Bronx Community College of the City University of New York

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. BCC accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP creditbut not IB credits. Additionally, BCC has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

BCC offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted		X
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: BCC may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At BCC?

BCC has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with BCC directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at BCC

When choosing a major, BCC students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at BCC.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

BCC does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at BCC

BCC offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bronx Community College of the City University of New York

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Does BCC Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ BCC offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does BCC Have An Online Program?

✅ BCC has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does BCC Offer AP Credit?

✅ BCC offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does BCC Have An Honors Program?

✅ BCC offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does BCC Require Internships?

❌ BCC does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While BCC does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Bronx Community College of the City University of New York

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Bronx Community College of the City University of New York Library

The main library on campus is the Library & Gerald S. Lieblich Learning Resources Center and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at BCC

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at BCC, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does BCC have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

BCC has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at BCC include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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