Advisement and Support – BC Knowledge for Students

Common Holds

kristina — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:18:18 +0000

At different stages of your academic career, you may receive a negative service indicator (hold) that can prevent you from registering from classes.

The list below provides information on the most common holds and who to contact if you have questions. This list may is not exhaustive and you may have a hold that is not on this list.

If you have any questions, on a hold that is not listed here that is preventing you from registering from classes, please reach out to us at registrar@brooklyn.cuny.edu using your student email account. Be sure to send us your CUNYfirst ID number in your email.

Holds from other CUNY schools, with the exception of universal/university-wide collections holds, do not impact registration at other campuses.

Hold	Description	Restrictions	Who to Contact
Academic Standing (ACS)	Advisement required. You are on academic probation for a second consecutive term because your cumulative GPA remains below 2.0.	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	academicstanding@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Admissions (AD)	Graduate Admission Stop	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Please visit Graduate Admissions Office in rm 1601 James Hall
Admissions (AD)	Graduate Condition with Impact: Graduate admission condition have been submitted by your academic department. Additional academic coursework will be required prior to the completion of the degree.	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Please refer to your acceptance letter for details. Additional inquiries can be made to your Chairperson/ Program Head/Director or the Graduate Admissions Office.
Admissions (AD)	Grad Non-degree Reg Stop	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Please visit Graduate Admissions Office in rm 1601 James Hall
Admissions (AD)	Proof of Graduation Needed	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Please submit documents to the Graduate Admissions Office.
Admissions (AD)	Entering Freshman – Perm Req: Entering Freshman Only, Permission is Required.	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Please visit Undergraduate Admissions Office in West Quad.
Admissions (AD)	High School Diploma Missing	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Please email PDF of final, official transcript to Office of Undergraduate Admissions at undergradproc@brooklyn.cuny.edu.
Admissions (AD)	University Transcript Required	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Please submit documents to the Graduate Admissions Office.
Advisement Required (ADV)	Advisement Required	Students cannot add, swap, or drop classes	adminqry@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Advisement Required (ADV)	ESL Student	Students cannot add, swap, or drop classes	Go to the ESL Office for Enrollment, room 1414 Ingersoll
Advisement Required (ADV)	First Semester Undergrad Student: New First-Year Student: Advisement required.	Students cannot add, swap, or drop classes	firstcollegeyear@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Advisement Required (ADV)	SEEK	Students cannot add, swap, or drop classes	Go to the SEEK Office for Advisement, room 2208 Boylan
Advisement Required (ADV)	New Transfer Student	Students cannot add, swap, or drop classes	caass@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Bursar Hold (BUR, BCH, UCH	Past Due Balance	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Contact the Office of the Bursar: https://www.brooklyn.edu/bursar/
Collections (BHV, BIC, BLG, BIH, BRC, BTS, UAZ, UIC, UIH, UHV, ULG, , URC, UTS, etc.)	Student has a past due balance and is in collections at Brooklyn College or another CUNY school	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Contact the Office of the Bursar: https://www.brooklyn.edu/bursar/
Declaration of Major (MAJ)	Student has earned 60 credits but is undeclared; must declare major online in BC WebCentral	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Declare major in BC Web Central for hold to be removed; general questions can be sent to studentrecord@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Dismissal (DIS)	Student has been dismissed from the College due to their academic performance	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Visit 3207 Boylan Hall for more information
International Student Services (INT)	International Students may not drop a course on their own	Students may not add or drop any classes	International students who would like to withdraw or drop a course must visit the office on International Student and Scholar Services in room 235 West Quad.
Missing Meningitis Form (MEN), Missing MMR Immunization (MMR0	Missing immunization form(s)	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	Student must submit immunization form(s) to the Immunization Office
SPARC Online Training (SOT)	SPARC Training is incomplete	Students cannot add new classes to their schedule but can drop classes	For more information contact – Division of Student Affairs – Visit 2113 Boylan Hall or email studentaffairs@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

Support Offices on Campus

kristina — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:05:47 +0000

Utilizing the services and resources available to you at Brooklyn College is an important part of your personal and academic success. Whenever visiting a campus office let them know that you are an international student and need assistance. The following are campus offices that are here to support you:

Academic Advising, 3207 Boylan Hall. If you need assistance with planning your class schedule, this office of dedicated student-centered professionals is committed to student success and will help. All incoming first-year students must meet with an academic adviser.
Admissions—Undergraduate 222 West Quad Center.
Admissions—Graduate 222 West Quad Center
Bursar, Lobby, West Quad Center. Bursar is the services center for all payment and account inquiries, and tuition policies and procedures. Students can also register and get their student ID.
Career Advising, Magner Career Center, 1303 James Hall. Students should visit the Magner Center early in their academic career to learn about résumé writing, internships, networking, and job opportunities.
Counseling, 0203 James Hall. The Counseling Office offers workshops on managing stress, how to take tests, how to study, etc. There are also free online screening programs available. This is an excellent resource for international students.
Enrollment Advocacy, 3208 Boylan Hall
Health Clinic, 114 Roosevelt Hall. Call 718.951.5580 to make an appointment or stop by the office.
Learning Center, 1300 Boylan Hall. Students should seek tutoring early in classes if they need help. For international students who are not native English speakers, meeting with a writing tutor is an important step in your academic journey. There are many good links on their website.
Library. Visit our extraordinary library in the heart of the campus early and often. Beyond books, we also have quiet study spaces, group study rooms, computer labs, printing, and are here to help with your research questions.
Public Safety, 0202 Ingersoll Hall and throughout campus. Remember to always carry and present your student identification.
Recreation, 426 West Quad Center. Recreation includes all the information about the basketball gym, fitness center, pool, racquetball courts, tennis courts, and track. Recreation also works on the athletics program of Brooklyn College.
Registrar, 306 West Quad Center. In support of the college mission, the Office of the Registrar strives to provide high-quality service to the college’s students, faculty, administration, and campus community. The office is committed to serve in a fashion that is fair, professional, respectful, and of the highest ethical standards. Registrar managers the Academic Calendar, course schedules, graduation audit, transcripts, residency, and e-permits.
Scholarships, second floor, West Quad Center. Each year more than $1 million is given to qualified students to support their education. There is an online application that you can complete.
Other Funding
Housing

Filing a Petition

kristina — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:17:57 +0000

A petition needs to be filed in the event that a student needs to request an exception to College Policy.

All petitions require some form of supporting documentation. Review common types of petitions below, and the required supporting documentation for each type. It’s worthwhile to review this list before submitting your petition. If none of these represent what you are asking for, select “Uncategorized Petition” when submitting your request.

All petitions with supporting documentation will be reviewed by the Faculty Committee on Course and Standing, and decisions will be communicated to the student via email. If you have further questions regarding the ePetition process, send an e-mail.

Accessing Petitions

File a Petition for an Exception to the Bulletin
Sign in using your WebCentral ID
Select type of petition.
Provide requested information.
Upload supporting documentation

Forms for Petitions to the Committee on Course and Standing

Departmental Grade Appeal Procedures (PDF)
Financial Aid and Bursar Liability (requires BC WebCentral login)
Instructor’s Note (PDF)
Undergraduate Permit Application (PDF)

Types of Petitions

Add a Course After the Deadline

Please explain the extenuating circumstances and/or academic justification for such a request, and include a letter of position from the professor of the course you wish to add, stating whether or not they support your request. The committee, in turn, will solicit a letter of position from the deputy chair or chair of the respective academic department or interdisciplinary program before making a formal decision.

Appeal A Grade

Grades are a measure of student achievement toward fulfillment of course objectives. The responsibility for assessing student achievement and assigning grades rests with the faculty, and, except for unusual circumstances, the course grade given is final. The grade appeals system affords recourse to a student who has evidence or believes that evidence exists to show that an inappropriate grade has been assigned as a result of prejudice, caprice, or other improper conditions such as mechanical error, or assignment of a grade inconsistent with those assigned other students.

Grade Appeal Procedures

Appeal A Grade After Denial by Departmental Grade Appeal Committee

This type of petition can only be submitted after you have appealed directly to your professor, and the respective departmental grade appeal committee. For this type of petition to be considered, the committee will solicit a letter of position from your professor, and/or the departmental grade appeal committee.

Change WN Grade After the Deadline

If you are going to ask permission to change a WN grade after the add deadline, it is imperative that you have a letter of position from the professor of the course for which you received a WN grade, stating whether or not they support your request. Please explain the extenuating circumstances and/or academic justification for such a request. The committee, in turn, will solicit a letter of position from the deputy chair or chair of the respective academic department or interdisciplinary program before making a formal decision.

Course Exemption

Please explain the extenuating circumstances and/or academic justification for such a request, and clearly identify the course you are asking to be exempted from. The committee, in turn, will solicit a letter of position from the deputy chair or chair of the respective academic department or interdisciplinary program before making a formal decision. (Note that if you receive an exemption, you do not receive any credits for the course.)

Course Substitution

Please explain the extenuating circumstances and/or academic justification for such a request, and clearly identify the course you are asking to substitute in lieu of specific requirement. The committee, in turn, will solicit a letter of position from the deputy chair or chair of the respective academic department or interdisciplinary program that before making a formal decision.

Drop a Course After the Deadline

Please explain the extenuating circumstances and/or academic justification for such a request, and include a completed “Instructor’s Note” by the professor of the course you wish to drop. The committee, in turn, will solicit a letter of position from the deputy chair or chair of the respective academic department or interdisciplinary program before making a formal decision. Furthermore, you must upload a completed PDF copy of the Financial Aid and Bursar Liability form (requires a WebCentral ID) as part of your supporting documentation.

Graduate Under a Prior Bulletin

Please explain the extenuating circumstances and/or academic justification for such a request, and clearly identify the bulletin year you are requesting to graduate under. The committee, in turn, will solicit a letter of position from the deputy chair or chair of the respective academic department or interdisciplinary program before making a formal decision.

Readmit with GPA below 2.0

This type of petition can be submitted only after you have met with an academic adviser from the Center for Academic Advisement and Student Success (CAASS) to determine your eligibility for readmission, and to develop an academic plan for you to follow if readmitted. For this type of petition to be considered, you will have to attach a Readmission Application completed by said academic adviser.

Please explain the extenuating circumstances and/or academic justification for such a request, and clearly identify how many credits in total you are asking to register for. The committee, in turn, will solicit a letter of position from the deputy chair or chair of the respective academic department or interdisciplinary program before making a formal decision.

Resolve an INC/FIN Grade After the Deadline

Please explain the extenuating circumstances and/or academic justification for such a request, and include a letter of position from the professor of the course in which you earned an “FIN”, stating whether or not they support your request, and what they propose the new grade should be (if you’ve already made up the work), or what the new deadline should be (in order for you to make up the work). The committee, in turn, will solicit a letter of position from the deputy chair or chair of the respective academic department or interdisciplinary program before making a formal decision.

Retroactive Withdrawal after the Deadline

Please explain the extenuating circumstances and/or academic justification for such a request, and include a completed “Instructor’s Note” by the professor of the course you wish to drop. The committee, in turn, will solicit a letter of position from the deputy chair or chair of the respective academic department or interdisciplinary program before making a formal decision. Furthermore, you must upload a completed Financial Aid and Bursar Liability form (which requires BC Portal access) as part of your supporting documentation.

Uncategorized Petition

This type of petition should be considered only after a comprehensive discussion with a faculty adviser or academic adviser from CAASS, who will outline the necessary supporting documentation for you to proceed with the petition. Schedule an appointment.

Further Questions

All petitions with supporting documentation will be reviewed by the Faculty Committee on Course and Standing, and decisions will be communicated to the student via email. If you have further questions regarding the e-Petition process, send an email to academicstanding@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

Academic Advising

kristina — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:56:45 +0000

Undergraduate Students

The mission of the Center for Academic Advisement and Student Success (CAASS) is to provide academic advisement for first-year, transfer, and continuing students. They work with academic departments and administrative offices to help undergraduate students establish, monitor, and achieve graduation requirements.

Undergraduate students should reach out to CAASS to connect with an advisor. Appointments can be made on the Navigate app.

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CAASS website

Graduate Students

Graduate students should contact their program advisor for advisement. Find your program contact by searching for your program here.

Making Appointments on Campus

kristina — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:49:20 +0000

Students can use Navigate to connect with their advisers, schedule advising sessions, connect with campus resources, and leverage advising tools.

Appointments can be made with academic advisors, the Registrar, the Transfer Evaluation office, and other support offices on campus.

Why should I use Navigate?

Get step-by-step guidance. Navigate is a free mobile app that will help you succeed at Brooklyn College. It is your virtual guide.
Make connections. Whether you’re looking for advising or professional support, Navigate will connect you to the right people and resources on campus.
Connect to the support you need faster. Have questions or run into a problem? Navigate appointment scheduler gets you in touch with the people who can help.
Class schedule. View your class schedule and easily connect with professors.
Hold center. Connect to the right office, so you can quickly resolve holds.
Study buddy. Connect with other students in your class sections who are interested in studying outside of class.

Click here to visit the
Navigate Website

How to Schedule an Appointment in BC Navigate

Log in to the Navigate Student mobile app or desktop version using your CUNY login (First.Last##). (The first time that you log in, you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire.)
Go to Schedule an Appointment.
- In the app, tap “Appointments” and then Schedule an Appointment.
- In the desktop version, just click Schedule an Appointment.
Select your appointment type.
Select the type of service.
Choose from the available days and times and schedule your appointment

Have more questions about Navigate?

Visit the BC Navigate website for FAQs and more!

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Navigate Website

Transfer Credit Evaluation

kristina — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:42:40 +0000

The mission of the Transfer Evaluations Office is to provide undergraduate transfer students with a seamless transition to Brooklyn College by collaborating with various departments on campus, including the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Center for Academic Advisement and Student Success (CAASS), Peer Mentoring (TransferNation), the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Financial Aid, and the Magner Career Center.

Support

The Transfer Evaluations Office currently provides limited in-person services in 306 West Quad Center for general inquiries, Mondays–Fridays, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. You may continue to utilize our extensive online services via our webpage as well as send us your inquires via e-mail. You can also schedule a remote appointment via BC Navigate.

More resources on the transfer evaluation process can be found on the Transfer Evaluation Office website.

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Transfer Evaluation Office website

Have additional questions?

Reach out to the Transfer Evaluation team at tcevaluation@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

Registration Workshops

kristina — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:39:30 +0000

Discover the gateway to your academic journey with Registration Workshops offered by the Office of the Registrar. Our workshops are designed to demystify the enrollment process and empower you to craft your ideal class schedule. Join us to explore course offerings and navigate the online registration system (Schedule Builder). From selecting the perfect courses to understanding important deadlines, our Registration Workshops provide the support and resources you need to start your semester on the right foot. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your academic dreams a reality at Brooklyn College!

Our Registration Workshops do not include personalized advisement. For advisement, please reach out to CAASS or your program advisor!

We are currently not offering workshops at this time.

Enrollment Services Center

rklein — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 17:32:14 +0000

The Enrollment Services Center (ESC) offers registration support, financial aid, ID, cashiering, payments, recreational passes, and check distribution services to the Brooklyn College community.

Contact Information

102 West Quad Center
718.758.8150 web
esc@brooklyn.cuny.edu
Follow our Instagram for important updates.

In-Person Services

Check our website for the latest schedule.

Virtual Help Desk

Need Advisement?

Registration Services

Financial Aid Services

Cashiering Services

Tuition and Fees Payment

ID Services

For more information and services, visit the Enrollment Services Center website.