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• Advising & Registration • Session Start & End Dates • Course Formats • Tuition, Fees & Payment • Financial Aid & Scholarships • Textbooks & Book Allowance • Technology Access • Important Dates • Refund Schedule
Enrollment Guide + Session Start & End Dates Winter 2024
Summer 2024
December 11 - January 16
Spring 2024
Session 1: Session 2: Session 3:
Session 1: January 16 - May 6 Session 2: February 12 - May 6
Fast Track 1: May 13 - June 17 Fast Track 2: June 24 - July 29
May 13 - June 6 May 13 - July 31 June 10 - August 1
Sessions that are shorter in length may have the same requirements/expectations as a full term course. Fast Track courses run for 5 weeks and are available mostly online. Courses may have the same requirements/expectations as a full term course, but condensed to 5-weeks. Note: To qualify for financial aid for the spring semester, students must be enrolled for 10 consecutive weeks or more.
+ Advising Visit bc3.edu/mybc3 and login to your MyBC3 account. Select Start Student Planning on the Student Planning card to view your academic progress and make a plan for next semester. Once in Student Planning, you can find your academic advisor under the Advising tab. Email your advisor to schedule a time and method to connect. Need additional help? Visit bc3.edu/advising.
+ Registration Registration for current students begins on the following dates:
Winter Session & Spring 2024 Monday, October 30 Summer 2024 Monday, January 29 Login to MyBC3 at bc3.edu/mybc3 to view the schedule and register for classes. Register as soon as you can to get the classes you want! Winter Session courses are listed under the spring semester. Courses are marked with a “W” in the section name. Note: If you decide not to attend after you’ve registered, please drop your classes as soon as possible to avoid potential charges and to free seats for other students. BC3 reserves the right to cancel classes if enrollment does not meet appropriate levels and change the schedule as necessary.
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Winter, Spring & Summer 2024 + Course Formats In-Person
Instruction is delivered in-person at a specific BC3 location on scheduled days and times.
Online
Instruction is delivered only online and is accessible at any time.
Hybrid
Instruction is delivered online and includes at least four in-person or ITV live-remote classes on scheduled days and times.
ITV Live-Remote
Instruction is delivered through video- and/or web-conferencing technology on scheduled days and times.
ITV Classroom
Instruction is delivered simultaneously to separate BC3 locations through video- and/or webconferencing technology on scheduled days and times. Note: BC3 offers multiple instructional formats to allow students as much choice as possible. BC3 has attempted to provide variety, however not all courses are available in all formats.
+ MyBC3 Technology Orientation The MyBC3 Technology Orientation is required for all students enrolled in online, hybrid or ITV liveremote courses and is highly recommended for those taking in-person and ITV classroom courses. This self-paced, online orientation introduces you to the technology used to deliver instruction online and to support resources. After enrolling in a credit course, you will see the MyBC3 Technology Orientation appear in the “My Courses” area in Blackboard. Please be sure to complete the orientation before the first day of class.
+ Virtual Programs Students enrolled in Virtual Programs should register for course sections marked B60 or course sections marked with in the credit schedule on MyBC3 . If you applied to or are currently enrolled in one of these programs and would like to switch to the virtual format, contact BC3 Records and Registration or visit bc3.edu/registration.
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Enrollment Guide + Tuition & Fees Butler County Resident
Other PA County Resident
Classroom $187 per credit Online/Hybrid $212 per credit
Classroom $290 per credit Online/Hybrid $315 per credit
* Subject to change. Additional fees may apply for lab courses.
+ Payment If You Register:
Payment Deadline:
Winter Session October 30 - December 11
December 13 by 3 p.m.
Spring 2024 October 30 – December 13 December 14 – January 24
December 13 by 3 p.m. January 24 by 3 p.m.
Summer 2024 January 31 - May 2
May 2 by 3 p.m.
Visit bc3.edu/myBC3 and login to your MyBC3 account to complete one or more of the following before the payment deadline: • Pay tuition and fees in full. In your MyBC3 account, select Make Payment on the Tuition, Fees & Payment card. • Secure financial aid to cover tuition and fees in full. In your MyBC3 account, select View My Financial Aid Info on the Financial Aid card to view your status and awards or access applications such as the FAFSA. • Enroll in the EZ-Pay Payment Plan. In your MyBC3 account, select EZ-Pay Payment Plan on the Tuition, Fees & Payment card to enroll.
+ Financial Aid Apply for financial aid, including state and federal grants and loans, at bc3.edu/financial-aid. It all starts with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)! If you plan to enroll in spring 2024 or summer 2024, you can file the 2023-24 FAFSA using 2021 tax returns and W-2. The recommended filing date is November 15.
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Winter, Spring & Summer 2024 + EZ-Pay Payment Plan BC3 EZ-Pay Payment Plan gives students convenient and manageable payment options. Students must be registered for classes to enroll in a plan. Payment plan enrollment requires a checking account or credit card and must be done online. Payments automatically deducted from checking or credit card. For more information about BC3 EZ-Pay Payment Plan and how to enroll, visit bc3.edu/ezpay.
Spring 2024 Early Bird Plan
Enroll starting November 1 through December 22 and there is no fee. Payment Deadlines: • Payment 1: 30% of balance deducted February 1 • Payment 2: 35% of balance deducted on March 1 • Payment 3: 35% of balance deducted on April 3
Standard Plan
Enroll starting December 23. There is a $25 fee due at the time of enrollment. Payment Deadlines: • Payment 1: 50% of balance deducted on March 1 • Payment 2: 50% of balance deducted on April 3 No payment plans offered after January 22.
Summer 2024 Standard Plan
Enroll starting January 31. There is a $25 fee at the time of enrollment. Payment Deadlines: • Payment 1: 50% of balance deducted on June 3 • Payment 2: 50% of balance deducted on July 1 No payment plans offered after May 6.
+ EZ-Refund Program BC3’s EZ-Refund Program offers a way to receive tuition and/or financial aid refunds by direct deposit into your checking or savings account – or the credit or debit card you used for payment. Program enrollment requires a banking account and must be done online. You can even set up email and/or text alerts to receive notifications that money has been deposited in your account! For more information about BC3’s EZ-Refund Program and how to enroll, visit bc3.edu/ezrefund.
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Enrollment Guide + Textbooks & Book Allowance You can purchase or rent your textbooks at the BC3 Bookstore on main campus during business hours or online at bookstore.bc3.edu. You can purchase textbooks beginning on the following dates: Winter 2024 November 27, 2023 Spring 2024 January 3, 2024 Summer 2024 May 2, 2024 Are you eligible for financial aid? You can take advantage of the BC3 Book Allowance program and use a portion of your financial aid early to buy textbooks between January 3 and February 2 for the spring semester. The cost of your textbooks will be deducted from your upcoming financial aid refund. The balance of your refund will be available beginning the week of February 12.
+ Important Dates Spring 2024 Semester Begins - Session 1 Saturday Classes Begin Session 2 Begins Mid-Semester Academic Break – No Classes Current Student Registration Begins - Fall 2024 College Closed – No Classes Open Enrollment - Fall 2024 Final Exams Grading/Grading Conflicts Grades Due Commencement
Tuesday, January 16 Saturday, January 20 Monday, February 12 Friday, March 1 Monday, March 4 – Saturday, March 9 Monday, April 8 Friday, March 29 & Saturday, March 30 Monday, May 6 Tuesday, April 30 – Monday, May 6 Monday, May 6 Tuesday, May 7 Wednesday, May 15
Summer 2024 Current Student Registration Begins - Summer 2024 Open Enrollment - Summer 2024 Session 1, Session 2 & Fast Track 1 Begin College Closed – No Classes Session 3 Begins Fast Track 2 Begins
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Monday, January 29 Monday, February 12 Monday, May 13 Friday, May 24 – Monday, May 27 Monday, June 10 Monday, June 24
Winter, Spring & Summer 2024 + Refund Schedules Spring 2024 Session 1 Session 2 Semester Begins 1/16 2/12 Last Day to Add Classes 1/17 2/13 Last Day to Drop w/100% Refund 1/22 2/18 Last Day to Drop without a W Grade 1/22 2/18 Last Day to Withdraw w/60% Refund 1/29 2/25 Last Day to Withdraw w/10% Refund 2/5 3/3 Last Day to Withdraw with W Grade 3/25 4/1 Semester Ends 5/6 5/6 Note: Some classes in Education, General Studies, Mechanical Technology, Nursing, and Physical Therapy follow a different refund schedule. For the full refund schedule, visit bc3.edu/refund-schedule.
Summer 2024 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 Semester Begins 5/13 5/13 6/10 Last Day to Add Classes 5/13 5/14 6/11 Last Day to Drop w/100% Refund 5/13 5/19 6/12 Last Day to Drop without a W Grade 5/13 5/19 6/12 Last Day to Withdraw w/60% Refund 5/14 5/27 6/18 Last Day to Withdraw w/10% Refund 5/15 6/3 6/24 Last Day to Withdraw with W Grade 6/3 7/15 7/16 Semester Ends 6/6 7/31 8/1 Note: Fast Track 1, Fast Track 2, and some Online and Hybrid classes follow a different refund schedule. For the full refund schedule, visit bc3.edu/refund-schedule.
+ Soon-To-Be Grads Are you planning to graduate at the end of Spring 2024 or Summer 2024? Login to MyBC3 at bc3.edu/mybc3 and complete a graduation application. Graduation Application Deadlines: Spring 2024 February 15 Summer 2024 June 15 You must apply for graduation even if you do not plan on participating in a Commencement ceremony.
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