Borough of Manhattan Community College

This checklist will provide you with all the steps you'll need to Borough of Manhattan Community College

take in order to successfully enroll in college. As you complete Check out “After You Are Admitted”: each task in the sections below, mark it completed using the http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/admissions/page.jsp?pid=11 checkbox, to keep yourself on track. In addition to using this 86&n=After%20You%20Are%20Admitted guide, make sure that you regularly check your mail, college email address, and college school portal account over the Find out more about ASAP at BMCC: summer for important information about your enrollment. http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/asap/

ADMISSIONS AND COMMITMENT FEE

Confirm Admissions Contact Info Deadline/Notes

You will receive notification of admissions four to six weeks after Admissions Office you submit your application (after February 1st). If you have any Room S-310 questions, visit the Admissions Office in Rm. S-310 or visit 212.220.1265 http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/admissions/. [email protected]

Commitment Fee/Deposit Contact Info Deadline/Notes To accept Borough of Manhattan Community College’s offer of Admissions Office admission: Complete the Intent to Enroll form Room S-310 http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/iaccept/. After you have clicked on the 212.220.1265 “I accept” icon print the Commitment Tuition Deposit form and [email protected] follow the directions.

Set Up Email Contact Info Deadline/Notes

Once you have been accepted, make sure you set up your college Student Help: 212.220.8002 email account at http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/cunyfirst/student.jsp Check this account daily since important information will be communicated.

TESTING

Take Placement Exams Contact Info Deadline/Notes

Shortly after you receive an admissions letter, you should receive a Testing Office letter for testing. It is important that you take the CUNY Assessment Room S-103 Tests as soon as possible. For more information on these tests and 212.220.8085 testing resources, please see [email protected] http://www2.cuny.edu/academics/testing/ . You can sign up for a test at http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/testing/registration/.

For more information contact Kory McBride at [email protected] Borough of Manhattan Community College

Review Test Scores and Enroll in Summer Contact Info Deadline/Notes

Workshops (if necessary) Student Advisement

You will receive your scores within two weeks of testing. If you Room S-108 haven’t received your scores, contact the Testing Office. If you do 212.220.8315 not pass any sections of the Assessment Tests, contact Student [email protected] Advisement to ask about summer programs.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS

Submit Forms and Attend Orientation/ Contact Info Deadline/Notes

Summer Programs College Discovery

Once you have been accepted, you may receive emails or letters Room S-335 about orientations for ASAP or College Discovery, two programs that 212.220.8152 provide critical financial and academic support. Keep an eye out for [email protected] any invitations and contact the CD or ASAP office if you have any questions. Both programs will require you to attend orientations ASAP and/or summer programs. See www.bmcc.cuny.edu/asap and Room S-642 http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/cd/ for more information. 212.346.8660 [email protected]

FINANCIAL AID

Accept Financial Aid/ Set Up Payment Plan Contact Info Deadline/Notes

The CUNYfirst Student Center provides an easy way to access, view, Financial Aid Office and manage your financial aid information. In order to accept your Room N-365 financial aid package, claim your CUNY First account and view your 212.220.1430 financial aid “to do” list. For additional information, see [email protected] http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/finaid/upload/CUNYfirst_Student_Financ ial_Aid_Guide.pdf. If you are not sure if you need to accept financial aid, or if you believe that there is a mistake with your financial aid, contact the Financial Aid Office as soon as possible.

Complete Entrance Counseling/ Sign MPN Contact Info Deadline/Notes

If you are taking out any federal loans for college, you will need to Financial Aid Office complete entrance counseling and sign your Master Promissory Note Room N-365 (MPN) before their loans are disbursed. Entrance counseling and 212.220.1430 signing the MPN can be completed at www.studentloans.gov. [email protected]

Check for Verification Contact Info Deadline/Notes

BMCC may indicate in the “Financial AidTo Do List” section of the Financial Aid Office CUNYfirst Student Center that you are missing financial aid Room N-365 documents. You will not receive any financial aid until you submit 212.220.1430 these documents. See [email protected] http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/finaid/upload/CUNYfirst_Student_Financ ial_Aid_Guide.pdf for additional information. Contact the Financial Aid office right away if you have any questions.

For more information contact Kory McBride at [email protected] Borough of Manhattan Community College

Complete Residency Form Contact Info Deadline/Notes

In order to qualify for in-state tuition, you may need to complete a 212.220.8000 residency form. For more information, see http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/admissions/afteradmitted-residency.jsp

ORIENTATION/ CLASS REGISTRATION

Submit Immunization Records and Contact Info Deadline/Notes

High School Diploma Health Services

Obtain clearance from the college nurse by submitting a record of Room N-380 immunization to Measles, Mumps and Rubella: 212.220.8255 http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/admissions/afteradmitted-immunization. [email protected] jsp for more information. Contact Admissions to see if you need to submit a final transcript.

You should attend a special pre-registration orientation session in August. For more information see http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/NewStudentPrograms/.

All new students will need to accept BMCC’s offer of admission, Academic Advisement and complete CUNY Assessment Tests, complete immunization Transfer requirements, attend freshman orientation, file proof of residency, Center and submit financial aid and/ or scholarship information prior to class 212.220.8315 registration. [email protected]

Follow-Up on Individual Education Plan Contact Info Deadline/Notes

If you had an individualized education plan (IEP) in high school, you Marcos Gonzalez, Director should schedule an appointment with the Office of Accessibility [email protected] Services to determine what supports are available at BMCC. See 212.220.8182 http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/accessibility/index.jsp for more information.

FIRST DAY OF CLASS

Confirm First Day of Class Contact Info Deadline/Notes

Take a look at the academic calendar to determine when your first day of class is: http://www.bmcc.cuny.edu/calendar/academic_calendar.jsp

For more information contact Kory McBride at [email protected] Borough of Manhattan Community College

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