Bristol Career Vocational Technical Education

Dual EnrollmentOrientation

WelcomeHigh School Students, Parents, and Guardians

Bristol Career Vocational Technical Education Linkages Program

• Articulation Agreements• Accuplacer©

• Dual Enrollment• Career Days

Amanda Donovan, CVTE Linkages Director508-678-2811 ext. 2644Amanda.Donovan@bristolcc.edu

Ask your guidance counselor for more information

What is Accuplacer?

College placement

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BCC Campus Map

Parking

• Fall River Campus-over 1,800 spaces• First Come/First Served Basis• Must park between 2 white lines• NO parking on grass

• New Bedford Campus (with valid student ID)• Elm Street Garage (25¢ per hour)• Zeiterion Garage (50¢ per hour)• Metered Street Parking (50¢ per hour/2 hr. limit)

• Attleboro Campus (ample parking)

accessBCCaccessBCC is your portal to all things at BCC:

• Allows students to view their schedule• Allows students to obtain final grade at end of

term• Provides students with a college e-mail

account• Serves as a portal to other resources including

the eLearning system (online course materials)

Set-Up accessBCC Account

• Bristol Community College webpage: www.bristolcc.edu• Click My@accessBCC image• Follow Set up My Account link below log-in screen• Use your BCC ID# (900######)• Orientation information for new students: http://bristolcc.edu/students/orientation/index.cfm

Online Courses

• Set up accessBCC to enter BCC eLearning portal• Log into accessBCC• Click on eLearning tab at top of screen• Click link to access your courses

(No access to courses until 1st day of semester)• Click name of your course• Technical help available through BCC’s website

www.bristolcc.edu

eLearning Orientation Course

• eLearning 101 recommended• Sign-up on-line

OR• Face to Face Assistance in room A208 (2nd floor of Library)• Schedule is posted on line• Telephone # 508-678-2811 ext. 2081

BCC College Bookstore• Commonwealth College Center (G Building) 1st Floor• Phone: 508.678.2811, ext. 2239

Fax: 508.677.2411Email: bookstore@bristolcc.edu

• Bring copy of your ‘Detailed Schedule’• Textbook information is also found on BCC web site

www.bristolcc.edu & search credit courses– Select your course & click the CRN#– Textbook & ISBN will be provided– Books from the BCC bookstore guarantee you that you are getting

exactly what you need to be prepared for class– Bookstore staff work closely with the faculty to ensure they have

the right books on the shelves for all courses

accessBCC One CardThe accessBCC One Card is the official BCC identification card:• Can be used to make purchases• Used to access college facilities & activities• Serves as your library card

accessBCC One Card Office

Bring a driver’s license OR other valid photo IDTO

• G221 in Commonwealth College CenterOR

• K130 in Business Technology Building

BEEnotified

• Sign up for notifications about closings & other important info via email, voice & text messages

• Login accessBCC using your accessBCC User Name & Password

• Left side of screen-three optionsA. Contact Devices-enter up to a total of 9 devicesB. Opt in for optional non-emergency

notificationsC. Summary-review a your subscription summary

Eileen T. Farley Learning Resources Center

Library-First FloorProfessional librarians assist with research

(print & media)Learning Resources Center-Building A

508-678-2811 Circulation ext. 2105 or Reference ext. 2108

Web Page: http://BristolCC.edu/Academics/Library/index.cfm

Eileen T. Farley Learning Resources Center

Rodgers Cyber CaféDesk top computersGroup study tables

Lounge chairsVending Machines also available

Group study rooms reserved at circulation desk (ext.2105)

Tutoring & Academic Support Center (TASC)

Assists students outside the classroom with: homework, class projects, writing needs and tips for improving studying

• Tutoring & Academic Support CenterRoom: B110Telephone: 508-678-2811 ext. 2295

• BCC Writing CenterRoom B117Telephone: 508-678-2811 ext. 2544

Online Tutoring

• eTutoring online writing lab• Ask a tutor to review your draft of a writing

assignment• Tutor will return your draft with mark-ups

and suggestions for improvement within 24 to 48 hours• Log onto accessBCC to access eTutoring Telephone # 508-678-2811 ext. 2081

Computer Labs for Student Use

Open Labs (times are posted at each lab):• Community Computing Center (Business Technology Building) (K130)• Learning Resources Center (Library)(A)• Rodgers Cyber Café (Library)(A)Dedicated labs:Art, Computer Science, Nursing, Engineering, Math, & Languages location in several areas (check Computer Labs web page for locations)

Grades

• Course syllabus has information regarding how grade is calculated

• IF you encounter difficulty & are concerned about your grade-seek advising & speak to instructor

• Grades are posted to accessBCC AFTER semester concludes

Student Illness

• STUDENT must contact professor if:– Sick– Accident– Appointment

• Contact via e-mail, telephone, or through Divisional Office• Follow professor’s directions as posted on

course syllabus• Call Vice President of Students (ext. 2150) to send a

message to professor

Changing a Course AFTER RegistrationADD/DROP

All students should be registered in their courses by the end of the first week of classes.

• Add/Drop period is scheduled at the start of each semester.• ADD: to add a course after Add/Drop period requires instructor’s written approval & may be subject to other limitations.

• DROP: student may withdraw from a course at any time before end of tenth week of classes & will receive a “W” on transcript:Consult with an advisor, Obtain signatures of instructor & advisor on Change of Schedule form, Return completed Change of Schedule form to the Enrollment Center.

Students are cautioned that grades of “W” will lower the S.C.R. & will place student at risk for probation or dismissal.

Release of Student Information

BCC designates the following categories of student information as public or “Directory Information” & such information may be disclosed for any purpose, at its discretion:• Category 1: Name, address, telephone number, dates of

attendance, class;• Category 2: Previous institutions attended, major field of

study, awards, honors, degree(s) conferred (including dates);• Category 3: Past & present participation in officially

recognized sports & activities, physical factors (height, weight of athletes), date & place of birth.

Student Record Disclosure

Students may consent to full disclosure of academic & financial information to another person or agency. In doing so the student authorizes the institution to release information to an individual identified by the student in writing. Student must submit a Student Record Disclosure Form to the office of the Registrar. Forms are available in the Enrollment Center located in the Commonwealth College Center, or the Attleboro and New Bedford campuses.

Enrollment Center

• Evaluates applications for admission to BCC• Reviews academic records & Advises students• Evaluates requests for internal transfers• Manages transfer credits for incoming

students• Provides some career information & guidance• Assists students in all aspects of payment

process

Enrollment Center

• Provides registration & enrollment related services into credit & non-credit courses

• Staff comprised of:– Registration ext. 2157– Records ext. 2240– Admissions ext. 2516– Enrollment Services ext. 2590– Financial Aid ext. 2515– Student Accounts ext. 2160

First Floor, G Building508-678-2811

Transfer Affairs

• Assist student with transfer to 4-year degree • Teaches student about scholarships• Enlightens student regarding articulations

Second Floor, G Building508-678-2811 ext. 2229

Information Technology Services

• ITS Help Desk can answer computer-related questions

• Can direct student to campus technology resourcesStoico Business Technology Building (K-130)

508-678-2811 ext. 2119Website: BristolCC.edu/its

AdvisingE-Mail or Call for Appointment

• Barbara Bernard, Bristol CVTE Linkages Special Programs CoordinatorD Building, D200508-678-2811 ext. 3460Barbara.Bernard@bristolcc.edu

• Amanda Donovan, Bristol CVTE Linkages DirectorD Building, D200508-678-2811 ext. 2644Amanda.Donovan@bristolcc.edu

• Diane Pelton, Bristol CVTE Linkages Administrative AssistantD Building, D209508-678-2811 ext. 2597Diane.Pelton@bristolcc.edu