Advising and Counseling

Academic Advising at BCC

Academic advising is a critical component of the college experience. When initiated early and maintained regularly throughout the semester, advising helps students make informed decisions and stay on track for graduation. At BCC, advising is a collaborative partnership between students, professional advisors, and faculty, all working together to support student success.

To ensure a coordinated and effective approach, BCC integrates academic advising within its broader student support framework. Each student is assigned a professional advisor, and students are strongly encouraged to remain in consistent communication with their advisor throughout the semester.

The Role of Academic Advisors

Professional academic advisors support students in the following ways:

Guiding students in developing long-term educational plans aligned with their personal interests and career goals
Providing accurate information about college policies, academic programs, and available resources
Assisting students in exploring transfer and career options
Identifying and addressing potential barriers to academic and personal success
Encouraging student engagement in campus life and support programs

Faculty Advisors

Faculty advisors also play a vital role in mentoring students through academic and personal growth. They collaborate with professional advisors and support services to ensure coordinated interventions and guidance throughout a student’s journey at BCC.

Support for Pre-Collegiate Programs

BCC’s pre-collegiate programs—such as CUNY Start, Math Start, Future Now, and CLIP—adhere to high advisement standards and collaborate closely with academic departments to support students' successful transition into credit-bearing coursework.

Advising for New Students

New students not enrolled in ASAP or the College Discovery program begin their journey with the First Year Program, where they receive specialized support. After the first year, students may transition to the Academic Success Center or enroll in programs such as ASAP for continued guidance.

Pillars for Student Success

To further support students, BCC’s advising units use the Pillars for Student Success model—an approach that equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in college and beyond. The four pillars include:

Academic Success: Commit to the Experience. Discovering your academic resources, developing strategies and creating habits that lead to graduation and help you achieve your academic goals.
Mindset for Success: Your Way of Thinking Matters. Identifying your purpose, developing a growth mindset and opening yourself up to new experiences
Financial Literacy: Because Money Matters! Learning and developing the set of skills needed and the resources available to help you make informed, effective financial decisions.
Career & Transfer Readiness: It All Begins from Day One! Understanding the importance of being proactive in your career and transfer planning starting from your very first semester.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Dean: Jessica Hills Seliger
Director: Dr. Irene R. Delgado

Sage Hall [SA], 2nd Floor | 718.289.5177
Email: careerdevelopment@bcc.cuny.edu
www.bcc.cuny.edu/services/career-development/

The Office of Career Development provides Bronx Community College students with quality career building services, programs, and events to prepare them for internships and employment opportunities in their fields of study. The office provides in-person and remote job readiness workshops, individual appointments, career exploration tools, employer information sessions, and support applying to internships and jobs. In addition, students have access to a Career Gear™ Boutique with free, brand new professional attire.

Offerings of the Office of Career Development include:

Self-assessments to determine students’ majors are in line with career interesets and goals
Resume and cover letter writing made easy through online programs and workshops
Big Interview, an online self-directed program where students can improve their interviewing skills
Events to inform students about career and employment expectations, how to network in specific career fields, and how to obtain a job related to your major
Assistance with securing new professional attire for internship and job interviews

If you want to make sure that you have chosen the right major or can graduate with experience in your major, schedule an appointment with your Career Specialist by calling, 718.289.5177, emailing us at CareerDevelopment@bcc.cuny.edu, or visiting us at Sage Hall, second floor.

TRANSFER SERVICES

Academic and Transfer Resources Coordinator: Edwin Roman
Loew Hall [LO], Room 311 | 718.289.5459

Transfer Specialist: Thomas Bracken
Loew Hall [LO], Room 311 | edwin.roman@bcc.cuny.edu

www.bcc.cuny.edu/services/transfer-services/

Bronx Community College Transfer Services provides students with services to inform and facilitate transfer to appropriate senior colleges. Transfer Services can help you:

Understand educational pathways that will move you toward your intended career
Ensure that your degree program is consistent with your objectives
Select courses to maximize the number of credits transferred
Take charge of your planning for transfer by teaching you how to conduct research
Understand the benefit of articulation agreements

Transfer Services addresses student needs via advisement, coordination of the transfer fair, the Transfer Talk newsletter, videos and workshops.

It is never too early to start planning for transfer.