2018-2019 Catalog

Field Administration Center

In addition to most of the College’s executive and other administrative offices, the Field Administration Center houses the following:

Academic Advising Center (F-117)

The Academic Advising Center assists students with course selection, academic problems and answers questions about student services. For more information, see Academic Advising.

Admissions Office (F-111)

In addition to other services, the Admissions Office provides information about BCC to prospective students and helps students throughout the admissions process. For more information, see Applying for Admission or visit www.berkshirecc.edu/admissions. The Admissions Office currently shares space with the Registrar’s Office.

Career Development Center (F-114)

The Career Development Center offers students and alumni the resources to explore career options. For more information, see Career Development Center.

Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management (F-125 & F-126)

The Office of the Vice President oversees all Student Affairs & Enrollment offices and directs college-wide initiatives in these areas. This office also manages leadership of Student Success initiatives. Student enrollment appeals are also reviewed and processed by the Vice President’s office.

Financial Aid Office (F-122)

The Financial Aid Office offers group workshops and individualized counseling services about educational expenses and assistance in obtaining aid from various funding sources. For more information, see Financial Aid.

Arlen Rauschkolb, IT Help Desk

The IT Help Desk provides first-level technical support for faculty, staff, and students at BCC and is committed to assisting them with their technology needs. In addition, documentation, tutorials, general system information, and resolutions for common problems can be found on the BCC website. Help Desk hours are from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, check the website, call 413-236-3004, or send an email message to Help_DeskIT@berkshirecc.edu.

Registrar’s Office (F-111)

The primary responsibility of the Registrar’s Office is to maintain official academic records for each past and present BCC student. For more information, see Registrar. The Registrar’s Office currently shares space with the Admissions Office.

Service-Learning (F-114)

Service-Learning is located in F-114. For more information, see Service-Learning or call 413-236-1637.

Student Accounts Office (F-108)

The Student Accounts Office generates student bills, prepares payment plans, and collects payments. Student Accounts also handles all financial aid disbursements, refunds, and advances. For more information, see Billing and Payment.

Transfer Office (F-113)

The Transfer Office is a resource for comprehensive information and assistance about every aspect of the transfer process. Applications to Massachusetts state colleges, universities and many other public and private colleges are available. See Transfer Counseling.

Frederic MacDonald-Dennis, TRiO Office & Learning Center (F-237)

The TRiO Office provides one-on-one support services to help eligible students develop an educational plan. For more information, see TRiO Program.

Veterans Center (A-110)

BCC’s Veterans Center assists veterans, reservists, active duty members and their eligible spouses and dependents. The Veterans Lounge is located in the Susan B. Anthony Center.

BCC is committed to assisting those who have served or are serving in our military to access their educational benefits and reach their educational goals. All prospective and returning students must fill out an application to the College either in person or online. Students may be able to receive BCC credit for prior college courses, or experience or training during active duty, and should submit documentation for evaluation through the Department of Veterans Affairs can apply online at www.gibill.va.gov. Veterans who are Massachusetts residents may be eligible for a Categorical Tuition Waiver and should apply through the Registrar’s Office. Current National Guard members can fill out their Tuition and Fee Reimbursement Form using the following link: http://mro.chs.state.ma.us/tuition/login.aspx. Students may be eligible for aid from other sources. For more information visit www.militaryonesource.mil. (See also Berkshire Community College’s VALOR Act Academic Credit Policy.)