Admission Process

How to Become a Student at BCC

Apply to BCC

Apply to BCC

To be admitted to BCC, students must submit one of the following admissions requirements:

  • An official final high school transcript issued from the school that includes senior grades and graduation date; or
  • A High School Equivalency Credential official score report; or
  • Official college transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution, demonstrating 60 or more credits earned.

Submit Transcripts

Submit all official high school, high school equivalency, and/or college transcripts to the Office of Admissions.

Email: admissions@berkshirecc.edu
Address: 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, 01201

  • All transcripts must be sent directly from the sending institution or organization to BCC to be considered official. BCC will not accept transcripts sent from students as official.
  • Any education obtained outside of the U.S. will need to be evaluated and translated to U.S. education standards by a NACES approved organization such as The Evaluation Company (TEC) or WES .

Complete Placement Testing*

Contact the Testing Center to make an appointment to take the Math Accuplacer.

If you need accommodations for the test, contact the Disability Resource Center prior to testing.

*Not all students will need to take an Accuplacer. Contact the Office of Admissions to determine if testing is applicable.

Apply for Financial Aid

Get free money to attend BCC! File your FAFSA or MASFA today. Financial Aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis.

Students must submit either a FAFSA or MASFA to be eligible to receive Free Community College.

Please note: In order to receive financial aid, you must submit all previous college transcripts to BCC, if applicable.

Login to your BCC Accounts

Activate your BCC Accounts!

Set up your BCC email to receive important messages from the College. Student usernames are the letter "s" + your Student ID + @berkshirecc.edu. Your password is the last six digits of your Social Security Number.

Register for Classes

Submit the Advising and Registration Appointment Request Form to schedule an appointment with Academic Advising to select your course(s).

Pay for College

Check your financial aid and billing status on your MyBCC portal and make a payment online.

Submit your Agreements and Student Health Insurance. Submit immunization records, if required.

Questions about paying your bills? Contact Student Finanical Services.

Attend Orientation

New Student Orientation is for all registered students.

Prior to the start of classes, students who attend orientation will receive more information about student resources, academics, clubs and organizations, and more!

Disability Resource Center

If you are a student with a disability and require support services and accommodations, please contact the Disability Resource Center.

General Admissions Policy

  • BCC is an open-enrollment institution. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, meaning students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis once their application is complete and all required materials have been received.
  • Students interested in enrolling as visiting (non-degree) students may do so without submitting a full application, provided they meet the prerequisite requirements for their desired courses.
  • Admission to certain programs is limited to applicants who meet specific criteria. Those who have not yet fulfilled these requirements may still be admitted to the College to complete the necessary prerequisite courses.
  • Students who previously attended BCC under a different name must provide the Office of Admissions with legal documentation verifying the name change prior to being admitted to the college.
  • BCC considers a student full-time if they enroll in 12 or more credit hours per semester and part-time if they enroll in 6 or less credit hours per semester.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to BCC, students must submit one of the following admissions requirements:

  • An official final high school transcript issued from the school that includes senior grades and graduation date; or
  • A High School Equivalency Credential official score report; or
  • Official college transcript(s) from a regionally accredited institution, demonstrating 60 or more credits earned.

Learn More

  • Homeschool Students

    All home-schooled students without a high school diploma or alternative high school credential are eligible to apply for admission to a degree or certificate program provided they have successfully completed an approved home school program in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws or the laws of their home state.

    To determine whether a student has participated in an approved homeschool program, the student shall submit (with the application for admission) evidence that the homeschool program was approved by the student's school district's superintendent or school committee. Additionally, if the homeschooled student is under the age of compulsory attendance (16 years old in Massachusetts), a letter from the student's school district's superintendent or school committee is required stating that the student is not considered truant and would not be required to attend further schooling or continue to be homeschooled if the student has completed their homeschool program before the age of 16.

    If the homeschool program was not supervised under a school district, BCC recommends that the applicant complete an alternative high school credential.

  • Students Under Age 16

    The College reserves the right to limit or deny enrollment of any student under the age of 16 in a course or program based on a case-by-case consideration of a variety of factors, including but not limited to: the student's maturity, life experience, placement test scores, prior education, course content, instructional methodology, and potential risks associated with participation in a particular course or program.

  • Non-Degree (Visiting) Students

    Students who wish to take courses without enrolling in a degree or certificate program may do so as non-degree (visiting) student.

    To register for courses, follow the steps below:

    1. Review the course offerings
    2. Fill out the Registration Form (PDF)
    3. Submit the completed form and unofficial college transcript(s) (if applicable) to academic_advising@berkshirecc.edu
    4. The Academic Advising and Coaching team will review your registration form and unofficial transcript(s) to ensure you meet the course requirements and support you through the registration process.

    Non-degree students should not submit an application for admission to the College and are not eligible to receive financial aid.

  • Veterans and Military-Connected Students

    School Certifying Officials (SCOs) at BCC are here to support veterans, their dependents or spouses, and members of the National Guard/Reserves by providing general information about education benefits. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can assist eligible beneficiaries with the application process to receive benefits.

    VA Education Benefit programs include:

    • Post 9/11 G.I. Bill®, Chapter 33;
    • Montgomery G.I. Bill® - Active duty (MGIB-AD), Chapter 30;
    • Montgomery G.I. Bill® - Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR), Chapter 1606;
    • Reserve Educational Assistance Program, Chapter 1607;
    • Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) Chapter 35; and
    • Vocational Rehabilitation (VR&E), Chapter 31.

    BCC administers the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Categorical Tuition Waiver for eligible veterans and active duty servicepersons who are legal residents of Massachusetts.

    Valor Act Academic Credit Policy

    In accordance with the Valor Act, BCC evaluates academic credit earned for military training, experience, or coursework using the same standards as those applied to coursework from regionally accredited colleges and universities. BCC reviews military transcripts (e.g. SMART and AARTS), college transcripts, and CLEP and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests for potential transfer of credit to the student's intended program of study. Credit for Military experience (DD214) shall also be granted where applicable, as recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE). Every effort will be made to recognize and award academic achievement consistent with the College's general transfer-in policies.

    Questions? Contact: VAEducationBenefits@berkshirecc.edu