Current High School Students
BCC welcomes qualified high school students who would like to take college courses. These students may take credit or non- credit courses without being formally admitted to the College.
Bridge to college
Through BCC’s Bridge to College program, Berkshire County high school seniors may in enroll in one college course free of charge. BCC will waive tuition and fees. Students may take any college level course (for which they meet the prerequisites) online, at BCC’s Main Campus or at a BCC off-campus center.
Bridge to College applications are available on BCC’s website. Eligible students must be Massachusetts residents and obtain approval from their guidance counselor. A parent or guardian’s signature is required for students under age 18. Students must meet all course prerequisites, typically through BCC’s Accuplacer assessment, prior to registering. Interested students should complete an application and contact BCC’s Advising Center at 413-236-1620 to register for classes. The Bridge to College program is contingent upon state funding.
Dual enrollment —the high school student (HSST) program
High school students who wish to meet some of their high school graduation requirements at BCC may be able to do so by applying for admission to the high school student (HSST) program. Preference is given to high-achieving students, primarily seniors, who have been properly prepared for appropriate college-level work and who have maintained a 3.000 GPA. Students in this category are required to take the Accuplacer assessment at BCC.
In addition to a transcript, a letter on official high school stationary or letterhead stating that the student has the permission of the high school principal or guidance counselor is also required. Interested students should contact Admissions at 413-236-1630.
Eligible students may apply for one free (waived tuition and fees) dual enrollment course through BCC’s Bridge to College program, and additional courses may be taken at the student’s expense.
Career Vocational Technical Education Linkage
The Career Vocational Technical Education (CVTE) Linkage Initiative at BCC works with local high schools to provide a smooth transition for high school career vocational students into their post-secondary programs of choice. This program offers high school students an opportunity to explore and connect with career and technical education programs at the College.
Students in aligned CVTE programs may be able to receive college credit for some of their high school coursework upon matriculation to BCC under the terms of statewide and/or local articulation agreements between the College and their high school for non-duplication of coursework, provided they meet the requirements outlined in these agreements. For additional information about statewide articulation agreements, visit www.masscc.org/articulation.
Selected BCC programs that may be aligned include: Allied Health, Business Administration, Business Careers, Computer Information Systems, Culinary Arts, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Environmental Science and Hospitality Administration.
Interested students should contact their high school guidance counselor or the CVTE Linkage Coordinator at BCC at 413-236-2180.