Frequently asked questions
On the first day of your class, arrive a few minutes early to check the classroom course locations posted on the bulletin board in each building. If you are a returning students go to accessBCC, and click on the Student Services tab and print your schedule.
Are your classes handicapped-accessible?
BCC is committed to making its classes accessible to members of the
disabled community. Please call our admissions office at (508) 678-2811 to
arrange for accessibility.
When can I sign up?
If space is still available in a class, registrations are taken until
the first day of the class. However, we encourage you to sign up early.
Where do I register?
Fall River Campus: Commonwealth College Center, Enrollment
Services Office, Building G Room G 112A, 777 Elsbree Street, Fall River,
MA, Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 7 pm, Friday 8 am - 5 pm,
Saturday, 8 am-2pm, except Holidays.
New Bedford Campus: Administration Office, Room 156,
188 Union Street, New Bedford MA., Monday-Wednesday,
8:30 am- 6:30 pm and Thursday and Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Attleboro Center: Administrative Office, 135 County
Street, Attleboro, MA, Monday - Thursday, 8:30
am - 8:30 pm and Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Special registration sessions are also held at the Taunton
High School,
Monday, December 4, 2006, 5 pm - 7 pm
Monday, January 8, 2007, 5 pm - 7 pm
Tuesday, January 16, 2007, 5pm - 7 pm
How do I get to your office?
We are located in the Administration Building (Building D Room D112-117).
What happens when I get your voicemail?
Of course, we would prefer that you always talk to a person. However,
there are times when the phone is extremely busy and you must deal with
our automated voice mail system. We will return your call within
24 hours
What happens in case of inclement weather?
Listen to local radio and TV stations. The Center for Business and Industry
will not issue refunds for classes which have been postponed due to inclement
weather or other circumstances beyond our control. We will make every
effort to reschedule such classes.
How Do I Register?
Registration is ongoing!
Register in-person at the Fall River Campus, the New Bedford Campus
or the Attleboro Center.
Special registration sessions are also held at the Taunton High School.
How do I know if a class is cancelled?
A course will be cancelled if there is insufficient enrollment. Decisions
on cancelled courses are generally made one week prior to the scheduled
start of the course. If your course is cancelled, you will be notified
by phone or mail and given the option of choosing another course or
receiving a full refund for the course. It is, therefore, very important
to make sure the college has your most recent phone number(s) and address.
What is the Refund Policy?
To be eligible for a refund, a student must complete an official withdrawal
form available in the Enrollment Center (G110A). All students must
follow the withdrawal refund procedure, including those on third party
payment plans. Lack of attendance has no bearing on refunds. Students
who do not officially withdraw from a course will be responsible for
payment in full. Refunds take from four to six weeks to be processed
and are mailed directly to the student.
What age is accepted for Senior Citizens?
60 years of age and older may attend BCC on a space available
basis. You must show picture identification for verification purposes.
Senior Citizens waive full tuition and fees for day school. Evening
school waives tuition only, and the student is responsible for the
payment of fees. Waivers cannot be accepted for CBI classes (evening).
Click here for the Waiver
Form.