PLANNING TO ATTEND BHCC? APPLY FOR ADMISSION. If you are planning to enroll in a degree or certificate program, complete an admissions application. There is a $10 application fee for Massachusetts residents and a $35 application fee for students from out of state. (Please refer to page 59-60 to qualify for Massachusetts resident rate.) Submit a copy of your official final high school transcript, diploma, or GED. (High school degrees earned outside of the US must be translated and evaluated into US equivalencies.) Submit official college transcripts(s) if you plan to transfer credit to BHCC. If you are not seeking a degree and just want to take classes, you do not need to complete this step. For further information you may attend one of our weekly information sessions and campus tours which are held every Wednesday evening at 5:00 p.m. at our Charlestown Campus. For more information contact Student Services at 617-228-2000.
APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID ONLINE. Financial assistance is available to help you finance your education. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and fill out the FAFSA form. When completing the FAFSA online, be sure to list Bunker Hill Community College in the “Schools Information Section”. BHCC’s code is 011210. Once BHCC has received your FAFSA, you will be notified of any additional requirements. Please note that financial aid requires enrollment in a degree or certificate program, therefore applying for admissions is necessary. For additional information about financial aid, please go to: www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/503
students may waive BHCC’s Health Insurance. The following cannot be used to waive health insurance: Commonwealth Care; Free care at a hospital; insurance policy of a foreign carrier; accident insurance; travel insurance; or Mass Health obtained as a dependent.
SUBMIT YOUR IMMUNIZATION DOCUMENTATION. If you are registering full time or are in a health career program, you must complete an immunization record form and return it to the Registrar’s office within 30 days of the date of registration. Immunization forms are available at the Admissions and Registration Desk in room B203.
OBTAIN YOUR BHCC IDENTIFICATION CARD. BHCC students are required to carry a current BHCC OneCard while on campus. Bring a copy of your current class schedule and government issued photo ID to the Charlestown Campus ID station in the Library in room E300 or Chelsea Campus ID station in room 202 to get your picture taken. For ID station hours visit http://www.noblenet.org/bhcc/idcard.htm.station
OBTAIN YOUR PARKING PERMIT.
If you wish to park on campus you must purchase a BHCC parking permit valid for the entire semester. Student permits are available for purchase early at any time by going online at TAKE THE PLACEMENT TESTS. onlineservices.bhcc.mass.edu. Click on Web Advisor for Students, Computerized Placement Tests (CPTs) in reading, math, and and then click on Purchase a parking permit. Complete the English are required if you are planning to enroll in a degree or certificate program or if you are registering for a course that application and payment. Permits will be mailed to the address requires a prerequisite of reading, math, or English. Testing entered on the application. Be sure to enter your address correctly is done on a walk-in basis at the Assessment Center on the as we are not responsible for lost or stolen permits. Allow seven Charlestown Campus, 1st floor, room B118. There is (7) days for mailing. Permits are also available at the Student no charge to take the CPT. If you have completed a math or Payment Office, B219. To obtain a permit the following items are English course with a grade of C or higher at an accredited required: institution, you may be eligible for exemption from testing. Call A current BHCC registration the Admissions Office at 617-228-3398 for further information. A current driver’s license For hours, locations, information on preparing for the assessment, A current BHCC OneCard and details on assessment exemption, please go to: www.bhcc.mass.edu/inside/126 Vehicle registration Payment in the amount of $30 payable American Express, REGISTER FOR CLASSES. Discover, Master Card, Visa, and personal checks accepted Accepted students will be invited to attend a special group online as well as in person advising and registration session, referred to as “START SMART.” Only one permit per student will be issued. Note: Students whose Information about registering for a START SMART Session will be mailed to you with your acceptance letter from the College. accounts are in default will not be issued a permit. Non-degree seeking students may register during posted registration hours. At the beginning of each semester, accepted ONLINE SERVICES AND EMAIL. students are assigned to an Academic Advisor who will work with BHCC offers all students secure, easy online access to them to develop an academic plan. Advisors are also available to academic/financial records and course availability information. assist students in achieving their academic, vocational, and Currently enrolled students may access their online account, personal goals. WebAdvisor, http://onlineservices.bhcc.mass.edu. Newly accepted degree/certificate students will receive information about their PAY FOR CLASSES. WebAdvisor account and their BHCC email account with their Fall courses must be paid for on or before July 21, 2010. If you acceptance letter from the College. New non-degree students will register on or after July 21, payment will be due on the same day have access to their online services account after completing their that you register. There are four ways to pay for courses 1) have a financial aid award already pending on your BHCC account; 2) initial registration with the College. BHCC correspondence will pay for the classes in full online or at the Student Payment Office; be sent to your BHCC email account. Email accounts are assigned 3) Create a payment plan on BHCC online; or 4) submit a third- to all registered students. You will receive a letter from the college party commitment letter or purchase order to the Student with your BHCC email address and initial password. Students are Payment Office. If registering for 9 credits or more, students must required to check their emails frequently for up to date pay for the College’s Health Insurance ($564) or if eligible, information concerning your academic record.