency services & food
Degree Requirements
BCC College Catalog
Degree Requirements -
Financial Aid https://bergen.edu/current-students/student-support-services/financial-aid/
Health Professions
Information Sessions
Attend an Information Session to find out about the programs & how/when to apply
Honors Program Judith K. Winn School of Honors
Sidney Silverman Library Sidney Silverman Library
Registration Calendar https://bergen.edu/wp-content/uploads/FA18_REGCAL_040618_RevisedFinal.pdf
Student ID & Parking
Permits
Student ID & Parking Permit Information
Tuition Payment https://bergen.edu/current-students/student-support-services/bill-payment-bursar/tuition-and-fees-cu
rrent-and-previous-academic-years/
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Congratulations!​ You have made made the decision to
attend college. Now comes the logistics. How do you pay
for it? BCC is an affordable way to college and has a
number of options to help you figure out how to finance
your education. First, you should know how much college
will cost. ​Tuition and related fees are based on a lot of
things, including whether you are a resident of Bergen County, how many credits are you
taking, the type of courses you take, and other factors. Learn more about tuition & fees:
https://bergen.edu/current-students/student-support-services/bill-payment-bursar/tuition-and-fees-current-and-previ
ous-academic-years/
To figure out your bill before you register:
Tuition Worksheets
Specific Course Fees
Federal Work Study Program - on campus employment​ - find out about working on campus.
Find out about BCC Scholarships to help with tuition​ - BCC awards scholarships to students to help pay with
BCC tuition.
Tuition Payment Plans are available - find out more​ - instead of one tuition payment, find out how you can
divide your balance into monthly payments.
Full-Time and Part-Time Jobs: ​Bergen Community College’s Career Development Center has partnered
with College Central to provide students the opportunity to view open job listings and to apply quickly,
efficiently, and free of charge. If you are a student looking for a job, open an account in College Central.
https://www.collegecentral.com/bergencc/​ . ​For more information visit the Center for Student Success, A118.
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Campus Events to Watch for. There are a lot of great opportunities for BCC students. Read the​ Bergen
Daily​, check your ​ BCC email​ & watch for​ Social Medi​a postings about campus events.
Get involved on campus with
Student Government Find out about our BCC Athletics
Programs.
Even during your first semester you should be
exploring transfer opportunities. Look for
College Fair Information.
Explore our STEM Program
Look for information sessions
about International
opportunities
Want to get involved on campus- join a club.
During the first week of school the Office of
Student Life has Club Days - find out more!
Get involved and Join the
school newspaper
Find out about courses with
Service Learning Opportunities
Find out about Volunteer opportunities
Find out
About the Theater at Bergen
Find out about the Honors
Program
Honor Society of Two Year Colleges
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At BCC we prepare you to transfer to colleges
and universities in New Jersey and across the
nation.
You should start your transfer plan during your
first semester so that you understand the gpa
needed, course requirements & deadlines.
NJ Transfer ​(​nj transfer.org​) is the website which shows how
and where BCC programs will transfer to within the State
Public Schools.
NJ TRANSFER was developed as a joint initiative of the New
Jersey Commission on Higher Education and the New Jersey
Presidents' Council. Its many features will assist you in
learning:
● How the courses will satisfy four-year degree requirements
● Where you can transfer your courses/program in New Jersey, how to contact a New Jersey
college or university if you need information about admissions, transferring courses, or
transfer recruitment events
● Which professional fields are in high demand in the State, as well as other job opportunities
Transfer Central ​- BCC Four Year College Partners.
BCC has partnership agreements with many 4 year schools providing transfer opportunities for our
students upon graduation. Instant Admission Days, Scholarship opportunities, reduced tuition, and
the opportunity to work with representatives from these schools as early as your first semester. 4
year College Representatives are staffed at BCC to guide students through their BCC program and
be transfer ready worry free.
Transfer
Central
Room A126
Additional Transfer Information can be found here ​BCC Articulation Agreements​ .
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Be sure your admission package has been completed.
Submit AP scores, Previous College Transcripts, Immunization Records
Open your BCC College Portal
From the homepage ​www.bergen.edu​ go to my.bergen.edu
Read your EMAIL. WATCH for school announcements.
Access your Self Service Account.
Log into portal. Find Self Service Menu.
Go to WEB ADVISOR for STUDENTS & click.
Select Self Service.
Complete your FAFSA for financial aid.
Use the tuition worksheets to think about
how much your tuition will cost.
Monitor your financial aid account in
Self Service under
Complete your Placement Test.
Or submit your SAT/ACT scores
Or Prior College coursework or degree
https://bergen.edu/testing/forms/
Meet with an Advisor
To confirm your program of study. Review placement results and degree requirements
Plan first semester courses and begin creating an educational plan
Determine what your timeline is to graduate
Create your schedule and register for your classes.
Using the plan created with Advising select your courses (day/time)
Students are encouraged to ​register early​ to avoid being closed out of classes
Get your Student ID and Parking Permit from Public Safety
https://bergen.edu/current-students/student-services-departments/public-safety/motor-veh
icle-information/
Questions email advising at ​advising4U@bergen.edu
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