

Students are admitted on a rolling basis; however, students are encouraged to enroll by the recommended deadlines of July 1 for Fall and December 1 for Spring admissions. We will continue to accept applications after the deadlines, but cannot guarantee all courses will be available. In addition, completion of the entire enrollment process may take longer than one day.
Health professions programs applicants:
Fall 2012 admissions application DEADLINE for most of the health professions programs - including Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology is February 1, 2012.
All deadlines for Health Career Programs are firm unless otherwise noted. Students seeking admission to health professions must submit completed applications by February 1 for Fall (September) admission. Nursing (Evening) applications are due by October 1 for Spring (January) admissions.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to attend one of the health professions programs information sessions being organized by the School of Health Professions in collaboration of the Office of Admissions.
International (F-1) students:
Deadline Extended! Applications for the Fall semester should be submited by July 1. The deadline for students transferring to Bergen Community College from another US institution for the Fall semester is August 15. Applications for the Spring semester should be submitted by December 1. The deadline for students transferring to Bergen Community College from another US institution for the Spring semester is January 21. Students must contact the International Student Center at Intadmissions@bergen.edu or ISC@bergen.edu or (201)689-7601 before submitting the application to ensure proper processing.
No matter what your goal, Bergen Community College has a degree or certificate program to suite your needs.
We offer three types of degree programs (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.) in more than 80 fields of study. The College also offers one-year certificate programs, which provide training for specific occupational skills. For more information about the academic programs, visit the Academics section of the Web site.
We are accredited by the Middle States Associated of Colleges and Schools and have several articulation agreements with other four-year colleges and universities.
There are many ways to finance your education at Bergen. The Federal Government, The State of New Jersey as well as Bergen Community College offer a wide range of financial assistance programs including scholarships, loans, grants and part-time employment.
Bergen Community College
Office of Admissions
Room A-123, Pitkin Education Center
400 Paramus Road,
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
- BEFORE applying for admissions:
Tel: 201-447-7200
Fax: 201-493-8974
Email: smartstart@bergen.edu
- AFTER submitting your admissions application:
Tel: 201-447-7195
Fax: 201-447-8923
Email: admsoffice@bergen.edu
Regular Office Hours (when classes are in session):