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You haven't taken a course in years. Or maybe you haven't taken a college course at all. You're concerned about fitting in. When you juggle family and career, you don't have the time or money to waste.
BCC understands. That's why we've been tailoring dynamic adult education opportunities for the last 30 years. You get all the flexibility you need to take the courses you want - with the schedule you need.
Here are just some of the reasons so many adults are learning and earning more by enrolling in BCC: |
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- Small class size and personalized attention
- Large adult enrollment
- Free tutoring
- More than 60 degree and certificate programs to choose from
- More than 200 non-credit and career training programs
- 12 convenient locations
- Day, evening and weekend classes
- Child care on our Pemberton Campus
- Courses via public television, video, CD-ROM and the Internet
- Accelerated semesters and weekend courses
- One of the safest campuses in New Jersey
Key Phone Numbers
Main Switchboard: (609) 894-9311 or (856) 222-9311
Unless otherwise noted, call the offices below by dialing the main switchboard number and the listed extension:
| Admissions: |
1246 |
| Academic Support Services: |
1337 |
| Business & Career Development Center: |
1683 |
| College Store: |
1245 |
| Counseling: |
1349 |
| Financial Aid: |
1575 |
| Libraray: |
1482 |
| Payment Information: |
1294, 1293, 1292 |
| Veterans Affairs: |
1453 |
| Registration (direct): |
(609)894-4900 |
| Child Care Center: |
(609)894-2206 |
| TEC/Mt. Laurel Campus: |
1-800-BCC-NJIT (222-6548) |
| Willingboro Center: |
(609)877-4520 |
| WBZC- 88.9/95.1 FM: |
(609)894-8900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions by Returning Adults
(For answers to questions on other topics, also see FAQ)
Burlington County College offers you scheduling flexibility and unique classroom alternatives. We run classes seven days per week. Day, evening and weekend classes are available at the Pemberton and Mt. Laurel Campuses. Weekday and evening classes are offered at our Willingboro Center. We also offer evening classes at high school sites throughout Burlington County and at Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base.
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If family and job responsibilities prevent you from dedicating an extended period of time to a course, our widely acclaimed weekend Power Package courses are for you. By attending classes Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning, you can complete Power Pack courses over three weekends.
For even more flexibility, you may opt for our distance learning courses. BCC courses are offered via television, videotape, CD-ROM and the Internet. These are regular college-level courses with the added feature of top-quality video enhancements. Courses include assigned readings, exams, and optional meetings, phone or email discussions with faculty.
NJ Transit Bus route 317 and the Burlink Shuttle provide public transportation options for BCC students. Many students also post carpooling opportunities on College bulletin boards. Another option is to enroll in BCC Distance Learning Courses.
Yes. The Pemberton Campus has a child care center. The Pemberton facility is located inside the Academic Center, has its own entrance for parents, a fenced playground, certified child care providers, arts and crafts facilities, and computers. It is adjacent to the college library building and its new children's reading room. The child care center is operated for the college by a private, non-profit child care organization. The center is open to the children of students, college employees, and other community residents.
Probably. Enrollment in college is not a decision to be made lightly. You will have reading, research and writing assignments, exams, and other activities that will occupy your time. A general rule of thumb is that for each hour spent in the classroom, you should plan on spending at least two hours outside the classroom on studying and assignments. Involve your family in your educational plans and keep them aware of your progress. You may even want to get other members of your family involved in BCC activities. We offer many programs ranging from swimming lessons for toddlers to the Learning Institute for Elders, with dozens of educational, social, cultural, and recreational programs in between.
A resounding yes! Ask our graduates who have gone on to achieve success as business executives and owners, elected officials, researchers, physicians, nurse, teachers and attorneys, etc. Or ask the many colleges and universities that have accepted BCC graduates as transfer students, including some of our nation's most prestigious universities. The bottom line is that BCC offers a widely respected quality education in modern facilities, with outstanding faculty and the latest equipment, all at an affordable price.
Probably not. In many classes, the educational process is enhanced by a healthy exchange of ideas between college students of all ages. And, you'll be surprised at how well you fit into the college community. Feedback from present and former students indicates that adult students have a high rate of success and are well motivated.
Don't worry. Burlington County College offers a wide range of college skills courses in Reading, English and Mathematics. We can help you brush up on your study skills and, should you have trouble in your regular courses, our trained tutors will be available to help you. BCC even offers an online tutoring service called Smarthinking) to help you out with academic questions when you can't get to campus!
No. We offer you flexibility in choosing the types of programs and courses that are right for you. If you are oriented toward an eventual bachelor's degree, our two-year associate degree transfer programs will provide you with the required general educational and specialty courses needed for transfer to a four-year college or university.
If you are interested in obtaining employment immediately upon graduation from BCC, we offer you the choice of numerous two-year associate degree career programs as well as certificate programs of one year or less. These programs provide you with some general education courses, but usually offer more specialized instruction in your chosen field than do the transfer programs.
If you choose not to pursue a degree or certificate, you may take courses as a non-degree-seeking student. You may enroll in classes for personal enrichment, to improve current job skills, or seek new skills, and decide at a later date whether or not to pursue a degree.
In the event that you are not sure of what you would like to do or you need guidance in making course selections, our counseling staff can help. They will assist you through various means, including individualized counseling, a series of personal growth and career development courses, and use of the college's extensive career planning resources.
First, to help avoid academic difficulty, plan a schedule that is realistic. Develop a balance between employment, family, and college responsibilities that also allows you sufficient time to eat, sleep, and relax.
BCC has a variety of services to help you succeed. These include reading, writing and math labs, free tutoring, counseling and academic advising, plus a comprehensive library, study rooms, and a caring faculty and staff who want you to do well in your endeavors. Take advantage of these services. They are there for you. Should you find yourself in academic difficulty, seek assistance immediately -- don't wait.
Yes! BCC has formal Guaranteed Transfer Programs with local colleges and universities. Meet specific program and grade point average requirements for participating institutions and you will be guaranteed admission upon your graduation from BCC. We also have formal Articulation Agreements in specific majors with many other fine institutions. Additional agreements are being developed. Other colleges and universities throughout the U.S. accept BCC students in transfer. BCC's Office of Academic Advisement and Transfer provides students with guidance on transfer requirements
Yes. Through the credit-by-examination program you may contact the academic division in the area of your interest for specific information. The College's Cooperative Education Program may enable you to earn credit for your present job. If you would like a better job or a job related to your career goal (for college credit), the Coop staff may be able to help you. In addition, BCC may accept on-college military courses for credit. Such courses are subject to evaluation by the Registration Office.
Nobody knows your personal situation better than you, but research shows a college degree will increase your lifetime earning potential as well as your self-esteem. Sometimes the hardest step is just deciding to get started!
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