FAQs – BC Knowledge for Students https://students.brooklyn.edu Search for answers to your questions Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:18:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://students.brooklyn.edu/files/2022/03/cropped-favicon-3-32x32.png FAQs – BC Knowledge for Students https://students.brooklyn.edu 32 32 Will my course from another CUNY college transfer without an approved permit while enrolled at Brooklyn College? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/will-my-course-from-another-cuny-college-transfer-without-an-approved-permit-while-enrolled-at-brooklyn-college/ Mon, 22 May 2023 20:20:33 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=3511 You can not be enrolled in two campuses at the same time unless you file and are approved for a permit. Transfer credit for the course is not guaranteed if you do not apply for a permit prior.

]]> Where can I go to see the course equivalencies at other CUNY campuses? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/where-can-i-go-to-see-the-course-equivalencies-at-other-cuny-campuses/ Mon, 22 May 2023 20:19:29 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=3507 CUNY has an amazing website called T-Rex that allows you to see how your courses can transfer between campuses.

]]> I was approved to take a permit at Brooklyn College, but I get a prerequisite error when I try to enroll. What should I do? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/i-was-approved-to-take-a-permit-at-brooklyn-college-but-i-get-a-prerequisite-error-when-i-try-to-enroll-what-should-i-do/ Mon, 22 May 2023 19:50:45 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=3503 For registration assistance, please contact the respective academic department. They will be able to provide support and grant permission for you to enroll in the course.

]]> I am getting billed more credits than the number of credits taken at the host institution. What should I do? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/i-am-getting-billed-more-credits-than-the-number-of-credits-taken-at-the-host-institution-what-should-i-do/ Mon, 22 May 2023 19:48:21 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=3499 You should be billed the number of credits taken at the host campus. If there is a discrepancy, please email us at epermit@brooklyn.cuny.edu.

]]> Will my permit course(s) count toward my credits in residency for graduation? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/will-my-permit-courses-count-toward-my-credits-in-residency-for-graduation/ Mon, 22 May 2023 19:46:41 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=3491 No, your permit courses do not count as credits taken in residency. Please make sure to meet with an advisor to ensure you are meeting your credits in residency for graduation.

]]> How many courses may I take on permit? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/how-many-courses-may-i-take-on-permit/ Mon, 22 May 2023 19:41:09 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=3473 There is no limit to how many classes you may take on ePermit except for the credit limit for the semester. The credit limit per semester included both permit request and enrollment at Brooklyn College is:

  • Spring and Fall: 18 credits
  • Summer: 9 credits per session for undergraduate students; 8 credits per session for graduate students
  • Winter: 7 credits
]]> I am no longer taking a permit at a host college. What should I do? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/i-am-no-longer-taking-a-permit-at-a-host-college-what-should-i-do/ Mon, 22 May 2023 19:38:43 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=3465 If you enroll in a course at a host college and decide not to attend the course, you must drop the course at the host campus and drop the PERM at Brooklyn College. The cancellation must be made before classes begin to avoid tuition liability and prevent academic consequences.

]]> My host college credits are different than the equivalent course at Brooklyn College. How many credits will transfer? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/my-host-college-credits-are-different-than-the-equivalent-course-at-brooklyn-college-how-many-credits-will-transfer/ Mon, 22 May 2023 19:37:04 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=3461 The number of credits transferred for each course will be the value assigned by the host college.

]]> Who bills me when I take a course on permit? Brooklyn College or the host college? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/who-bills-me-when-i-take-a-course-on-permit-brooklyn-college-or-the-host-college/ Mon, 22 May 2023 19:36:21 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=3457 You are billed by Brooklyn College, not your host college. Once your permit is approved, a PERM course is added to your record to indicate the number of credits you will be billed.

]]> My semester at the host college has ended. Where is my grade? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/my-semester-at-the-host-college-has-ended-where-is-my-grade/ Mon, 22 May 2023 19:35:06 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=3453 The Permit team will post final grades within 1-2 weeks after the semester ends. Once transferred, you can check DegreeWorks to view your permit course and grade.

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