Bergen Community College

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Spring 2009 APPLICANTS

The start of your education is just around the corner!  You can also visit http://www.bergen.edu/getstarted for all information on the entire enrollment process, including basic skills testing, academic advisement, registration, financial aid, the NJ STARS scholarship, & all bill payment questions.

You may check your Application Status by going to /admissions/application/apply.asp.    You will need your application login information to check your status.  Please allow at least 48 business hours for your application to be processed before beginning to check your status.  Your official acceptance letter will come by mail.  Health Career applicants will not be admitted until program deadlines have been passed as these are competitive programs. 

Residency requirements can be found here: http://www.bergen.edu/pages/830.asp. 

Any other Spring 2009 admission questions can be answered by admsoffice@bergen.edu. 

 

Testing:

Students will receive information about the Accuplacer (Placement Exam) directly from Testing Services by mail or email.  Be sure to check Spam Filters for this notification.  If you do not receive information from Testing Services, be sure to call (201) 447 7202 for appointment information. 

All students MUST take the Accuplacer placement test to register.  More details about this can be seen at http://www.bergen.edu/testing. Here you can review test information & materials, & obtain a test waiver form.

 

Financial Aid & Bill Payment:

Tuition rates can be found here: http://www.bergen.edu/pages/2946.asp.  Your schedule is also your bill.  Be sure to pay for classes by the deadline date!  Payment information can be found at http://www.bergen.edu/bursar.

It is recommended that all students apply for financial aid.  More information can be found on Financial Aid at http://www.bergen.edu/financialaid.  To receive financial aid, you must be enrolled in a degree seeking program.  You can apply online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov (official government website), & you can obtain your Pin # at www.pin.ed.gov.  The Bergen Community College school code is 004736.

All prospective NJ STARS students MUST apply for financial aid.  More information about the NJ STARS scholarship program can be seen at http://www.bergen.edu/njstars. 

Think you may be eligible for the Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF)? Visit http://www.bergen.edu/EOF for details.

 

Academic Advisement & Registration:

The Academic Advisement Center hosts sessions for New Bergen students to teach them how to choose their classes for the first time.  Dates & information can be seen at http://www.bergen.edu/advising.  REMEMBER: Accuplacer results are needed to attend a New Student Advisement Session.

Fall 2008 Registration is not yet available.  Registration instructions can be found at http://www.bergen.edu/pages/352.asp.  

Want to get a jump start on your education?  Take a SUMMER course or two!  Information on Summer 2008 availability can be found in our online catalog here: http://www.bergen.edu/ecatalog/2007 & the course listing at http://go.bergen.edu.  New student Summer registration begins April 7th.

Any other Fall 2008 registration questions can be answered by regoffice@bergen.edu.

 

Student Life & Orientation:

One of the goals of Bergen Community College is to provide a comprehensive college experience that extends beyond the classroom.  Student life is enhanced & enriched through a wealth of extracurricular offerings that reflect the interests & strengths of the students at Bergen.

We also host Orientation sessions for new students prior to the start of Fall & Spring semesters.  More details about Student Life & Orientation sessions can be seen at http://www.bergen.edu/studentlife. 

 

SUMMER 2008 Information:

You can look at our online catalog here: http://www.bergen.edu/ecatalog/2007 & the course availability at http://go.bergen.edu (WebAdvisor).  New student summer registration begins on April 7th, 2008.  Registration instructions can be found here: http://www.bergen.edu/pages/352.asp.

Residency requirements can be found here: http://www.bergen.edu/pages/830.asp.  As you have applied online, you will be able to register online as well by visiting WebAdvisor & creating an account. 

All other Summer registration questions can be answered by regoffice@bergen.edu.

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Fall 2008 application & registration is now closed.