Who
is my advisor?
As a BRCC continuing student you will be assigned a faculty advisor. This assignment is based the degree program you indicated on your application for admission. If that information is no longer correct, please fill out a “Change of Student Information” form and turn it in to Enrollment Service. If you do not, you will not be assigned to the appropriate advisor. Most students see the Faculty Advisor within a week of the start of class registration for the next semester. You will see the name of your faculty advisor on your mid-term grade repot or by clicking the following link: Click Here to Find Your Advisor
[This above link currently points to http://www.brcc.cc.la.us/registration/index.php but it should point to https://banssb01.brcc.cc.la.us:8081/ssb/prod/bwskrpts.P_ShowAdvisorGblIDSel]
What
if my advisor is not available?
During the Advising Period, advisors set aside time specifically to meet
with advisees, this is the time you should meet with your advisor to discuss
course scheduling for the upcoming registration period. Schedule an appointment
in advance or schedule a meeting on a sign-up sheet if your advisor posts
one on the office door. If for some reason you cannot meet with your assigned
Faculty Advisor, you
may seek assistance from another.
When
do I have to declare my major?
It is recommended that you declare a major at the beginning of your first
semester at BRCC; however, if you need assistance with choosing a major,
discuss your interests with an advisor in the Academic Advising Office.
Can
I change my major?
Yes. You may change your major as many times as you wish. Keep in mind,
however, that changing your major may require different
classes and/or additional semesters to complete the requirements
for the new major. You will need to fill out the Change of Demographic
Information Form/Change of Major in the Academic Advising Office or Office
of Enrollment Services.
How
do I know when I can graduate?
If you complete classes according to your degree program, you can complete a BRCC Associate Degrees in two years or less! You can complete a BRCC Certificate in one year or less. (You can complete a degree quicker if you have time to take summer classes or carry more than 12 hours a semester.)
When you have 45 hours earned, you may request a Degree Audit. This will show exactly how soon you can graduate. For complete details on the steps and key dates concerning graduation requirements consult the Academic Policy section of the current BRCC Catalog.
You can monitor your own progress toward graduation without having to wait until the semester before you plan to graduate. All you need is your transcript and your degree program checklist. Once you fill in the classes you have completed, indicate the classes you have in progress, you will see how many remain.
I'm
thinking about transferring to a university. What courses should I be
taking?
BRCC faculty and staff advise students based on BRCC degree requirements. If you are taking classes primarily to transfer to another school and not planning to complete a degree or certificate, you should consult with your advisor for basic information. For more specific information about how classes can or will apply to the degree elsewhere, you will be directed to the particular transfer school. You should also acquire a General Catalog from the university you plan to attend or view it on their website.
Will my BRCC classes transfer?
YES!!! BRCC is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SACS. Accreditation means your classes are portable to other schools in Louisiana, the United States or anywhere in the world!! Classes whose numbers are 100 or 200 level are recognized as transferable as long as a grade of “C” or better is earned. Courses numbered below 100 are not considered to be college/university level and are thus not transferable.
When most students ask about transferability, what is really being asked is this: Will this class count toward a particular degree at a particular school? This is a different question. The admitting institution will always ask for a transcript to consider the classes you took and your level of mastery. Many schools have a maximum number of transfer hours they will accept toward the degree; BRCC’s limit is 45 transfer hours! The admitting institution will evaluate your transcript and tell you how credits will count as equivalent to their degree requirements, how many will be substituted for degree credit, and how many do not fit the new degree’s requirements.
How
many courses should I take?
It depends on you. In general, students who work full-time may find it
difficult to do more than one, two or three courses a semester. Students
who do not work or who only work part-time may be able to manage a full-time
class load, which is a minimum of twelve (12) hours. The responsibility
rests on you to balance your workload and academic load, social life and
other responsibilities.
What
is the difference between a full-time and part-time course load?
A full-time load is twelve (12) or more hours during the regular semester
hours. A part-time load is anything less than twelve (12) hours during
the regular semester hours. Summer semester, six (6) hours is considered
full-time and three (3) hours is considered part-time.
How
much time will I be expected to study for each course?
The exactly number of study you might need is based on many things including
your motivation, discipline, particular study habits and more. Our Academic
Support Services staff suggests students who plan to spend 2 - 3 hours
outside of class for each hour in class per week make better grades. Therefore,
a full-time student should allow 24 - 36 hours of study time per week.
What
is a credit hour?
A credit hour is the numerical value of a class. Classes range in credit from 0 to 5 hours but three credits is the typical credit for most college level classes. For example, 3-credit hour class will meet three days a week from 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. for three days a week; the student will thus be in class for approximately three hours a week.
Do
I have to take developmental classes, especially since they do not count
toward a degree?
Developmental courses help you to improve basic skills to prepare for the college level courses. If you place into one or more of them, your performance on the placement test indicated you needed the class(es). Successfully completing all developmental classes should greatly improve your performance in subsequent classes. Making better grade in classes that DO “count” toward your degree is a very good thing.
If I test into Pre College English or Pre-College Math, classes may I take ENGL 090 or READ 090?
Placement into Pre-College means your placement test scores did not indicate what level class(es) is be best for you to start at BRCC. Your advisor will refer you to a learning specialist who will help you prepare for a retest. Many students who complete the preparation score much higher when retested.
If I test into Pre College, what classes
may I take?
This means your placement test scores could not
determine what class(es)
will be best for you to start at BRCC. Your advisor will refer you to
a learning specialist who will help you prepare for a retest. Many students
who complete the retest after the preparation score much higher.
What
is the difference between the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science,
and Associate of Applied Science degrees?
BRCC offers degrees which can be completed in two years or less and certificates which can be completed in one year or less. The primary purpose of our Associate of Arts, Associate of General Studies and/or Associate of Science degrees is to prepare the graduate to pursue additional degrees prior to entering the intended career. The primary purpose of the Associate of Applied Science is to prepare the graduate to enter the intended career or job in two years or less. Please see the current BRCC Catalog for a listing of our degrees.
What
is the difference between a certificate and an associate degree?
An associate degree requires a certain amount of general education courses (English, math, science, social science, humanities and others). A certificate consists mainly of courses in a specific occupational area. An associate degree generally takes about 2 years to complete. As a certificate generally takes only half that time, it serves as fast-track for graduates who seek basic entry level requirements for particular types of work. Pell Grant funds can be applied to your associate degree. At present, the Pell Grant will not cover the certificate program
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