Enrollment Guide
Session Start Dates +
Session 1 Aug. 25 – Dec. 12
Session 2 Sept.15 – Dec. 12
Visit bc3.edu/credit-schedule to view available courses in each session.
Session 1 courses may be available in-person, online, as a hybrid or via iTV live-remote and/or iTV classroom. Session 2 courses are online.
Sessions that are shorter in length have the same requirements/expectations as a full-term course.
Tuition & Fees
Butler County Resident
$207
Other PA County Resident
* Subject to change. Final rates approved by the Board of Trustees by June 30, 2025. Additional fees may apply for lab courses.
Registration
Current Students April 7
Open Enrollment May 5
Log in 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!
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. +
Fall Semester 2025
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Log in to myBC3 at bc3.edu/mybc3 and access the Student Planning card. The card contains links to view your academic progress and plan your schedule for next semester.
You can find your assigned academic advisor on the Advisors card or under the My Advisor tab on the Student Planning page. Email your advisor to schedule a time to connect. Need help? Visit bc3. edu/advising
+ Planning & Advising
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.
Enrollment Guide
Payment +
Registration Date
On or before July 24
Payment Deadline
July 24 by 3 PM
July 25 or after Aug. 28 by 3 PM
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 & Scholarships +
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 the fall 2025 semester, you can file the 2025-2026 FAFSA using 2023 tax returns and W-2.
The BC3 Education Foundation awarded more than $225,000 last year in scholarships to BC3 students. Complete one application to be considered for over 155 scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year at bc3.edu/scholarships. The application opens April 15 and closes July 1
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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 for fall 2025 beginning Aug. 11.
Are you eligible for financial aid? You can take advantage of the BC3 Book Allowance program and use a portion of your financial aid refund early to buy textbooks between Aug. 12 and Sept. 12 for the fall 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 Sept. 22. Learn more at bc3.edu/book-allowance
Fall Semester 2025
EZ-Pay Payment Plan
BC3’s 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 completed online. Payments are automatically deducted from checking or credit card.
For more information about BC3’s EZ-Pay Payment Plan and how to enroll, visit bc3.edu/ezpay
Early Bird Plan
If you register on or before July 24:
Payment 1
Payment 2
Payment 3
Standard Plan
If you register July 25 or after:
Payment 1
of balance deducted Sept. 2
of balance deducted Oct. 1
of balance deducted Nov. 3
of balance deducted Oct. 1
Payment 2 50% of balance deducted Nov. 3
The standard plan has a $30 fee due at the time of enrollment in the plan.
Enrollment Guide
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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
Visit bc3.edu/virtual for a list of programs that are available fully online.
+ 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 Admissions and Records or visit bc3.edu/registration
Fall Semester 2025
Important Dates
Fall Semester / Session 1 Begins Aug. 25
All BC3 Locations Closed – No Classes Sept. 1
Session 2 Begins Sept. 15
Graduation Application Deadline for December 2025 Sept. 15
Professional Day – No Classes Oct. 7 Mid-Semester Oct. 14
Current Student Registration Begins for Spring 2026 Oct. 27
Open Enrollment Beings for Spring 2026 Nov. 10 All BC3 Locations Closed – No Classes Nov. 26-29
Refund Schedules
Last Day to Drop with 100% Refund Sept. 1 Sept. 21
Last Day to Drop Without a W Grade Sept. 1 Sept. 21
Last Day to Withdraw with 60% Refund Sept. 8 Sept. 28
Last Day to Withdraw with 10% Refund Sept. 15 Oct. 5
Last Day to Withdraw with W Grade Oct. 28 Nov. 7
Semester Ends Dec. 12 Dec. 12
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 completed online. You can even set up email and/or text alerts to receive notifications that money has been deposited in your account!
Soon-To-Be Grads
Are you planning to graduate at the end of the fall 2025 semester? Apply to graduate by Sept. 15
Log in to myBC3 at bc3.edu/mybc3 to apply online.
BC3 Locations
BC3 Main Campus 107 College Drive Butler, PA 16002 724-287-8711
BC3 @ Armstrong 1100 Fourth Avenue Ford City, PA 16226 724-902-7452
BC3 @ Brockway 1200 Wood Street Brockway, PA 15824 814-265-1810
BC3 @ Cranberry 250 Executive Drive Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 724-772-5520
BC3 @ Lawrence 2658 Ellwood Road New Castle, PA 16101 724-658-1938