Welcome, Visiting Students. Information provided for our Fall Term.

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Visiting Student Information
2018 Fall
Welcome to Bergen Community College!
Bergen Community College welcomes students from other
campuses during our all of of academic sessions, including our
summer ​sessions and ​winter ​sessions.
BCC defines visiting students as students who are matriculated at
another college or university enrolling in course work to transfer
back to their institutions.
See your advisor at your HOME Institution. ​Meet with an advisor
from your ​home school​ to find out what BCC course will meet your transfer requirement.
Make sure you find out if there are any ​grade requirements​ or ​fees​ involved in transferring
the credits back.
​Apply as a Visiting Student​ ​follow the guidelines listed on the web
page to apply as a visiting student at BCC. This will create an account so that you can
access our online tools like ​Portal, Web Advisor & Self Service.
Submit Prerequisite Waivers​ ​if applicable. ​Prerequisite waivers
include ​college transcripts ​that show successful completion of course requirements or
Permission​ from your home school (like a letter from your advisor or dean).
​Register for classes​ r​egistration can be done online through
self service or in person.​ Check out the available classes and be aware of the start &
deadlines
Pay your tuition bill​ to finalize your registration ​pay your tuition by the
deadlines.​ Failure to due so may result in classes being dropped

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​Be sure to open your Portal Account. This gives
you access to your BCC email, Moodle & Student
Accounts for ​Self Service​.
One​:​ ​To access portal go to the BCC homepage
at ​www.bergen.edu
Find my.bergen.edu . ​Enter your BCC username & ID
TWO​: On Portal find your BCC email, Bergen Links,
Class site for Moodle courses & Self Service Menu
Three:​ 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 register for classes,
check grades, view & pay your tuition bill, & more.
For more information got to ​BCC Self Service
Coming this summer : Ellucian Go Mobile
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Campus Resources
F​or additional resources visit: ​Student Support Services
Ellucian
Self Service
Self Service provides access to your Student
Accounts including Registration, Tuition payments,
unofficial transcripts.
Self Service Information
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/
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BCC is an affordable way to earn additional college credits
this summer.
First, you should know how much your classes
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. ​Tuition & Fees
Information
To figure out your bill before you register:
Tuition Worksheets
Specific Course Fees
Registration Information
WB Courses that end in WB are online classes (web-based)
LY Courses that end in LY are offered at our Meadowlands campus
P Paired courses
H Honors
HY Hybrid - meets face to face and online
SE Dual enrollment
N Non-native language speakers
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Computer Lab
C-318, Library
218, Meadowlands
Student ID may be required to use the labs
Library
Pitkin, 2nd floor
Meadowlands
Computer labs, study rooms, media sources, all
text books are on reserve.
Parking Permit
L154, Pitkin Paramus
Office of Public Safety.
Paid copy of tuition billis required.
Complete the:
Parking Decal Request Form
No charge for Parking decals.
Registration
A128, Pitkin Paramus
116, Meadowlands
To change address, update records, schedule
classes. Go to BCC One Stop A129, Pitkin.
Student ID Card
Office of Public Safety
L154, Pitkin, Paramus
Photo Student ID cards are required for any
student taking a class an & will be needed for
library use, computer labs & tutoring center
*Bring a photo ID to prove identify and a copy of
your paid bill indicating the term(s) you are
attending. ​ No charge for Student ID cards.
Tutoring Center
L125 Pitkin Paramus
L201 - Meadowlands
Student ID is required
Tutoring available for BCC course currently
enrolled in
Office of Public Safety
L154, Pitkin, Paramus
if you are having any problems on campus go to a
Public Safety Officer. Or visit the Public Safety
booth
Health Services Walk in confidential visits for students
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HS 100 Pitkin, Paramus
116, Meadowlands * limited Summer Services
first -aid & campus medical emergencies
If you have any questions about your transcripts, please go to the Registration Office. Pitkin A128,
Paramus. Transcript requests cannot be processed if you have a hold on your account.
Transcript Information from the Registration Office
Unofficial transcripts may be printed from your Self Service Student Account.
BCC transcripts are processed through the National Student Clearinghouse.
Transcript Request Directions
National Student Clearinghouse
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If you decide you want to stay here.
Contact the Office Of Admissions
To change your status & get started.
Office of Admissions & Recruitment
Pitkin Education Center, Room A-115
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, New Jersey 07652.
Tel: 201-447-7200
Fax: 201-447-8923
Email: admissions@bergen.edu
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