Please be aware of the following important dates regarding Financial Aid and Academic Appeals:

Deadline for Summer 2013 Appeals

Financial Aid: June 5, 2013

You can also stop by the Office of Financial Aid, located in the Bienvenue Student Center.

Registration for the Fall 2013 semester will open through LoLA on Monday, June 17, 2013.

In preparing for registration, students can review the Fall 2013 Schedule of Classes here.

Students are also encouraged to review the Recommended Program of Study for their degree area, which can be viewed by selecting the degree area here.

The American Veterinary Medical Association's Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) recently conferred accreditation on Baton Rouge Community College's (BRCC) Veterinary Technology Program.

Baton Rouge Community College's (BRCC) 5th annual ArtsFest celebration is in full swing.

Kids of all ages are invited to join us at Pete Goldsby Field on Saturday, April 20th to run the bases with Maxwell the Bear, following the doubleheader against Delgado Community College.

Starting at first base, kids will be directed to run around the bases as the adults meet them near home plate.  Running the bases will start after the teams clear the field following the second game.

Come out and help us cheer on our Bears against division rival Delgado and see if you have what it takes to Run with the BEAR!

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) will hold its 14^th Annual Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 24, in the Bonne Sante Wellness Center, located on the main campus, 201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The keynote address will be delivered by Pam Breaux.

We would like to know about your use of technology. Your information will help us develop more engaging, game-based learning experiences for college students.

Please take a few minutes to complete a quick online survey here. All responses will be anonymous.

Thank you for your help.

Registration for the Summer session begins Monday, April 8 for continuing students.  New students will be able to register for the Summer session starting Monday, April 15.

The Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) Foundation will host their first annual Chancellor's Signature Golf Tournament on Friday, April 26, at the Copper Mill Golf Club in Zachary, LA.

BRCC baseball hosts LSU-Eunice at Pete Goldsby Field on Saturday, March 30 at 3:00 pm. Prior to the game, the athletic department will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt for the children in attendance.

This is the second year for the “On the Field” Egg hunt, and is a tradition the department would like to continue, “We had great participation last year with the event... It’s fun to see

all the children running on the field picking up eggs,”says Neil Hayhurst, Athletic Director.

All home athletic events are free to BRCC students, faculty, and staff. General Admission tickets are $5. Children 12 and under get in free.

Children interested in attending should bring a basket or bag for the egg hunt.  The festivities are expected to start at 2:30 p.m.

You can keep up with the latest BRCC Athletic News by following us on twitter @BRCCathletics and by listening to the BRCC Athletics Podcast, "The BEAR-Cast".

Join us in the Magnolia Pavilion for Transfer Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

The BRCC Student Government Association (SGA) is proud to announce the arrival of Baton Rouge’s foremost slam poet, Chancelier “Xero” Skidmore to the main stage of the Magnolia Theater, Wednesday, March 20, at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The 2nd 7 Week Semester will begin April 1, 2013, as stated on the BRCC Academic Calendar.

The LOLA and Blackboard systems may have listed the incorrect date of March 18, 2013.  The start date of the 2nd 7 Week Semester was moved to April 1 following the power outage the campus experienced earlier in the year.

If you have any questions, you can contact our student support center 24 hours a day, 7 days a week here.

CNN's Bryan Monroe will serve as the keynote speaker and panelist at a forum entitled "Diversity in the Media" on Monday, March 18, at 7 p.m., at Baton Rouge Community College's (BRCC) Magnolia Theater.

The Baton Rouge Community College Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams will be playing in the semifinals of the Region 23 NJCAA Tournament on Friday.  This after both teams were able to pull off first round wins, the men in a thrilling overtime victory against Southwest Mississippi Community College, and the women in a dominant performance against Jones County Junior College.

Both victories represented significant firsts in the college’s history.  With their 82-81 victory against SWM, the men got their first postseason win in team history.  For the Lady Bears, their first round performance against JCJC represents the first playoff win for head coach Paula Lee.  “Getting my first win is a huge weight off the shoulders,” said Coach Lee.  “Our sophomores are not ready to go home, and this win gives us the opportunity to play one more game.”

That one more game for the Lady Bears will be against Mississippi Gulf Coast at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.  "We beat them at home earlier in the season, but winning games in March is much different than in November," said Coach Lee.  “We will have to play a complete game to beat them tomorrow."

The BRCC Men’s team will play East Mississippi Community College at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bears defeated EMCC twice earlier in the season, BRCC Men’s Head Coach Ricky Wilson does not put much weight in those victories. “Those two wins mean nothing,” said Wilson. “The last game was in December.  They are one of the better teams in Mississippi and it is hard to beat a team three times in a season.”  EMCC is has won the Region 23 tournament for the past three consecutive years.

Stay tuned to twitter @BRCCAthletics for live updates during Friday's semifinal action.

Congratulations to the Baton Rouge Community College Men’s Basketball team for the first postseason win in team history.  The BEARS played a grueling match against Southwest Mississippi Community College on Wednesday afternoon, taking the game into overtime.  With only 5 seconds left and down by one, the BEARS got a clutch layup from Derrice Whitley, giving them an 82 to 81 win over SWM.

Next up, the Lady Bears take on Jones County Junior College at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.  The men will now move on to the Region 23 semifinal match up against East Mississippi Community College on Friday at 12:30 p.m.  You can keep up with the latest scores and information on twitter at @BRCCAthletics.

Baton Rouge Community College's (BRCC) STARS Gate Title III Program in collaboration with BRCC's Teaching & Learning Center will host their 5th annual Developmental Education Symposium.

The Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) Men’s and Women’s basketball teams wrapped up the 2012-13 season on Saturday with wins against Meridian Community College (MCC).

On Thursday, Feb.28, at 6 p.m., the Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) Student Government Association (SGA) will host their annual Black History Celebration, in the Magnolia  Performing Arts Pavilion.

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has selected Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) to receive an Environmental Leader Program (ELP) Award in the Colleges and Universities Pollution Prevention category.

Voting is now open for several leadership positions in your Student Government Association. You can vote for your SGA online here. You can also view the recent SGA Candidate Forum below:

Please “Share The Bear” through facebook and twitter, and encourage your fellow students to vote.

Forty-six students participated in a graduation service Monday night for the inaugural class of the North Baton Rouge Industrial Training Initiative.  The ceremony was attended by more than 300 family members and friends of the graduates, as well as education, community, and industry partners who collaborated to develop the initiative.

The pilot program provided training across three high-demand skilled trades, -welding, pipefitting, and electric-, and was offered by Baton Rouge Community College to residents of the North
Baton Rouge community at no cost. Graduates completed a fast-tracked classroom and hands-on training program, which included a life-skills/workforce preparation component, held at Capital Area Technical College.

The graduation ceremony featured a speech by John Martin, a graduate of the program who, because of a lack of transportation, walked everyday to his classes.  “Mr. Martin said that he was walking toward his future,” said Steve Blume, Refinery Manager for ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge, who spoke at Monday’s event.

Andrea Lewis Miller, Chancellor of Baton Rouge Community College, thanked the family and friends of the graduates for their role in helping their loved ones. “Your encouragement and support has been a critical piece in the success of these students.” Turning to the graduates, the Chancellor asked them to continue on the journey they had started.  “You have accomplished great things,” said Miller.  “I look forward to seeing even greater things in your future.”

Local area industrial contracting companies were also in attendance at Monday night’s program.  “I ask that you stay connected with this program,” said Stephen Toups, Senior Vice President and CIO for Turner Industries.  “Now that you have graduated, don’t let it end here... come back and serve as a mentor to future classes,” said Toups.

Attention Faculty and Staff:

Be advised that we are continuing to work on resolving the ongoing power issues the campus has been experiencing over the past several weeks.  College staff is working with representatives from Entergry, as well as local high voltage contractors, to isolate the source of the problem and correct it.

As we continue this process, we expect that the campus will possibly experience occasional, temporary power outages over the next 24 hours.  In the event of a power outage, facilities that are impacted will be brought back online as quickly as possible.  Please continue to monitor the college’s social media outlets and your BRCC Email account for the most up-to-date information.  Also, be sure to sign up for emergency text and voice alerts through FIRSTCALL.

Thank you.

Check out episode one of the Bears Podcast featuring news from our Baseball, Softball, and Men's and Women's Basketball teams.

Bears Podcast: 2013 Episode 1

Check back each weekend for new episodes.

1098T FAQ's

1. What is the Purpose of Form 1098T?
Form 1098T is used as a guide in the preparation of your taxes. Its purpose is to assist you in determining whether you are eligible for an education tax credit. The 1098T is informational; you are not required to attach IRS Form 1098T to your return.

2. I disagree with the data reported on my Form 1098T. Whom should I contact to correct this condition?
Please call ECSI at 1-866-428-1098, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

3. I did not receive a 1098T form. Whom should I contact to request one?
If the amount of scholarships or grants you received in the calendar year is greater than or equal to your qualified tuition expenses, a 1098T will not be issued on your behalf. If you do not have a valid social security number, a 1098T was not issued. Please see Question 5 for information on updating your social security number.
Log into www.ecsi.net/myacct to download and print your 1098T. You will need your pin to login online. If you do not yet have a pin, please follow the instructions under View Login Credentials to obtain this information or contact ECSI at 1-866-428-1098 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to obtain a new pin.

4. I lost my 1098T form. How do I get another?
Log into https://www.ecsi.net/myacct to download and print your 1098T.

5. Whom do I contact if the Social Security Number on my Form 1098T is missing or incorrect?
To update your SSN, please contact Baton Rouge Community College’s office of Admissions at 1-877-. If you do not have access to a scanner to deliver the documents electronically, you may drop them off at the One Stop in the MTCC room 106.

7. Was my financial information reported to the IRS?
If you were able to download your Form 1098T electronically and/or received a paper Form 1098T in the mail, your financial information was reported to the IRS.

8. Can I claim payments made in this calendar year towards qualified tuition and expenses for classes beginning in next calendar year
No.   Baton Rouge Community College reports qualified tuition expenses not payments received.

9. What information was reported in Boxes 2 and 5 of my Form 1098T?
• Box 2- This box will contain the sum of all qualified tuition and related expenses billed to a student during a calendar year.

• Box 5- This box contains the sum of all scholarships and grants the Baton Rouge Community College administered and processed for the student during the calendar year. Scholarships that pay for tuition (qualified scholarships) and other expenses (non-qualified scholarships) will be included in this amount. Tuition waivers and exemptions and payments received from third parties that are applied to student accounts for educational expenses are included in this box.

10.  I attended last spring so why did I not get a 1098-T form this year?
If you attended in the spring semester last year, you may need to reprint last year’s 1098-T form.  Students are billed for the spring semester as early as November.  Depending on the date of enrollment, the charges may have been included on the previous years 1098-T.

11.  How is my Financial Aid Reported?
Financial aid, including scholarships and/or grants, is only reported when it is not expected to be paid back by the student.  Similar to tuition and other applicable charges, financial aid is reported on your 1098-T according to the calendar year that is was posted to your account, not necessarily the year it was applied or refunded.

12. How do I know if I qualify for an education tax credit or deduction, and how do I claim it if I qualify?
The college cannot advise students on the preparation of their tax return.  Information for calculating a credit or deduction can be found in IRS Publication 970 "Tax Benefits for Education” located at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf

As a reminder, 1098-T forms will NOT be generated for students whose scholarships/grants totals (Box 5) is greater or equal to the total amount billed for eligible charges (Box 2).

Jeff Walker, a freshman forward on Baton Rouge Community College's (BRCC) men’s basketball team, was named National Junior College Athletic Association (NCJAA) Player of the Week for the week of Feb. 4-10.

All students are provided with a free, BRCC e-mail account.  This is the official form of communication for BRCC, so you should check it on a regular basis.  You can check your student e-mail here.

Username/E-mail address:

LoLA Username + @mybrcc.edu (you can look up your LoLA Username here)

Password:

First Initial + Last Initial + Last 4 digits of social security number + P@ss

Please Note that this username and password combination is only applicable to “new” students. Returning students will continue to use their established e-mail username and password.  Returning students who are having trouble checking their e-mail, or have forgotten their username and password, should visit the IT HelpDesk located in the Student Center.

Step inside the Bienvenue Cafeteria this semester, and you’ll find a number of new additions.

A recent article in  The Advocate, Baton Rouge's daily newspaper, explores the values of two-year degree programs.  The article features an interview with Dr. Joe May, President of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System.  You can read the entire article here.

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) in collaboration with the Greater Baton Rouge Literacy Coalition, is offering the Accelerated Career Education Program (ACE).

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is holding an Open House for its Continuing Education classes on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Due to the recent campus power outage, the college will remain closed through the end of the week.  We expect to have the campus power restored over the weekend and plan to open all offices at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22, following Monday’s Holiday.

BRCC has moved the start of the spring semester from Tuesday, January 22 to Monday, January 28. We are finalizing the adjusted academic calendar and it will be posted to the school website as soon as it is complete.

The registration period will remain open through Thursday, January 24.

Please continue to monitor the following resources for the most up-to-date information:

Email: Campus Email

Web: www.mybrcc.edu (at this time the college’s web services have not been impacted)

facebook: Baton Rouge Community College

twitter: @mybrcc

Blog: Mybrcc Wordpress

If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to sign up for emergency text and voice alerts through FirstCall at: https://alertregistration.com/brcc/

It has been determined that the power outage was caused when the college’s underground electrical distribution system was infiltrated by water, following the heavy rains experienced in the area over the past two weeks.

Students are still able to connect through LoLA to register for classes, adjust their schedules, and make payments.   Students are also able to stay connected through the college’s 24/7 student support center by:

• Calling us toll-free at 1-866-217-9823
• Chatting with us live online here
• Emailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

On behalf of our faculty and staff, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Baton Rouge Community College!  We are delighted that you are interested in joining our community, and we look forward to helping you achieve your goals and dreams!

As the leading two-year institution in the region, BRCC has an extensive array of services to assist you in the pursuit of your educational objectives.  We offer associate degrees and certificates in traditional fields such as pre-engineering, liberal arts, and the sciences and emerging fields such as sonography, avionics, film making, veterinarian technology, paralegal, video game design, nursing, construction management, accounting, and many others. Our focus on continual program development ensures that we are providing students with quality education that is both current and responsive to change in technology and industry.  We also offer ample opportunities for training through continuing education and lifelong-learning programs for those seeking to broaden their skills and knowledge.

But BRCC is about more than just the classroom experience. We believe that a well-rounded education involves social and community engagement as well.  At BRCC, students can enjoy a wide variety of activities, clubs, and organizations to meet a broad spectrum of interests.  And because we take the “community” part of our name seriously, we have developed and continue to maintain a strong tradition of service learning and community programs designed to promote the value of social involvement and develop graduates who are well equipped to face the challenges and opportunities of our diverse global society.

As we look ahead, we are excited about the expansion of our academic, career, and technical training programs.  We look forward to the continued growth and development of our collaboration with the Capital Area Technical College and the unlimited possibilities that partnership represents.  The future of our college is very bright.

BRCC has a little something for everyone! As our college nears its 15th anniversary, our story continues to be one of access and success, and we are excited that you have decided to let us play a part in your story. Regardless of your reasons for being here we are delighted that you are, and our faculty and staff are committed to giving you the tools you need to soar through your academic journey. Thank you again for your decision to join us here at BRCC, and I look forward to seeing you on campus!


Andrea Lewis Miller
Chancellor

Starting Thursday, January 10, students will be dropped from their courses for non payment on a daily basis.

If you have not finalized your financial aid, you can secure your spring classes by doing one of the following:

• Paying your tuition and fees in full through LoLA
• Signing up for a payment plan (bank account or credit card required)

If you have any questions about your account, you can contact us 24/7 by:

• Calling us toll-free at 1-866-217-9823
• Chatting with us live online here
• Emailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Special Registration:

BRCC will be open extended hours for Special Registration on Friday, January 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Staff will be on hand to assist you with your questions regarding enrollment, financial aid, registration, and tuition and fees.

Important Spring Semester Dates:
January 8 Payment Due Date
January 11 Special Registration
January 14 Last Day to Register for Classes
January 22 First Day of Classes

Students can choose from a wide selection of courses to fulfill the “humanities” requirements of their degrees.  In addition to Humanities (HUMN) courses, students can fulfill these requirements using select classes in English (ENGL), film (FILM), French (FREN), German (GERM), history (HIST), Italian (ITAL), philosophy (PHIL), Spanish (SPAN), or speech (SPCH).

Several English courses are still open for the spring semester:

• ENGL 205, Intro to Writing Short Stories, CRN 21230, 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Lisa Knotts

• ENGL 209, Intro to Screenwriting, CRN 21023, 1:30-2:45 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays, Summer Doucet

• ENGL 210, Literature and Ethnicity, CRN 21152, 9-10:15 a.m. Tuesday/Thursdays, Gail Suberbielle

• ENGL 210, Literature and Ethnicity, CRN 20978, 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Carrie Causey

• ENGL 220, Major British Writers, CRN 20991, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays, Keith McClure

• ENGL 223, Intro to African American Literature, CRN 21002, 12-12:50 p.m. MWF, Shelisa Theus

• ENGL 248, Shakespeare: The More Popular Plays, CRN 21153, 12-12:50 p.m. MWF, Jaimie Stallone

You can view a complete listing of the spring course offerings here.  If you are not certain what courses to take, be sure to review the Program of Study for each of our degree and certificate programs, available here and starting on page 117 of the BRCC Catalog.

Registration for the 2013 Spring Semester is now open.  Register for classes by logging in to your LoLA account here. Select the Baton Rouge Community College link in the “Self Service” window.

Classes for the spring semester begin Tuesday, January 22, 2013.

If you have any questions about the registration process, you can contact us 24/7 by:

Calling us toll-free at 1-866-217-9823
Chatting with us live online here
Emailing us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Louisiana Reach-Out
Baton Rouge Community College was awarded The Louisiana Reach-Out Grant as part of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grants program. The purpose of this grant is to improve BRCC’s ability to deliver education and career training programs that can be completed in two years or less.

Attention Students: Important Payment Date Information for Spring 2013

Be aware that the last day to make payment arrangements for the upcoming Spring 2013 semester is Tuesday, January 8.

Baton Rouge Community College, in conjunction with ECSI, is offering you the opportunity to receive your 1098T Tuition Statement Tax Form electronically this year.  If you would like to receive your 1098T form electronically, please give your consent by following the link provided below and following the step by step instructions.

Registration for the 2013 Spring Semester is now open.  Register for classes by logging in to your LoLA account here. Select the Baton Rouge Community College link in the “Self Service” window.

If you plan to attend Baton Rouge Community College’s (BRCC) basketball doubleheader against Mississippi Gulf Coast this Wednesday, Nov. 14, make sure you don’t come empty handed.

Celebrating our student’s rich intercultural diversity, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), will host its 5^th annual International Education Festival, Nov. 13-16.

Students can now sign up for Payment Plans for the upcoming spring semester.  Payment Plans are designed to allow students to pay their tuition and fee balances down over the course of several monthly installments, rather than one lump sum before the start of the semester.

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) recently partnered with EcoPro Solar Supply to offer a series of Solar Energy Classes to contractors interested in obtaining their Solar Energy Equipment License.

Meet some of the members of the 2012-13 BRCC Men's Basketball Team!

Meet some of the members of the 2012-13 BRCC Women's Basketball Team!

Check out our recent video interview with Women's Head Coach Paula Lee.

Check out our recent video interview with Men's Head Coach Ricky Wilson.

On Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 12 p.m., Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) held Jazz @the Fountain, an annual event that is open to the public.