Frequently Asked Questions
When do I go for early advisement?
You should pick up the advisement directions from the information box in
the main lobby. Follow the directions and dates on the sheet and go to your
respective department for advisement.
How will I get my transfer credits evaluated?
Transfer credits are evaluated by the transfer credit evaluators in the
Office of Admissions. If you have questions regarding transfer credits,
please contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Do I need to take the placement entrance exams?
See exemption
criteria to find out if you are exempt from taking the CUNY Placement
exam.
How do I find out my placement scores?
You can find the results of your test from the Testing
Office or by logging onto the Panther
and checking your test results.
How do I know if my credits from BMCC are transferable to other
senior colleges?
If you are planning to transfer within the CUNY system, you can visit Transfer
Information and Program Planning System, also known as TIPPS, for transfer
policies and course equivalencies.
If you are planning to transfer to non-CUNY colleges, there are no standard equivalency guides and your credits will be evaluated by the individual school on a case-by-case basis. Most liberal arts courses are transferable to other colleges.
See the list of colleges that BMCC has articulation agreements with or contact the Academic Advisement Center for additional articulation agreements.
How do I enroll in the Nursing Program?
Visit the Nursing
Program web page for eligibility requirements to apply.
How do I change my major?
You can pick up a Change of Curriculum form from the Registrar's office
or download
it from the web site. The form requires both a counselor's and a chairperson's
signature.
Read more about changing your major
What is the CPE?
CPE is the CUNY Proficiency Exam. For more information, visit CPE.
I have only a few credits left in order to graduate; how can I
be sure that I have the requirements to graduate?
You can come to the Academic Advisement and Transfer Center to request an
academic audit. An advisor will check whether you have satisfied all your
requirements.
How do I find out which colleges provide the program that is of
interest to me after I graduate?
The Transfer Library located
in the Academic Advisement and Transfer Center has hundreds of college catalogs.
You may visit the Transfer Library during regular office
hours.
How do I apply for graduation?
You should file a Request
for Graduation with the Registrar's Office after you registered for
your last semester's courses. You can either stop by the Registrar's Office
for a copy of the form or download it from the web site.
If I stayed out for a semester, can I come back the next semester?
Yes. You must re-apply to the college through the Admissions Office as a
re-admit. Find out more about being readmitted.
If I was academically dismissed, how do I get back to school?
You need to file an appeal
with a counselor in the Counseling
and Advisement Center. If the appeal committee grants your appeal, then
you can apply for re-admission through the Admissions Office.