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Being Admitted to BMCC
Welcome to BMCC!
To ease your transition into BMCC, we have put
this guide together to assist you. This does not
replace the college’s Catalog or Schedule of
Classes.
WHICH BEST DESCRIBES YOU?
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IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
1. Applications must be accompanied with all
supporting educational documentation.
Proof of high school graduation and if
applicable, transcripts of each college
attended.
3. BMCC will not accept copies of documents
unless they are accompanied by the original
document (students should have both
available)
4. All documents presented to BMCC should
include the student’s social security or
student ID number.
 Transfer Student– A student who has
attended another institution of higher learning
since graduating from high school
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 2nd Degree – A student that has acquired an
associates degree at BMCC and now wants to
pursue a second degree at BMCC.
Documents submitted for processing will
not be returned or copied. Students should
never submit one-of-a-kind original
documents. Students should make
additional copies of their tax returns, high
school and college transcripts; other
departments may request them.
 Readmit – A student that has attended
BMCC in the past and now wishes to reenter.
6. Official educational documents (high school
and college transcripts) presented to BMCC
must come in a sealed envelope or be
mailed directly to BMCC Office of
Admissions.
 International – A student who requires a
student visa (F-1) in order to study legally in the
United States.
7. All students must satisfy immunization
requirements. Contact the Health Services
Office (8255).
 Permit – A student from another CUNY
college that has been given permission to take a
course at BMCC.
 Reallocation – A student who has been
accepted to another CUNY college that now
wishes to attend BMCC.
 Special Programs – Such as the 24 Credit
GED program, Continuing (adult) Education,
College Now, Prelude to Success, and others.
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8. All students must ensure that have been
tested or are exempt from testing (CUNY
Assessment Examination).
9. International students should make an
appointment to see an International Student
Advisor through the Office of Admissions
For more information log-on the BMCC web-site
at www.bmcc.cuny.edu.
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Tuition and Residency
To Finance / Paying Tuition
General breakdown on tuition costs per
semester – does not include associated fees
and the cost of books/supplies:
Specific details on the various ways students
can finance their education can be found in the
BMCC Catalog, the Schedule of Classes, and
on the web at: www.bmcc.cuny.edu
TUITION
Full-Time
(12-18
credits)
Part-Time –
(1-11 credits)
New York City
Resident *
$1,250
$105 p/credit
Non-NYC Resident –
International
Students
$1,538
$130 p/credit
2. BMCC will not accept cash or personal
checks – pay using money order. – Fee
Waiver is not accepted
 Freshman – Student’s first educational
experience since completing high school or
equivalency.
 Non-Degree – A student that wants to take
course(s) with no intention of pursuing a college
degree.
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Non-Degree – NYC
Resident *
$120 Per Credit – Full or Part
Time
Non-Degree – NonNYC Resident
$175 Per Credit – Full or Part
Time
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* NY State residents with a B-81 form (see
Schedule of Classes – Bulletin). The B-81
form is available from the County Clerks
Office in their hometown
Establishing NYC Residency
Some students will be required to prove
residency in New York / NY City if they wish to
obtain a lower tuition rate. The proof must span
one year from the scheduled start of class.
Student’s should be prepared to submit
documentation.
A residency form must be completed and is
available through the Office of Admissions.
Immigration Status
Students not born in the United States, may
have to present their immigration status. The
ability to present documentation may impact the
student’s tuition rate and enrollment. Students
must be prepared to present their residency
card, passport, naturalization papers, or other
documentation attesting to their current status.
Students should file the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid – FAFSA - as soon as
possible – A copy of the form is available from
the Office of Financial Aid. For the quickest
response, students should file on the Web at:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Please note that international and non-Degree
students are not eligible to file the FAFSA.
Students should make every possible provision
to settle their tuition bill or risk having their
registration cancelled. The Schedule of
Classes will contain the information students
need to have in paying their bill.
Testing - CUNY Placement Examination
Students are required to take the CUNY
Assessment test unless they have earned 45 or
more college credits (non-remedial) from a nonCUNY college, or have satisfactory SAT/RCT
scores (SAT Verbal & Math 480 or above – NYS
Regents English &/or Math score 75 or above).
Sample tests and examination dates/times are
available through the Testing Office located on
the 7th floor – N700 – must be applicant to test.
Entering Under Special Programs
If you are looking to enter under a special
program, or wish to be considered as a special
student, please inquire through the Office of
Admissions. Here are a few of the programs
BMCC offers.
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College Now – HS Students taking college
level courses
24 Credit GED – Prospective students that
lack a high school diploma or GED
College Discovery – First Time Freshman
below 80 average out of high school.
Borough of Manhattan Community College City University of New York Does Not Discriminate on the Basis of Age, Sex, Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Marital Status, Veteran Status, Alienage or Citizenship Status
Information in this Brochure May be Subject to Change Without Notice
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Freshman Checklist
The following should be used when filing your
application over the counter at BMCC. Once
you file with BMCC all supporting
documentation must be sent to BMCC. If filing
through UAPC then all supporting
documentation should go through UAPC unless
BMCC contacts you requesting information.
 - Completed Application
 - $40 Money Order payable to BMCC/UAPC
 - Official, most current, HS transcript
 - Proof of High School Graduation (GED) –
Diploma or Final Official HS Transcript
 - Residency (if required)
 - Immunization Records
 - Filed for Financial Aid - FAFSA
 - CUNY Assessment Test
Transfer Checklist
 - Completed Application
 - $50 Money Order payable to BMCC/UAPC
 - Official, most current, college transcript (s)
 - Official high school transcript for College
Preparatory Initiative – CPI. Exempt if HS
graduation before June 1993
 - If total non-remedial credits completed are
under 24 credits, present proof of High School
graduation – must present Diploma or final
official HS transcript
 - Immunization Records – ask that your
college include immunization documentation
when they provide an official college transcript
 - Filed for Financial Aid - FAFSA
 - CUNY Assessment Test – Read Testing
Students that have attended another college
and have a cumulative GPA below a 2.0, will be
required to sit out a semester if their GPA was
attained the semester previous to the one they
are intending to enroll into.
Readmit Checklist / 2nd Degree
International Checklist
Services Extensions Locations
If applying for a second BMCC degree, please
visit with the Office of Admissions for details
 - International students should follow
appropriate guidelines presented under
Freshman or Transfer. CUNY does not have a
unique foreign student application. If you are an
International Transfer student you must apply to
UAPC directly. BMCC does not perform
evaluations of post-secondary educational
documents.
 - Have a TOEFL (Test of English as a
Foreign Language) score of 450 or higher –
Computerized version with a score of 133 or
higher. Exempt if English is official language of
country.
AFTER ACCEPTANCE OF EDUCATIONAL
DOCUMENTS
 - Have presented to BMCC bank statements
showing ability to finance my education and stay
in the United States (approximately $18,000).
 - Have statement of financial support from my
sponsor – If your sponsor is living in United
States, we will need a detailed statement of the
type of support that will be provided – room and
board, personal expenses
 - Immunization Records – must show
immunity from Mumps, Measles and Rubella –
likely called something else in your home
country
 - Had interview with International Student
Advisor in the Admissions Office (before or
after admittance to BMCC).
 - Took CUNY Assessment Test (see Testing)
Most numbers start with prefix of 212-220unless written otherwise.
 - Completed Readmit / Second Degree
Application
 - $10 application fee will be posted to your
tuition bill
 - Official, most current, college transcript (s) if
you have attended another institution since you
last left BMCC
Non-Degree Checklist
 - Completed Application
 - $40 application fee will be posted to your
tuition bill
 - Presented proof of High School graduation Diploma or final official HS transcript or
 - Latest college transcript – must have GPA
2.0 or above – We will accept below 2.0 if we
have permit to study at BMCC from college last
attended. –See Permit. >>>>>>
 - Immunization records
 - If you wish to change your status to a
matriculated student (going for a degree), you
must complete the semester you are enrolled
into and have an end of semester cumulative
2.0 GPA. Visit the admissions office and file a
change-to-matriculation-status application form
prior to the end of the semester.
Permit Students
CUNY Permits must present appropriate
documentation from their college (receipt).
Students from Non-CUNY schools must present
documentation from their college showing
permission to take courses. Or the student must
present their latest college transcript showing a
cumulative GPA higher than 2.0 Permission to
take courses from matriculating college overrides 2.0 cum. GPA requirement.
 -All International Students are encouraged
to visit the BMCC web-site
www.bmcc.cuny.edu
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Admissions – 212-220-1265 - rm/S300
Academic Advisement – 8320 – rm/S752
Adult & Cont Education – 8350 – rm/S763
Athletics (Sports) – 8260 - rm/N203
Bursars (Tuition) – 1300 – rm/S320
College Discovery – 8152 – rm S325
Developmental Skills – 1396 – rm/N420
Disabilities Services – 8080 – rm/N768
Early Childhood Center – 8250 – rm/N310
Financial Aid – 1430 – rm/N340
Health Services (Nurse) – 8255 – rm/N303
Learning Resource Center 1376 – rm/S504
Registrar – 1290 – rm/S310
Student Activities (Clubs) – 8160 – rm/S360
Student Affairs – 8130 – rm/S338
Student Gov’t – 212-406-3980 – rm/S215
Testing – 8085 – rm/N700
WEB SITE: www.bmcc.cuny.edu
Woman’s Resource Cntr – 8165 – rm/S362
Directions to BMCC campus:
199 Chambers Street; Between Greenwich and
the West Street.
Look for ramp entrance
Access to Chambers Street using
subway 1, 2, ,A,C bus 22, 10, 6
walking distance by subway 4,5,6,N,R (City Hall
– head West)
Printed: Mar-16
Borough of Manhattan Community College City University of New York Does Not Discriminate on the Basis of Age, Sex, Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Marital Status, Veteran Status, Alienage or Citizenship Status
Information in this Brochure May be Subject to Change Without Notice