Student Enrollment Guide: Winter Session 2025-26 | Spring Semester 2026 | Summer Session 2026

Student Enrollment Guide Winter Session 2025-26 | Spring Semester 2026 Summer Session 2026

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Courses, Sections and Formats Registration Start Dates Planning and Advising myBC3 Technology Orientation Tuition and Fees Financial Aid and Scholarships Billing and Payment Deadlines BC3 EZ-Pay Payment Plans Refund Schedules Buying Textbooks Important Dates myBC3 and Tech Support BC3 Alerts Parking Information

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Student Enrollment Guide Winter Session 2025-26 | Spring Semester 2026 | Summer Session 2026

Courses and Sections BC3 offers multiple course sessions each semester. View the start and end dates below and access the full course schedule at bc3.edu/credit-schedule to search by subject, location, and other filters.

Winter Session 2025-26

Summer Session 2026

• Dec. 15-Jan. 20

• Session 1: May 18-June 11 • Session 2: May 18-Aug. 4

Spring Semester 2026

• Session 3: June 15-Aug. 4

• Session 1: Jan. 20-May 11

• Fast Track 1: May 18-June 22

• Session 2: Feb. 9-May 11

• Fast Track 2: June 29-Aug. 3

Course Formats In-Person

Instruction is delivered in-person at a BC3 location on scheduled days and times.

Online

Instruction is delivered fully online and is accessible at any time.

Hybrid

Instruction is delivered online with 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 web-conferencing technology on scheduled days and times.

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Virtual Program Course

myBC3 Tech Orientation Required

Course with Additional Fees

Student Enrolled in Virtual Programs Register for course sections marked B60 or course sections marked with schedule on myBC3.

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Registration Start Dates

Current BC3 students get early registration access, followed by open enrollment. Check the chart below to see your registration date and plan ahead.

Winter Session Spring Summer 2025-26 Semester 2026 Session 2026 Current Students Oct. 27

Oct. 27

Jan. 26

Open Enrollment

Nov. 10

Feb. 9

Nov. 10

Planning and Advising

Stay on track toward your goals. View your academic progress and plan your schedule for next semester. Visit bc3.edu/advising for more.

Newly Admitted Students

You’ll begin advising through the Orientation tab in myAdmissions.

Current Students

Your assigned advisor is listed on your Advisor card in myBC3.

Student Enrollment Guide Winter Session 2025-26 | Spring Semester 2026 | Summer Session 2026

myBC3 Technology Orientation

This free, self-paced course is required for students enrolled in online, hybrid, or iTV courses and recommended for students taking in-person and iTV live-remote courses.

Visit bc3.edu/tech-orientation for more.

What You’ll Learn

• How to use Blackboard Ultra, Respondus, and other online learning tools • Where to find student resources and academic support • Tips for staying organized and connected in your classes

Time commitment: 2 hours | Format: Online

Tuition and Fees Tuition is based on where you live and how you take your classes. Visit bc3.edu/tuition for more.

Residency

In-Person Format

Online | Hybrid | ITV Format

Butler County Resident

$140 tuition + $67 fee = $207/credit

$207 + $25 tech fee = $232/credit

Other Pennsylvania Residents

$243 tuition + $67 fee = $310/credit

$310 + $25 tech fee = $335/credit

Final rates for the 2025-26 academic year were approved by the Board of Trustees on June 30, 2025.

Financial Aid and Scholarships Apply for financial aid, including state and federal grants and loans, by filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Visit bc3.edu/fafsa for more.

When You Plan to Attend BC3

FAFSA to File

Uses Tax Info From

Winter 2026, Spring 2026, or Summer 2026

2025–26 FAFSA

2023 federal tax return and W-2

Note: The recommended filing date is Nov. 15.

Tuition Payment Deadlines Tuition payment deadlines are based on your registration date. Check the chart below to see when your tuition is due.

Spring Semester 2026 Registration Date

Payment Deadline

On or before Dec. 18

Dec. 18 by 3 PM

Dec. 19 or after

Jan. 22 by 3 PM

Summer Semester 2026 Registration Date

Payment Deadline

On or before May 7

May 7 by 3 PM

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Ways to Pay Your Bill Before classes begin, make sure your tuition and fees are covered. At BC3, you can pay your bill with the following options:

1. Pay Tuition & Fees in Full • Online: Log in to myBC3 and select Make Payment on the Tuition, Fees & Payment card. Pay with a debit/credit card or checking account.

• In Person: Visit at any BC3 location. Pay with a debit/credit card or check.

• By Mail: Butler County Community College Student Financial Services P.O. Box 1203 Butler, PA 16003-1203 Note: If paying by mail, include student name and ID# on the check.

2. Secure Financial Aid • Log in to myBC3 > Financial Aid card > View My Financial Aid Info.

• Confirm your FAFSA and award status.

• Apply for or manage grants, scholarships, and loans.

3. Enroll in a Payment Plan Break tuition into smaller, automatic payments from your checking account or credit card through EZ Pay. Note: If you don’t pay tuition—or secure aid/payment plan—by the deadline, your scheduled courses will be dropped.

BC3 EZ-Pay Payment Plans Split your payments into smaller chunks with BC3 EZ Pay. Payment plans are interest-free.

You’ll need a checking account or credit card to enroll in a payment plan. Enrollment must be completed online. Payments are deducted automatically. Visit bc3.edu/ezpay for more.

Spring Semester 2026 Early Bird Plan

Last Day to Enroll in Plan

Set-Up Fee

Automatic Payment Dates

Option 1: 4 Equal Payments

Dec. 18

$0

Jan. 5 | Feb. 5 Mar. 5 | Apr. 5

Option 2: 3 Equal Payments

Dec. 18

$0

Feb. 5 | Mar. 5 Apr. 5 Continued on next page...

Standard Plan

Last Day to Enroll in Plan

Set-Up Fee

Automatic Payment Dates

Option 1: 3 Equal Payments

Jan. 22

$30

Feb. 5 | Mar. 5 Apr. 5

Option 2: 2 Equal Payments

Jan. 22

$30

Mar. 5 | Apr. 5

Late Enrollment

Last Day to Enroll in Plan

Set-Up Fee

Automatic Payment Dates

2 Equal Payments

Feb. 28

$30

Mar. 5 | Apr. 5

Summer Semester 2026 Standard Plan

Last Day to Enroll in Plan

Set-Up Fee

Automatic Payment Dates

Option 1: 3 Equal Payments

May 7

$30

May 5 | June 5 July 5

Option 2: 2 Equal Payments

May 7

$30

June 5 | July 5

Note: Students who enroll after May 5 will be charged the May 5 installment and the setup fee at the time of enrollment in the plan.

Late Enrollment

Last Day to Enroll in Plan

Set-Up Fee

Automatic Payment Dates

2 Equal Payments

June 15

$30

June 5 | July 5

Note: Students who enroll after June 5 will be charged the June 5 installment and the setup fee at the time of enrollment in the plan.

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Refund Schedules Courses in Education, General Studies, Mechanical Technology, Nursing, and Physical Therapy may follow a different refund schedule, as well as Summer Fast Tracks and some Online and Hybrid classes. Visit bc3.edu/refund-schedule for more.

Spring Semester 2026

Session 1

Session 2

Semester Begins

Jan. 20

Feb. 9

Last Day to Add Classes

Jan. 21

Feb. 10

Last Day to Drop w/100% Refund

Jan. 26

Feb. 15

Last Day to Drop without a W Grade

Jan. 26

Feb. 15

Last Day to Withdraw w/60% Refund

Feb. 2

Feb. 22

Last Day to Withdraw w/10% Refund

Feb. 9

Mar. 1

Last Day to Withdraw with W Grade

Mar. 30

Mar. 19

Semester Ends

May 11

May 11

Summer Semester 2026

Session 1 Session 2 Session 3

Semester Begins

May 18

May 18

June 15

Last Day to Add Classes

May 18

May 19

June 16

Last Day to Drop w/100% Refund

May 18

May 25

June 17

Last Day to Drop without a W Grade

May 18

May 25

June 17

Last Day to Withdraw w/60% Refund

May 19

June 1

June 23

Last Day to Withdraw w/10% Refund

May 20

June 8

June 29

Last Day to Withdraw with W Grade

June 8

July 16

July 20

Semester Ends

June 11

Aug. 4

Aug. 4

Buying Textbooks

You can purchase textbooks in-store or online beginning on the dates listed below.

Visit bc3.edu/bookstore for more.

Term Registered

Purchase Start Date

Winter Session 2025-26

Dec. 1

Spring Semester 2026

Jan. 6

Summer Session 2026

May 4

Parking Information Students parking on BC3 Main Campus need a valid parking permit. Just print it and place it on your dashboard when you park. Permits are required only on BC3 Main Campus. Visit bc3.edu/parking for more.

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Important Dates Event

Date

All BC3 Locations Closed

Jan. 1

Orientation | Welcome Day

Jan. 16

All BC3 Locations Closed

Jan. 19

Spring Semester Starts | Session 1 Begins

Jan. 20

Current Student Registration Begins for Summer 2026

Jan. 26

Session 2 Begins

Feb. 9

Graduation Application Deadline for May 2026

Feb. 16

Midterm

Mar. 6

Academic Break - No Classes

Mar. 9-14

All BC3 Locations Closed - No Classes

Apr. 3

Current Student Registration Begins for Fall 2026

Apr. 6

Finals Exams

May 5-8

Grading / Grading Conflicts

May 11

Grades Due

May 12

Commencement

May 13

Summer Starts | Session 1, Session 2 and Fast Track 1 Begin

May 18

All BC3 Locations Closed - No Classes

May 22-25

Session 3 Begins

June 15

Graduation Application Deadline for August 2026

June 15

Fast Track 2 Begins

June 29

BC3 Alerts Sign up for BC3 Alerts to have text messages sent straight to your cell phone or email in the event of a delay or cancellation related to weather or any type of emergency at any BC3 location. Visit bc3.edu/alerts for more.

myBC3 Log in to myBC3 to access your class schedule, financial aid, grades, and more. Use it regularly throughout the semester to stay organized and on track—anytime, from any device. Visit bc3.edu/mybc3 to log in.

How to Log In Your Username

Format: `b` + your student ID number + `@my.bc3.edu` Example: `b1234567@my.bc3.edu`

Your Password

The first time you login, you’ll be asked to reset your password.

Need help?

Forgot your student ID? Visit bc3.edu/fastform to reach the Technology Help Desk.

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) To keep your account secure, all students must use MFA. It adds a second step when logging in—just like many banking apps. Visit bc3.edu/current-students for set up help and troubleshooting.

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BC3 @ Brockway 1200 Wood Street Brockway, PA 15824 814-265-1813

BC3 @ Armstrong 1100 Fourth Avenue Ford City, PA 16226 724-902-7452

BC3 @ Cranberry 250 Executive Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 724-772-5520

Contact Us

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